01-19-2012, 07:45 AM | #1 |
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X5M oil change ?
Someone mentioned that there was a oil change DIY someone posted for the X5M, but for the life of me I can't find it on here.
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01-25-2012, 06:52 AM | #3 |
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I have read that link before, this is how I deciphered it.
Since the X5M engine is a S63 (not one of the engine they listed to use the 10W60 oil.) I assume if I was to change my own oil I can use the alternative approved Mobil 1 0W40. Am I reading it correctly? |
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01-28-2012, 09:10 PM | #4 |
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X5M Motor Oil
MRPCAR for X5M per local dealer in No. California use BMW High Performance SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Oil (BMW part number 07 51 0 017 866)! Check your local dealer. Castrol 10W60 is not recommended for this vehicle. The BMW oil is actually a Castrol product as I understand it.
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01-28-2012, 10:14 PM | #6 |
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Oil Service 1200 Miles
GMONEYLI make sure the dealer inviting you in will cover the cost of the 1200 mile service at NO cost to you. BMW does not have a 1200 mile service for the X5M and will NOT cover the 1200 mile service common as included service in other models.
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01-29-2012, 07:13 AM | #9 |
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I went to a local dealer and bought an oil filter kit for the X5M yesterday and verified the oil weight with a tech there. Indeed it uses the regular 5W30 weight. So I am going to use the BMW approved Mobil 1 0W40. Mainly because that's what I use in 3 of our other cars, and been very happy with it.
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0W40 does offer more protection through a wider operating temperature range. Especially the 0 cold viscosity. |
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02-05-2012, 11:59 PM | #12 |
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GMoneyLI I how about passing on your experience as to whether the dealer did in fact provide you with a no cost (to you) oil service at 1200 miles. I know I was told to come in for it and then the service guy said "oooppps" you dont need it with the X5M. If you get it for free I am sure a lot of guys would like to know that!
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G Money I how about passing on your experience as to whether the dealer did in fact provide you with a no cost (to you) oil service at 1200 miles. I know I was told to come in for it and then the service guy said "oooppps" you dont need it with the X5M. If you get it for free I am sure a lot of guys would like to know that!
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