+Scott Chridtianson you are probably correct, I feel bad that I had to stop answering a lot of the questions but it was getting hundreds a day and I couldn't get anything else done, I really appreciate the huge response I get and all of you guys leaving comments and PM's
I use 5-40 full synthethic and change about every 10.000km. A filter every 5000 just to clean it a bit more. Never had problem with it and runs great. I wouldnt run 10-40 unless it's an emergency
Conventional oil every 3,000 miles or full synthetic every 10,000 miles. Take your pick. The cool thing about having the oil filter on top is you can change the synthetic oil every 10,000 miles and the filter every 5,000 miles. Use an oil extractor and you don't even need to go under the car.
I would never recommend you using an aftermarket oil filter let alone a FRAM filter...that's why the thing was blacker than asphalt. An OEM BMW filter is $12 or $8 if you're an employee at the dealer/you get it offline.
It helps to drain the new filter with clean oil first before mounting it, sometimes the push of the oil pump can wrinkle the filter if it is completely dry. My late BMW expert prefers using MANN too on the other hand I have different oil filters in use.
this oil filter you removed from the car is really in bad shape this is not good for oil circulation those fram filters are really bad . its good idea to use cheap oil but it will be good idea to use mann filters german made for few extra bucks to be safe.
Oil for BMW (EU) X5 E53 X5 3.0i (1999-2003) (M54) either with particulate filter and or turbo needs 5W30 according specification ACEA C3, API SN, MB-Approval 229.51/229.52, Approved under VW 505.00/505.01, GM Dexos 2, BMW Longlife-04 or 5W40 specified for ACEA C3, API SN/CF, BMW Longlife-04, MB-Approval 229.51, Approved under VW 505.00/505.01, GM dexos 2, Porsche A40, Ford M2C917-A or 5W30 specified for ACEA C3, API SN, Approved under VW 504.00/507.00, MB-Approval 229.51, BMW Longlife-04, Porsche C30. Always try to protect your particulate filter and the turbo and with a little more money to spend on the oil it will hold for many miles. My diesel BMW does about 15.000 miles with 1 oil change, it has to endure 3700 rpm like 75% of the time driving it top speed on the German Autobahn but it also gets to work hard AFTER the engine reaches it normal working temperature which is like 10 miles driving under normal weather conditions plus it receives a cooling down to spare the turbo after working hard. Done 300.000 miles that way and still clean. On mobiloil.com site it says: (BMW X5 2003 3.0i 6 cil 3.0 (M54) (GAS)) your vehicle manufacturer recommends a 5W-30 viscosity and oil that meets BMW Longlife-01. We currently do not offer any motor oils in the United States that meet these specifications. The recommended oil filter is 1C-252/M1C-252A.
In my opinion suggesting to use a different viscosity oil (going from the factory full synthetic 5w30 to regular 10w40) is completely ridiculous. One could argue the difference with some synthetic blend vs full.
Still waiting to hear news about my car. If they don't do anything "special" like finding and fixing whatever code was set, I just paid 365 for an oil change and pressure sensor that I may not have needed if the filter was (twisted) like you said (flickering red light at stoplights after hard/hot runs). Hell being old and dependant on the dealer.
Has anyone ever heard of FCP Euro? All of their parts are backed by a lifetime guarantee. Even wear parts like oil and brakes. I ordered an oil change kit for my E92, when it was time for a new oil change I ordered another oil change kit from them, sent back the old oil and filter and I get refunded. $13 to ship the old oil, so that's how much it cost me to change my oil. Genuine BMW Twin Power Turbo oil and filter. check them out. Top notch service too. FCP Euro.
First I have to say that I use the factory recommended viscosity and type of oil but my car only has 60,000 miles. Second for all of the commenters criticizing him for using higher viscosity conventional oil many of the cars he is working on have 150,000 plus miles, some 200,000 plus, and using the conventional higher viscosity oil is probably beneficial. BMW and all other modern auto engines have very tight tolerances and benefit from light viscosity synthetic oils but after a couple of hundred thousand miles everything has worn and numerous leak points have likely cropped up. Using light synthetic oils would likely increase burn and leak rates so he is smart to use heavier conventional oil on these cars.
I would love your opinion on breather filters on the outlet from the vanos cover and on the oil filler tube VS oil catch cans and plugs. Would you prefer one over the other? If I do this, I want to do it once the best/right way. Thanks in advance
Hey Nathan, I just picked up a 03 530i. The previous owner have always used 5W-40 but like you said owner manual says to use 5w-30. Should I just stick to the 5W-40? It’s my first BMW so not sure how sensitive the engines may be
I think you do great job and thanks for sharing.there is proven stuff on net that shows fram filter its the worst. when it comes to oil im sorry this is the wrong oil for it.bmw engine has many moving parts so syn oil is essential this oil will turn into mayo looking and will clog the vanos selenoid the car will still run but not as bmw should
normally I change my oil every 3000 miles, I only drive 4 miles a day, maybe 3 times a year. Would my 98 E38 be ok using SuperTech full synthetic with a MANN filter? I'm the second owner and it only has 133,000 miles. Thanks for all your informative videos. Even though I'm new to the bimmer scene, I've learned so much from you.
Hi nathan, i used to remember in the 80 s, that oil changes, were done without changing the filter...if short in time, is this a mean , not done scenario? Does it not have the benefit of 80 % new oil?...thanks for good videos man!, bob from belgium😎
I would run 10w30 or 40 mobile 5000, when i was doing fd rx7's i would run 20w50 and mix the gas 50:1 with h1R , incase you were wondering about that also lol
BMW (EU) 3 series E36 M3 (year of build 1995-1999) under moderate climate conditions 5W30 according Product specifications ACEA A3/B4, API SN/CF, VW 502.00/505.00, MB 229.3, BMW Longlife-01, Renault RN0700/RN0710, GM LL-B-025, MB 226.5, Fiat 9.55535-M2 or 10W40 Product specifications ACEA A3/B4, API SN/CF, MB 229.1, VW 501.01/505.00 or 15W40 Product specifications ACEA A3/B4, API SL/CF, MB 229.1, VW 501.01/505.00 also depends on the use of exhaust gas turbine or catalytic convertor etc. Or use the thinner racing oil for best performance with cold starts and running the engine when still under temperature.
I know this comment is old. However, he's using non synthetic oil. Which is only rated for 3,000 miles! I'm pretty shocked he is using basic Walmart oil. These engines run hot. The oil loses viscosity. I would stick to mobile one!
5k miles and that filter looks like garbage. Lol. Spend $5 more and get a Mann Filter. $27 every 5k miles or do it right and it costs $50 every 10k miles. No brainer.
I don't think you truly understand the amount of people that you assist/reach with your videos. You're the man Nathan.
+Scott Chridtianson you are probably correct, I feel bad that I had to stop answering a lot of the questions but it was getting hundreds a day and I couldn't get anything else done, I really appreciate the huge response I get and all of you guys leaving comments and PM's
Mann filters and Castrol EDGE M (BMW Longlife 04) 5w-30 should be the standard.
Fram filter and that crap oil in a bmw engine???? Seriously?!?! Cant believe...
I use 5-40 full synthethic and change about every 10.000km. A filter every 5000 just to clean it a bit more. Never had problem with it and runs great. I wouldnt run 10-40 unless it's an emergency
Conventional oil every 3,000 miles or full synthetic every 10,000 miles. Take your pick. The cool thing about having the oil filter on top is you can change the synthetic oil every 10,000 miles and the filter every 5,000 miles. Use an oil extractor and you don't even need to go under the car.
I would never recommend you using an aftermarket oil filter let alone a FRAM filter...that's why the thing was blacker than asphalt. An OEM BMW filter is $12 or $8 if you're an employee at the dealer/you get it offline.
OEM original filters for BMW is made by MANN. Never use anything else. They are also cheap to buy.
It helps to drain the new filter with clean oil first before mounting it, sometimes the push of the oil pump can wrinkle the filter if it is completely dry. My late BMW expert prefers using MANN too on the other hand I have different oil filters in use.
fram filter please and why not use a decent oil? I know family member.
That oil filter looks collapsed .
Fram filters are garbage 🤦🏽♂️
this oil filter you removed from the car is really in bad shape this is not good for oil circulation those fram filters are really bad . its good idea to use cheap oil but it will be good idea to use mann filters german made for few extra bucks to be safe.
I agree with you, They're Cheap but is really Bad in your car,
+1 that filter cashed in its chips a long time ago. that engine must shudder something fierce lol
Oil for BMW (EU) X5 E53 X5 3.0i (1999-2003) (M54) either with particulate filter and or turbo needs 5W30 according specification ACEA C3, API SN, MB-Approval 229.51/229.52, Approved under VW 505.00/505.01, GM Dexos 2, BMW Longlife-04 or 5W40 specified for ACEA C3, API SN/CF, BMW Longlife-04, MB-Approval 229.51, Approved under VW 505.00/505.01, GM dexos 2, Porsche A40, Ford M2C917-A or 5W30 specified for ACEA C3, API SN, Approved under VW 504.00/507.00, MB-Approval 229.51, BMW Longlife-04, Porsche C30.
Always try to protect your particulate filter and the turbo and with a little more money to spend on the oil it will hold for many miles. My diesel BMW does about 15.000 miles with 1 oil change, it has to endure 3700 rpm like 75% of the time driving it top speed on the German Autobahn but it also gets to work hard AFTER the engine reaches it normal working temperature which is like 10 miles driving under normal weather conditions plus it receives a cooling down to spare the turbo after working hard. Done 300.000 miles that way and still clean.
On mobiloil.com site it says: (BMW X5 2003 3.0i 6 cil 3.0 (M54) (GAS)) your vehicle manufacturer recommends a 5W-30 viscosity and oil that meets BMW Longlife-01. We currently do not offer any motor oils in the United States that meet these specifications. The recommended oil filter is 1C-252/M1C-252A.
In my opinion suggesting to use a different viscosity oil (going from the factory full synthetic 5w30 to regular 10w40) is completely ridiculous. One could argue the difference with some synthetic blend vs full.
Still waiting to hear news about my car. If they don't do anything "special" like finding and fixing whatever code was set, I just paid 365 for an oil change and pressure sensor that I may not have needed if the filter was (twisted) like you said (flickering red light at stoplights after hard/hot runs). Hell being old and dependant on the dealer.
Has anyone ever heard of FCP Euro? All of their parts are backed by a lifetime guarantee. Even wear parts like oil and brakes. I ordered an oil change kit for my E92, when it was time for a new oil change I ordered another oil change kit from them, sent back the old oil and filter and I get refunded. $13 to ship the old oil, so that's how much it cost me to change my oil. Genuine BMW Twin Power Turbo oil and filter. check them out. Top notch service too. FCP Euro.
Jordan Ochoa what’s the process of sending the stuff back? You go to the local mail service or what?
I wish I knew that, next time I order an oil change kit I’ll save the old oil for the next change
fuck them. wrong part shipped and customer service sucked
Is it the same for 3.0 Diesel
First I have to say that I use the factory recommended viscosity and type of oil but my car only has 60,000 miles. Second for all of the commenters criticizing him for using higher viscosity conventional oil many of the cars he is working on have 150,000 plus miles, some 200,000 plus, and using the conventional higher viscosity oil is probably beneficial. BMW and all other modern auto engines have very tight tolerances and benefit from light viscosity synthetic oils but after a couple of hundred thousand miles everything has worn and numerous leak points have likely cropped up. Using light synthetic oils would likely increase burn and leak rates so he is smart to use heavier conventional oil on these cars.
I would love your opinion on breather filters on the outlet from the vanos cover and on the oil filler tube VS oil catch cans and plugs. Would you prefer one over the other? If I do this, I want to do it once the best/right way. Thanks in advance
Nathan can I run 10w40 I have a 3.0 135k on the clock
that filter and oil does not look like its been i there 5000 miles , more like 20.000 miles
my 740i only drinks 5w30 or 5w 40 . 10w 40 would kill it might as well be cooking oil .
“If you have some little ass baby arms”😂😂😂
Really Nathan? Your killin’ me. Show some respect for the e39. Fram is made like crap. Mann.
25nm torque for both.
Hey Nathan, I just picked up a 03 530i. The previous owner have always used 5W-40 but like you said owner manual says to use 5w-30. Should I just stick to the 5W-40? It’s my first BMW so not sure how sensitive the engines may be
5w40 is fine , we usually use 10w40 in those
@@NathansBMWWorkshop hello i just got my first bmw yesterday it’s a 2000 528i what oil do you recommend i live in Los Ángeles
@@chekoboi1178 for the m54 and m52tu engines I like to use either 5w40 or 10w40 full
Synthetic
@@NathansBMWWorkshop what brand do you recommend
@@chekoboi1178 just got to Walmart and get mobile 1 it’s like $27 for 5 quarts and you will
Need 7 total so get 2 jugs
I think you do great job and thanks for sharing.there is proven stuff on net that shows fram filter its the worst. when it comes to oil im sorry this is the wrong oil for it.bmw engine has many moving parts so syn oil is essential this oil will turn into mayo looking and will clog the vanos selenoid the car will still run but not as bmw should
normally I change my oil every 3000 miles, I only drive 4 miles a day, maybe 3 times a year. Would my 98 E38 be ok using SuperTech full synthetic with a MANN filter? I'm the second owner and it only has 133,000 miles. Thanks for all your informative videos. Even though I'm new to the bimmer scene, I've learned so much from you.
Brian Jenkins yes that is fine, you don't have to run synthetic , that is your preference
Thanks again sir
Hi nathan, i used to remember in the 80 s, that oil changes, were done without changing the filter...if short in time, is this a mean , not done scenario? Does it not have the benefit of 80 % new oil?...thanks for good videos man!, bob from belgium😎
What weight and type oil do you suggest for a turbo charged m3 e36 over 100k miles with 500hp?
I would run 10w30 or 40 mobile 5000, when i was doing fd rx7's i would run 20w50 and mix the gas 50:1 with h1R , incase you were wondering about that also lol
BMW (EU) 3 series E36 M3 (year of build 1995-1999) under moderate climate conditions 5W30 according Product specifications ACEA A3/B4, API SN/CF, VW 502.00/505.00, MB 229.3, BMW Longlife-01, Renault RN0700/RN0710, GM LL-B-025, MB 226.5, Fiat 9.55535-M2 or 10W40 Product specifications ACEA A3/B4, API SN/CF, MB 229.1, VW 501.01/505.00 or 15W40 Product specifications ACEA A3/B4, API SL/CF, MB 229.1, VW 501.01/505.00 also depends on the use of exhaust gas turbine or catalytic convertor etc. Or use the thinner racing oil for best performance with cold starts and running the engine when still under temperature.
There’s a v8 e53? Are you working on a x3 or x5 here
yup v8 e53 came in 4.4L, 4.6L & 4.8L varieties
Gets dark damn fast in Missouri
My oil gauge doesn't work :/
Lol he said some lil ass baby arms 🤣🤣
Mann filters are 5.99 and amazon
That filter looks bad for 5k
I know this comment is old. However, he's using non synthetic oil. Which is only rated for 3,000 miles! I'm pretty shocked he is using basic Walmart oil. These engines run hot. The oil loses viscosity. I would stick to mobile one!
you need a camera man! Oil change with one hand!!
5k miles and that filter looks like garbage. Lol. Spend $5 more and get a Mann Filter. $27 every 5k miles or do it right and it costs $50 every 10k miles. No brainer.
Common, Fix your moms leaky VC gasket.
Chinese guy spends Cayenne V6 $300 dealer oil change.
Little ass baby arms lol 😝
Super tech oil ewww
wow man that cheap ass oil should not be in that bmw up your game man