Which is the best oil to use on the M235i?

pikcachu · 07-07-2015, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by EEBreh

PDF From BMWs Website

looks like that doc is 7 years old....

also BMW just switched to Shell oil

EEBreh · 07-07-2015, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by pikcachu

Quote:

Originally Posted by EEBreh

PDF From BMWs Website

looks like that doc is 7 years old....

also BMW just switched to Shell oil

The engine is six years old though and their standards don't change. If they do, they come up with a new standard. Additive packages are probably very similar for the two oils.

Flipwit · 07-08-2015, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by EEBreh

The engine is six years old though and their standards don't change. If they do, they come up with a new standard. Additive packages are probably very similar for the two oils.

Thank you for posting that. I agree that M1 is quality oil and is used in some crazier applications than ours. I would say it's safe to stick to the BMW 5W-30 until the warranty is up. On the E9X M3 forums there are several documented cases of people using oils other than the absurd TWS and voiding warranties, so I dont think the few bucks saved per oil change is worth the potential hassle while under warranty

cbbplanet · 07-09-2015, 07:07 PM

A lot of my friends use the Castrol Syntec European Formula SAE 0W-30. I'm thinking of switching to that as well.

123Britt · 06-20-2016, 08:00 PM

I am returning back to the BMW family after a 2 year stint with Mercedes. The 2015 M235i 8sp will get an oil change this weekend . After some review I have decided to go with the Pennzoil website recommendation of Plat Euro 5W-40. My old N54 (07 335i) ran really hot so I used Redline 5W-30.
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I find it very interesting that BMW recommends 5W-30 in the Pennzoil.
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Although I find the Redline to be outstanding oil -- it starts to break down after around 7k due to low TBN. Since I am looking to change around 8k , I think it is best to stick to the super clean Euro Penn with higher TBN
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I would be interested to hear addicts input on the BMW 5W-30 vs Pennzoil
5W-40 recommendation.

Beef Supreme · 07-21-2016, 06:46 AM

Can you top off between oil changes with an oil of a different brand/viscosity?

Tpeterson · 07-21-2016, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Beef Supreme

Can you top off between oil changes with an oil of a different brand/viscosity?

The owners manual lists acceptable oil for topping off if BMW oil isn't available. They all meet BMW standard LL1,I think. I remember that Pennzoil euro formula and valvoline syntec are two of them.

Drpoomanchu · 07-23-2016, 09:30 PM

Castrol Edge Euro Formula 0W40 is also an option.

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123Britt Captain 287 Rep 864 Posts Drives: 15 M235i AT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Madison, Alabama iTrader: (0)	Pennzoil Recommendation I am returning back to the BMW family after a 2 year stint with Mercedes. The 2015 M235i 8sp will get an oil change this weekend . After some review I have decided to go with the Pennzoil website recommendation of Plat Euro 5W-40. My old N54 (07 335i) ran really hot so I used Redline 5W-30. . I find it very interesting that BMW recommends 5W-30 in the Pennzoil. . Although I find the Redline to be outstanding oil -- it starts to break down after around 7k due to low TBN. Since I am looking to change around 8k , I think it is best to stick to the super clean Euro Penn with higher TBN . I would be interested to hear addicts input on the BMW 5W-30 vs Pennzoil 5W-40 recommendation.
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Drpoomanchu Captain 308 Rep 647 Posts Drives: AW M235i Man FBO Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0)	Castrol Edge Euro Formula 0W40 is also an option.
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