Engine Oil for X6

ggatlin · 10-08-2008, 02:30 PM

Can someone tell what type of Engine Oil does a BMW X6 use? What is the best brand?

Thanks
George

Deda · 10-08-2008, 03:06 PM

As much as i remember i saw in mine BMW dealership and service they use Castrol GTX or something like that,but Castrol oil for sure!

JOHNBMWM5 · 10-08-2008, 03:08 PM

It's a fully synthetic Oil ( long life), not sure which one .

xDrive50i · 10-09-2008, 08:51 AM

I would assume that the owner's manual lists it somewhere, otherwise, call your dealership and ask them, they should know for sure!

Suzie's Dad · 10-09-2008, 10:05 AM

In most of their engines, BMW uses BMW-branded Castrol SynTec (not GTX, which is a mineral-based oil). 5W30 or similar depending on where you live -- your owner's manual will have a chart showing which viscosity to use.

If you change oil more frequently than called for (ie: on your own nickel) you can use any true synthetic and your warranty will be fine. I say "true synthetic" because some of what are called synthetics are, in fact, processed mineral-based oils. Ironically, Castrol SynTec made in the US is one of these. Castrol SynTec made in Germany is a true ester-base synthetic. Go figure. I just use Mobil 1, because I can use it in all three cars, my motorhome, and my motorbike.

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Deda Major General 564 Rep 7,034 Posts Drives: BMW M5 comp Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Croatia iTrader: (0)	As much as i remember i saw in mine BMW dealership and service they use Castrol GTX or something like that,but Castrol oil for sure!
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JOHNBMWM5 Live for today tomorrow never comes 1989 Rep 9,498 Posts Drives: 2022 LCI Marina Bay Blue/ Smok Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	It's a fully synthetic Oil ( long life), not sure which one .
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Suzie's Dad Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 256 Posts Drives: ML550/AMG Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Dark Side iTrader: (0)	In most of their engines, BMW uses BMW-branded Castrol SynTec (not GTX, which is a mineral-based oil). 5W30 or similar depending on where you live -- your owner's manual will have a chart showing which viscosity to use. If you change oil more frequently than called for (ie: on your own nickel) you can use any true synthetic and your warranty will be fine. I say "true synthetic" because some of what are called synthetics are, in fact, processed mineral-based oils. Ironically, Castrol SynTec made in the US is one of these. Castrol SynTec made in Germany is a true ester-base synthetic. Go figure. I just use Mobil 1, because I can use it in all three cars, my motorhome, and my motorbike.
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