In practice, this means that each oil is just as viscous at lower temperatures and will remain viscous at -30°C, however 5w40 oil outperforms 5w30 oils at higher temperatures, being effective up to ambient temperatures of 50°C, as opposed to 30°C.
Q. What type of oil does a BMW E46 take?
The recommended oil type for a e46 bmw 330i is 5w-30 fully synthetic high performance engine oil.
Table of Contents
- Q. What type of oil does a BMW E46 take?
- Q. How much oil does a BMW E46 take?
- Q. Is 5W-30 Good for BMW?
- Q. What is the best engine oil for a BMW E46 318i?
- Q. How much oil does a m54b30 take?
- Q. How much oil does a 2004 BMW 330i take?
- Q. Can you use 5W30 instead of 5w40?
- Q. Is 10W 40 oil good for BMW?
- Q. What engine oil is recommended for BMW?
- Q. What does the yellow light on BMW E46 mean?
- Q. How do you remove an oil filter from a BMW E46?
- Q. What happens when you change your own oil in a BMW?
Q. How much oil does a BMW E46 take?
Regardless of the model, you have in the US the general rule of thumb is that the BMW E46 takes 6.9 Quarts of oil from dry. When we change our own oil we tend to see about 1/2 a quart remaining in the engine. Be careful when topping up or replacing your oil because you do not want to overfill the oil on your engine.
Q. Is 5W-30 Good for BMW?
Hi there. BMW is among one of the most restrictive in regards to the oil(s) they recommend for use. A few of the recommended oils for your 2007 BMW include Mobil 1 SAE 0W-40 and Valvoline SynPower SAE 5W-30. If you live in a cold weather climate, the use of the 0W-40 is best.
Q. What is the best engine oil for a BMW E46 318i?
Motor oil Helix Ultra 5W-40 fully complies with the specification for the 318i/Ci, -Coupe, -Touring (M43TU, E46) (3 Series) (P) (1997-1998) and is the ideal lubricant for this car BMW.
Q. How much oil does a m54b30 take?
Capacity: 6.9 quarts (with filter)After refill check oil level.
Q. How much oil does a 2004 BMW 330i take?
Engine Oil
| Viscosity: | 5W-30, 0W-30 (All TEMPS) |
|---|---|
| Capacity: | 6.9 quarts. (with filter)After refill check oil level. |
| Torque: | M12x1.5 – 19 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug) M22x1.5 – 45 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug) M18x1.5 – 26 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug) |
Q. Can you use 5W30 instead of 5w40?
If you are racking your brain to choose between 5w30 and 5w40, we recommend you go with 5w30. However, if it is too expensive or not available for use, you can always go with the 5w40, which is just as good and will not cause any damage to the engine parts.
Q. Is 10W 40 oil good for BMW?
So for summary, 10w 40 is still okay but it is better to use a Synthetic 0W-30 or 5W-30.
Q. What engine oil is recommended for BMW?
BMW 5W30 motor oil
The BMW 5W30 motor oil is the factory engine oil approved for almost all BMW engines, except for BMW Diesel and some M3/M5/M6 engines. It’s the only oil approved in the US for BMW’s turbo N20 N54 N55 engines, including the S55 engine in the 2015+ F80 M3/F82 M4. It can also be used in most MINI engines.
Regardless of the model, you have in the US the general rule of thumb is that the BMW E46 takes 6.9 Quarts of oil from dry. When we change our own oil we tend to see about 1/2 a quart remaining in the engine.
Q. What does the yellow light on BMW E46 mean?
BMW E46 Yellow Oil Light The Yellow oil light in your BMW E46 means that your oil is about 1-quart low. The good news is that you still have oil in your engine. As is convenient you should add about 1-quart of oil.
Q. How do you remove an oil filter from a BMW E46?
Remove the oil filter cover from the engine by pulling it straight up as shown and then remove your old BMW E46 oil filter from the cover. This photo shows what can happen when a low quality oil filter is used. The filter can collapse and fall apart inside oil the filter housing.
Q. What happens when you change your own oil in a BMW?
When we change our own oil we tend to see about 1/2 a quart remaining in the engine. Be careful when topping up or replacing your oil because you do not want to overfill the oil on your engine. If you have too much oil in your engine, you can damage your catalytic converters because the engine will send oil out of your exhaust.
