Oil for 06 BMW 528i?

[40ford]

I am about to buy a used 06 BMW 528i. I was wondering what oil to use on the Long Life set-up that BMW has. I can not get a good clear answer if I should 0w-30 Castrol or 0W-40 Mobil. This is the E60 type car non-turbo. The car has very low miles on it.

Anyone have one of these cars? Or have a good recommendation.

Thanks,

40ford

 

[XPR]

Amsoil AFL European oil

 

[BarkerMan]

Is this a car that gets free routine maintenance.

 

[Doug Hillary]

Hi,
40ford - Both 0w-30 and 0w-40 synthetic lubricants are recommended by Castrol

Mobil 1 0w-40 is their recommended product for this vehicle - it has the required "Approvals"

IMO it is better to stay with lubricants that are officially ACEA "Licenced" and BMW Approved

Regards
Doug

 

[40ford]

BarkerMan,
Yes this BMW gets free maintenance. But I am not going 15,000 miles between oil changes. More like 7,500 miles.

40ford