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01-31-2006, 05:27 PM | #1 | |
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Oil Change
I own a 2001 BMW 325 i. I am going to change the oil in it soon and was wondering if I have to use synthetic, synthetic blend, or if I can use regular oil? My dealership wants around $100 to change the oil and I would like to do it myself.
Also, if I can do it myself how do I reset the maintence mileage counter? Thanks, SP |
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01-31-2006, 05:59 PM | #2 | |
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Re: Oil Change
Yeah , for this car you have to use a good synthetic, which meets, BMW specification (BMW LL98 or LL01), or at least ACEA: A3 (read the oil bottle back label to find this).The following brands and grades of motor oil are exemples, which meet these spec. : Mobil 1 0w/40 , Castrol Syntec 0w/30, 5w/40 and 5w/50, Pennzoil 5w/40, Valvoline 5w/40 or BMW High Performance Synthetic 5w/30(very good one !).Do not use any other 5w/30 grades(except BMW one), because they do not meet mentioned above spec. and in most cases are only ACEA:A1 or A5 approved.
Regarding reseting oil service indicator, check e-site below: http://www.bimmerzone.com/resettool.htm#3 Last edited by daniel 61; 01-31-2006 at 11:07 PM. |
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02-01-2006, 07:35 AM | #3 | |
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Re: Oil Change
far u have to buy a tool to reset it :S that sucks
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02-01-2006, 06:55 PM | #4 | ||
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02-02-2006, 01:57 PM | #5 | |
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Re: Oil Change
use synthetic oil ... drive to autozone and have them clear your code
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02-08-2006, 11:21 PM | #6 | ||
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Actually, I just found the link ... http://www.bmwe30.net/cgi-bin/datacg...042&Section=02 That site is GREAT!!! Good luck! Paul (pada) 89 325iA 204k and still looks new! |
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02-09-2006, 12:33 PM | #7 | |
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Re: Oil Change
the synthetic oil i really like is the platinum penzoil .. excellent oil...
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02-10-2006, 12:25 AM | #8 | ||
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02-10-2006, 10:17 AM | #9 | ||
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02-10-2006, 04:20 PM | #10 | ||
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Does it meet BMW LL 98 or LL 01 ? NO ! Does it have HTHS> 3.5 cpp requirments for eureopean engines ? NO ! So you are wrong, big time wrong !!! Best regards. D. |
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02-10-2006, 05:04 PM | #11 | |
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Re: Oil Change
For a 2001 3 series you reset your light through the instrument cluster, not under the hood. Only 99/00 E46's you reset under the hood.
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02-10-2006, 05:31 PM | #12 | ||
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02-10-2006, 07:02 PM | #13 | ||
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& you said synthetic is for jap and american only !! sorry dude ... some synthetics dont meet all the requirements. but they do have synthetics that do meet the above you listed. do your homework |
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02-10-2006, 07:09 PM | #14 | ||
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Btw Gentlemen above has asked question about oil suitable for E46 3 series BMW. |
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really ?? cause thats what i read too. i was just following up your post. wher you mentioned american and japs. and here is a little something for you to read Castrol SYNTEC European Formula is engineered to meet the Mercedes Benz 229.5 specification. Exceeds European ACEA: A3, B3, B4; VW 502 00, 505 00, 503 01; MB 229.1, 229.3, 229.5; BMW LL-01; GM-LL-A-025, GM-LL-B-025 and the engine protection requirements of ILSAC GF-3 for API Certified Gasoline Engine Oils. thats one for example .. so your wrong !! Big Time !! Best Regards !! |
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