E36 what type of oil

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Red Line 0w40 Synthetic Engine Oil. Expected Ship Date: Dec 3, Expected Ship Date: Mar 16, The space between the two marks on the dipstick corresponds to approximately 1. However, do not fill beyond the upper mark on the dipstick. Excess oil harms the engine.

Because it would be consumed within a short period, it would also result in an abnormally high rate of oil consumption. How do I know when my E36 M3 needs an oil change? What is the oil filter cap torque? How do I know when to add oil? Oil may need changes more often, filter changed and sump cleaned and attention paid to the dominant temperature…you may be experiencing a worn engine with other problems PCV valve fault etc….

By the way probaly hundreds if not thousands of V6 engines have been replaced when the problem is blocked hoses….. The decision of weather to use conventional or synthetic oil is really a difficult topic to disscuss. Castrol seems to be the oil supplier for BMW Oil.

There seems to be a chasm here with oils. Once upon a time Castor Oil was a great asset in racing cars. There are not just Synthetic OR non Synthetics and a part of the problem is pople not comprehending tha Synthetics ARE found leaking after replacing standard oils with pure Synthetics.

That quasi recommendation is totally irrelevant without a raft of environmental and mechanical issues being considered. Yes one could improve engine life with oil changes at kMs and in some condiitons that becomes essential. It makes no sense to say BMW recommend oil changes too long…the fact is they strike medium views on a whole range of environments and THEY control warranty not someone in these columns. The first port of coil for oil recommendations is the manufacturer of the vehicle.

None ever died from oil problems of any type…. Te story of the results of his ignorance and his criminal incompetence and his lies would stagger you….

My first port of call for the oil needs in increasesof power, all co-ordinated and changes to bearing clearances etc was the vehicle maker. Name required. Mail will not be published required.

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