just sum basic questions

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  • sark
    Member
    • Dec 2004
    • 42
    #1

    just sum basic questions

    Hi. I bought an '87 325is a few months back and I'm flying down to Florida in a weeek to get it and drive it back to NY. There is no owner's manuel with it so I have a few questions. What viscosity oil does it require? Also, what kind of coolant does it use? My friend mentioned there are different types but I know nothing about this. As far as I know there is just the green stuff you can get at every gas station. I just wanna cover the basics so I don't get stuck somewhere half way.

    Thanks alot!
    Marc
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    • Jordan
      R3V OG
      • Oct 2003
      • 12907
      #2
      15w40 is a pretty safe bet for any enviroment. Go thinner or thicker as needed with the temperature.

      It really doesnt matter what color coolant you run. Most people run 50/50 green.
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        • nando
          Moderator
          • Nov 2003
          • 34827
          #3
          the color doesn't matter but it should be non-phosphorous.
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            • sark
              Member
              • Dec 2004
              • 42
              #4
              Great thanks guys.

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