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Message: <blockquote data-quote="astroboy" data-source="post: 344961" data-attributes="member: 4527">Hahaha.... actually there's a conclusion to all these.. by the original poster to the above data and it goes like this:ConclusionsSome people make it out or think that you need some special unobtainum oil for these "super sports car engines". When in fact there is nothing particularly special at all, as long as you stick with the factory recommendations you'll be fine (under normal operating conditions).Your first stop for oil selection should be your manual, it specifically lists oil type and weights... even has the oil grade chart as well. If you would like to stray away from those numbers, look at the info presented and make a educated selection.Basically any quality brand oil, with grades ranging from 0-15W-30-40 will work and not ruin our engine. Out of those, local conditions and driving style will dictate specifics of those oils.Most important I would say, no matter what oil you choose is change it often. My personal recommendation is: for mineral oils - every ~3K miles and synthetic every ~6K minimum (with an oil filter change @ 3K). These recommendations are conservative, but oil is "cheap" compared to the cost of an engine. If you want to be more "scientific" you can send your used oil to be tested, like Blackstone Labs, and they'll let you know if running the oil for longer service intervals is fine.Source: <a href="http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1003372" target="_blank">http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1003372</a></blockquote>

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