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What oil to use?
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What oil to use?
6.86 US Quarts.
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I use Castrol Edge 5W30 European Formula. It meets the BMW spec.
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Current: 2002 E46 M3
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Current: 2005 997 Carrera S
Gone: 2004 R53 Cooper S
Gone: 1998 E31 840Ci Sport
Gone: 2007 Z4 E86 3.0Si Sport
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Gone: 2015 F21 116d M Sport
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Just found this article: https://atfulldrive.com/best-oil-for-bmw
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Umm...Google is your friend:
Quart (US) to Liter Conversion Table
Quart (US) [qt (US)] Liter [L, L]
1 qt (US) 0.946352946 L, l
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Is it wrong of me to seek clarity on if a response that was given a number is quarts or liters? Also, if others before you already clarified for me, what is the point of your response? As I stated, I am new to the bimmer world and just trying to learn to do things correctly.
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Ngl that was a bit lazy of you mate but I’ll let you off because you are newstal023 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 22, 2021 7:27 pmIs it wrong of me to seek clarity on if a response that was given a number is quarts or liters? Also, if others before you already clarified for me, what is the point of your response? As I stated, I am new to the bimmer world and just trying to learn to do things correctly.
In reg to the filter, as mentioned get a Genuine BMW one from your local main dealer. They always fit bang on and can be had for less than aftermarket alternatives if the dealer provides good discounts…stal023 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 22, 2021 5:48 pm This is the correct filter right?
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Current: 2002 E46 M3
Current: 2005 997 Carrera S
Gone: 2004 R53 Cooper S
Gone: 1998 E31 840Ci Sport
Gone: 2007 Z4 E86 3.0Si Sport
Gone: 2001 Z3 E36/7 2.2i San Remo Individual
Gone: 2015 F21 116d M Sport
Gone: 2012 A3 Sportback 1.2TFSI
Current: 2005 997 Carrera S
Gone: 2004 R53 Cooper S
Gone: 1998 E31 840Ci Sport
Gone: 2007 Z4 E86 3.0Si Sport
Gone: 2001 Z3 E36/7 2.2i San Remo Individual
Gone: 2015 F21 116d M Sport
Gone: 2012 A3 Sportback 1.2TFSI
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I wasn't being snarky...I was interested. A US gallon is smaller than a UK gallon and I've been slightly confused when buying fluids in North America, specifically, I over-filled my uncle's big block Dodge...stal023 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 22, 2021 7:27 pmIs it wrong of me to seek clarity on if a response that was given a number is quarts or liters? Also, if others before you already clarified for me, what is the point of your response? As I stated, I am new to the bimmer world and just trying to learn to do things correctly.
1 US gallon = 3.79 litres
1 Imperial gallon = 4.55 litres
I didn't mean to offend you.
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It's the same if you order a beer.
US pints only have 16 fluid ounces, UK ones have 20!
US pints only have 16 fluid ounces, UK ones have 20!
Coupes because stunning!
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Gone - Montego Blue
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I have always used Valvoline Synpower 5W40. A superb oil that although not the cheapest, is probably one of the best and it also carries BMW approvals.