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Correct Oil for 98 e36 316i BMW?

06-11-2015 10:10PM

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doyleshill

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What Oil should I use on a 98 Bmw e36 316i Petrol

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#2 06-11-2015 10:27PM

Atlantic Dawn

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5W30 according to Castrol.co.uk, says it takes 4 litres of it.

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#3 07-11-2015 01:38AM

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Check to see that it has BMW LongLife 98 or higher (04 is latest I think) on the back under the standards compliance list.

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#4 07-11-2015 02:43PM

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What does BMW LongLife 98 or higher mean?

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#5 07-11-2015 04:56PM

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Special long-life engine oil, approved by BMW.

More www.oilspecifications.org/bmw.php

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