m42 oil weight

[strad]

I run synthetic 10W40 (have since I bought the car 12k miles ago). I do not currently have any oil leaks. I did have a giant one from the filter housing, but that can't be blamed on running synthetic oil -- that was a 17-year-old o-ring failure lol.

[Justinian]

I use synthetic only because that is what I've been using since I had the engine rebuilt (new rings, bearings, seals, etc.) on my 318is.

In my E24 I use dino oil since that engine has not been run on syn. according the previous owner.

It is not in the Bently because that Engine is covered in the e36 manuel. I recomend you get an e36 manuel because it is an "e36" engine. All the motor stuff for the 318is is most likely not in the Bently, except fuses, relays, lights, and generic stuff.

Oh and I use 10w40, my dealer said that was perfect for the climate and location

[e30love]

do you have any leaks right now? if so don't use synthetic

[mkodama]

also so what is the opinion on synthetic and dino? yeh or ney. i've heard so many sides to it. my first introduction to bmw so im not sure what to use.
i know in my older cars i just stik with dino oil

Synthetic is better in every way.

[808AWD325xi]

where did yo get this info from? its not in my bentley.

It's from the BMW E30 repair manual.

http://ee1394.com/bmw/docs/factory/repair/en/index1.htm

[johnwoo]

where did yo get this info from? its not in my bentley.

[808AWD325xi]

thanks i found it and got the old cardtridge out. does anyone have the parts number for the cartridge and the seals.

11-42-1-727-300

[johnwoo]

also so what is the opinion on synthetic and dino? yeh or ney. i've heard so many sides to it. my first introduction to bmw so im not sure what to use.
i know in my older cars i just stik with dino oil

[johnwoo]

thanks i found it and got the old cardtridge out. does anyone have the parts number for the cartridge and the seals.

[808AWD325xi]

It's about dead center. When viewing the engine bay from the front left (drivers side) quarter panel, the filter housing is directly behind the radiator fan, next to the red dipstick handle.

[LovableSheep]

where is that in reference to everything i.e. drivers side passenger side?

Oil filter housing is on the driver's side, forward section of the engine.

[johnwoo]

where is that in reference to everything i.e. drivers side passenger side?

[808AWD325xi]

ok doing the oil change now. where in the world is the oil filter. the bently shows it but i can't find it on my 318 is. where in the world is the oil filter.

[johnwoo]

ok doing the oil change now. where in the world is the oil filter. the bently shows it but i can't find it on my 318 is. where in the world is the oil filter.