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Oil choice 2017 X3 28i x-drive
Looking at my first oil change for my wife's X3. Sticker on the hood says 0W20, but manual says you can use 0W30 or 0W40. I thought our 2013 X3 took 0W40, and I'm wondering if the new specs simply have to do with EPA FE ratings.
Any thoughts? Thanks.
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04-20-2017, 06:52 AM | #3 |
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Go with Amsoil
Castrol is good oil don't get me wrong. But check out Amsoil - pure Group 4 fully synthetic and meets BMW LL-01. Read the numerous reviews and comparisons to Moibil1, LiquiMoly and Rotella. It's awesome oil. Engine runs cooler and better MPGs. Have used it in wife's Honda, M class Benz, Land Rover, 66 Shelby, and now X3.
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04-20-2017, 08:18 AM | #4 |
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BMW doesn't use nor recommend Castrol anymore. BMW is using Shell oil now. Also, the 0W-20 recommendation is purely for fuel economy and is doing your engine no favors. I would use 5W-30 oil in that engine, IMO.
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04-20-2017, 10:07 AM | #6 |
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It's correct that BMW as of 2015 is using Shell, but oil does not change overnight. I don't know if switch is for cost for BMW or if Shell has come up with a super oil, but one thing is for sure: using Castrol will not destroy your engine- not even mixing the two. When a car manufacturer switches oil, they do it conservatively.
I am up for oilchange in the fall, and will buy what ever "my" ex-BMW mechanic will offer, it being Shell or Castrol - bought under the correct brand, at half price. |
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04-20-2017, 04:12 PM | #7 |
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Wow.... 0w20 seems pretty thin. Must be for gas mileage reasons. I'd stick with 5w30 at least. Turbo engines run hot.
Shorten OIC keeps your X3 happy. Well unless if you lease then you probably don't care. |
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05-02-2017, 01:38 PM | #8 |
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Please do not discount Amsoil. Meets BMW LL-01 spec and read all the reviews. Head to head with LiquiMoly, Shell and Mobil1 reflects outstanding performance. Been running 0W40 here in hot FL climate. Past cars I've used it in, Shelby, M class Benz, land Rover, wife's Honda. Note engine runs a little cooler and a small noticeable increase in MPG. When you change at 10K interval, still looks almost new.
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