Recommended oil grade

[m3f_hotchilippr]

Dear M3 fans,

Just wondering if anyone knows what is the recommended oil grade for the E36 engine?



Thank you,



ps I own a 98 M3 Convertible

[m3f_imports4ever858]

from all the research i've done, it really comes down to your driving and outside temp, people use anywhere from 0w40- 20w50, but as far as dealer, they recomend 5w30 bmw synthetic for 99 and newer, but since 96-98 have the same motor i would assume it would be the same.. i use 5w40 lubro moly synthetic, before i've used 5w50 castrol synthetic, 5w30 bmw synthetic, and 20w50 kendall.. i would say that out of those the 5w40 lubro moly works the best.. kendall was great but too thick for morning starts...

[m3f_hotchilippr]

Thank you for the info...I just got the car 2 weeks ago and I thought it needed an oil change.

Also, I had a E30 M3 which I sold in 95 with only 43k miles.

Gotta love these cars!!!!

[m3f_imports4ever858]

yeah no prob, good luck

[m3f_JustASedan]

what is your guys' opinion on using bmw oil? had a friend tell me that i better not use anything else.

[m3f_m3fuz_1da011f372]

I use the Mobil 1 syntec 5W-30 and the car runs just fine