What is the best oil for a BMW E36?

Our Recommendations for the Best Engine Oil for an E36 M3

  • Castrol EDGE 5W-40 Full Synthetic – Best for General Use.
  • Mobil 1 0W-40 Fully Synthetic – Best for Cold Starts & Environments.
  • Castrol Edge 10W-60 Fully Synthetic – Best for Track Use.

What oil does a E36 328i take?

5W-30
7 liters 5W-30 BMW 328i motor oil, oil filter, and hardware for 2.8L 24V E36 and E46 applications. Oil carries OEM approval for BMW Longlife-01 oil standard.

What brand of oil should I use in my BMW?

Oil for most BMW passenger vehicles and SAVs: Valvoline SynPower SAE 5W-30. Castrol Syntec European Formula SAE 0W-30. Beginning in 2015, BMW is recommending Shell/Pennzoil PurePlus Oils as their aftermarket oil.

What kind of oil does a 1998 BMW take?

Engine Oil

Viscosity: All TEMPS….5W-30, 0W-30
Capacity: With filter 6.9 quartsAfter refill check oil level.
Torque: Oil Drain Plug…M18x1.5 – 26 ft/lbs Oil Drain Plug…M12x1.5 – 19 ft/lbs Oil Drain Plug…M22x1.5 – 45 ft/lbs

How many quarts of oil does a BMW E36 take?

You will need an oil filter, a wrench, a roll of paper towels, a very large oil pan or bucket, and between 4-7 quarts of oil. The E30 cars require between 3.5 – 4.2 quarts, and the E36 cars require 5 quarts for the four-cylinder cars, and 6.0-6.5 for the six cylinder cars.

What oil does a m52b28 take?

BMW TwinPower Turbo 5W-30 Engine Oil – 1 Liter.

Is Castrol 5w30 good for BMW?

Castrol 5W30 used to be the BMW recommended lubricant for the M50 family of engines right until Shell took over the contract in 2014. Despite plenty of 5W30 Shell oils, the old Castrol seems to be the preferred lubricant of choice for many M50 owners.

How much oil does a 1998 BMW 328i take?

Engine lubricant oil capacity: 6.5 liter / 6.9 U.S. qt / 5.7 imp. qt
with filter change
Engine coolant capacity: 10.5 liter / 11.1 U.S. qt / 9.2 imp. qt
Fuel tank capacity: 65 liter / 17.2 U.S. gal / 14.3 imp. gal
Transmission oil capacity: 1.2 liter / 1.3 U.S. qt / 1.1 imp. qt

What kind of oil does a 2007 BMW 328i use?

Valvoline – European Vehicle SAE 5W-40 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, 5 Quart (Part No. 881166)

How much transmission fluid does an E36 take?

The previous owner had let it run down about 2 quarts low (the whole transmission takes about 5 quarts).