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Post by oilman » Wed Sep 22, 2021 1:53 pm

6.86 US Quarts.

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Post by BumpyZ4 » Wed Sep 22, 2021 3:03 pm

stal023 wrote: Tue Sep 21, 2021 3:21 pm I can get the Mann's filters in the states but not sure of the oils mentioned. Anyone from the states want to chime in? Thanks.
I use Castrol Edge 5W30 European Formula. It meets the BMW spec.
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Post by R60BBA » Wed Sep 22, 2021 5:28 pm

stal023 wrote: Wed Sep 22, 2021 1:42 pm Quarts or liters?
6.5 litres = 6.9 quarts mate.
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Post by Toed64 » Wed Sep 22, 2021 6:56 pm

stal023 wrote: Wed Sep 22, 2021 1:42 pm Quarts or liters?
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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Post by stal023 » Wed Sep 22, 2021 7:27 pm

Toed64 wrote: Wed Sep 22, 2021 6:56 pm
stal023 wrote: Wed Sep 22, 2021 1:42 pm Quarts or liters?
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
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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Post by R60BBA » Thu Sep 23, 2021 5:27 pm

stal023 wrote: Wed Sep 22, 2021 7:27 pm
Toed64 wrote: Wed Sep 22, 2021 6:56 pm
stal023 wrote: Wed Sep 22, 2021 1:42 pm Quarts or liters?
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
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.
Ngl that was a bit lazy of you mate but I’ll let you off because you are new :wink:
stal023 wrote: Wed Sep 22, 2021 5:48 pm This is the correct filter right?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001DRHMRI?ps ... yp_imgToDp
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…
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Post by Toed64 » Fri Sep 24, 2021 7:56 pm

stal023 wrote: Wed Sep 22, 2021 7:27 pm
Toed64 wrote: Wed Sep 22, 2021 6:56 pm
stal023 wrote: Wed Sep 22, 2021 1:42 pm Quarts or liters?
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
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.
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...

1 US gallon = 3.79 litres

1 Imperial gallon = 4.55 litres

I didn't mean to offend you.
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Post by Mr Tidy » Fri Sep 24, 2021 8:59 pm

It's the same if you order a beer.

US pints only have 16 fluid ounces, UK ones have 20!
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Post by A2KVU » Fri Sep 24, 2021 10:37 pm

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.

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