F55/F56 mid 2016 oil grade change
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It's just my suspicion that BMW did it for corporate fuel mileage. That's been the case with other manufacturers in the past. I'd lean towards better protection in the warm temps of the South. If it's truly a flow improvement that's one thing...I just have my doubts. Anyone informed on this?
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It's an interesting question. In 2001, BMW changed the oil for the E39 M5 from 10-60 to 5-30. When I picked up my 2001 a few years ago it went through a quart every 300 miles. I changed back to the old 10-60 spec and have never used a drop since.
Even more interesting is that BMW later recommended that all E39 M5s use the the 10-60 specification. You are right to question the switch.
I live in Florida as well and oil is a very important component of the cooling system.
Even more interesting is that BMW later recommended that all E39 M5s use the the 10-60 specification. You are right to question the switch.
I live in Florida as well and oil is a very important component of the cooling system.
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I do my own oil changes....never had a service at the dealer. I put 5W-30 MINI oil in there just like the sticker says on the engine cover!...yes it’s still there! :-). I know they recommend 0W-20 now but there’s absolutely nothing wrong with going with the original spec., especially in FL!
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Yep they changed the oil viscosities dependant on the newer engines. Some people will still use other viscosities, as long as it LL-01 you should be fine.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...il-change.html
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...il-change.html
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Just a new standard based on the engine. Think most of it's for emission and maybe cafe standards. But I just have an internal flyer from MINI / Shell/Pennzoil and its about efficiency.
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