Which engine oil is best for BMW E90 320i?

For standard differential, CASTROL SYNTRAX LONG LIFE 75W-90 is recommended.
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Which oil is best for BMW E90 320i?

Motor oil Helix Ultra ECT 5W-30 fully complies with the specification for the 320i, -Touring (N43, E90/E91) (3 Series) (P) (2007-) and is the ideal lubricant for this car BMW.
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What oil should I put in my BMW 320i?

It is recommended that BMW 320i owners use 5W-40 fully synthetic motor oil, as stated in the owners manual.
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Which oil is best for BMW E90?

BMW 5W-30 Twinpower Turbo Longlife Synthetic Oil

The BMW 5W30 motor oil is the factory engine oil approved for almost all BMW engines, except for BMW Diesel and some M3/M5/M6 engines.
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How much oil does a BMW E90 320i take?

The quantity needed to change the oil in your engine is 4,3 litres.
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Can 5w40 be used instead of 5w30?

In practice, this means that each oil is just as viscous at lower temperatures and will remain viscous at -30°C, however 5w40 oil outperforms 5w30 oils at higher temperatures, being effective up to ambient temperatures of 50°C, as opposed to 30°C.
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Why does BMW 320i smoke?

Smoke of this sort is usually caused by the engine burning coolant, and can be the result of a blown head gasket or a damaged cylinder head, or a cracked engine block, which requires a new engine or an engine rebuild.
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What oil do you put in a BMW 3 Series?

What Oil Do I Put In A Bmw 3 Series? It is recommended to use 5W30 synthetic engine oil for petrol and 5W40 synthetic for diesel engines. Synthetic oil extends the engine's life and provides a hassle-free driving experience for those who use it.
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What engine oil does BMW use?

Most BMW engine comes with a 5W-30 from the factory. BMW also recommends an oil change interval of 15,000 miles. The brands that BMW uses are the Mobil Full Synthetic 5W-30 High Mileage, Mobil 1 SAE 0W-40, Valvoline SynPower SAE 5W-30 or Castrol Syntec European Formula SAE 0W-30.
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Is 0w30 better than 5W30?

A 0W-30 grade can operate at much lower temperatures than a 5W-30 as the oil will flow faster thereby protecting the engine at an earlier stage. Some engines are not suited for a 0W-30, always check your owner's manual before adding oil to your engine.
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How many Litres of engine oil does BMW 320i take?

BMW 3 series E30 320i engine oil capacity with filter: 4.25 quarts or 4 liters (1.12 US gallons).
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How much oil does a 320i BMW take?

Capacity: With filter 5.1 quartsAfter refill check oil level. Torque: Oil Drain Plug...18 ft/lbsReplace drain plug seal.
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What is the difference between 5W40 and 5w30?

In general, 5w30 is a great multi-grade oil for different temperature specters. It is also more fuel efficient. 5W40 is a motor oil that penetrates to the active mechanisms faster, and provides excellent lubrication on start up.
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What oil does a 2003 BMW 320i take?

Castrol - GTX 5W-20 High Mileage Synthetic Blend Motor Oil 5 Quart (Part No. 1597C4)
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What kind of oil does a 2013 BMW 320i take?

What Kind Of Oil Does A 2013 Bmw 320i Take? A synthetic or synthetic blend of SAE 5W-30 motor oil is used in the BMW 320i froM2013. If you live in a colder climate, you might want to consider BMW's High Performance SAE 5W-30 (that's the whole name) or Mobil 1 0W40 Euro Formula.
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How much oil does a 2014 320i take?

Capacity: With filter 5.3 quartsAfter refill check oil level.
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Is 5w40 good for BMW?

Stick with BMWs recommendation. They recommend LL-01 oils and the 5w-40 oils mentioned in this thread so far have the LL-01 certification. Other oils with 0w-30, 0w-40, 5w-30 and 5w-40 weights are on the list.
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What oil brand is best for BMW?

Oil for most BMW passenger vehicles and SAVs:

Valvoline SynPower SAE 5W-30. Castrol Syntec European Formula SAE 0W-30. Beginning in 2015, BMW is recommending Shell/Pennzoil PurePlus Oils as their aftermarket oil.
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Is Castrol Oil Good for BMW?

BMW has been endorsing Castrol since the early 1990's and I have to say that I've never had anything but good results using Castrol. I think it is a great oil and seems to do really well in BMWs. It is reasonably priced, and you pretty much can get it anywhere. If you are using it and like it, stick with it.
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What is 5w40 engine oil?

5w40 engine oil has a winter viscosity grade of five, meaning it's less viscous at very low temperatures, compared to, say, 10w40. It has a hot viscosity grade of 40, which means it is just as viscous as 10w40 at high temperatures but less viscous than oils such as 15w50.
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What kind of oil do I put in my 2006 BMW 325i?

Castrol Edge Synthetic Motor Oil 5W-40 5 Quart.
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What engine oil is best for my car?

One of the most important things to get right when choosing oil for your car is the correct grade of engine oil. If you look at the label you'll see a number of digits, such as 10W-40 or 5W-30 – and it's these numbers that you'll need to get right (see below).
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What causes e90 to smoke?

Over time, residue can build up on the cap and burn off when the engine gets hot. This could also happen if the valves inside the piston cylinders have worn down. Plus, clogged PCV valves or tubes could lead to smoke. Therefore, you may want to replace the seals to keep engine oil where it's supposed to be.
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What causes a BMW to burn oil?

Burning oil is usually caused by leaking oil that burns up on hot engine or exhaust components. Repairing an oil leak helps to prevent expensive car repairs. Oil is used by your engine to keep the parts lubricated and working well.
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Is it normal for a BMW to burn oil?

“Oil consumption is normal on all engines,” BMW spokesman Hector Arellano-Belloc said in an e-mailed statement. “BMW vehicles have long intervals between oil changes (10,000 miles).
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