tjackson9810

Hey guys I was going to change my oil for a 2004 525i I just bought. This is my first BMW, so I was wondering what is a good brand oil to use and what weight/number? What kind of oil filter should I use also. I bought Mobil 1 5w-30 and a K&N Filter. Should I be using another oil/filter? Suggestions? Sorry for the beginner question.

tjackson9810

Here's a picture of what I have.

turboawd

mobil 1 0w-40 is the recommended mobil oil. it has some different additives.

here is a list of bmw approved oils.

http://www.bmwusa.com/standard/conte...ngineoils.aspx

tjackson9810

Thanks for your response. So I purchased the wrong oil? Is my oil filter fine or would you recommend something else? Thank you

turboawd

your car wont blow up with the wrong oil, its just not bmw approved. the 0w-40 is on the lighter end of the 40 weight scale, and the 0w will flow better when cold.

the filter should be just fine.

pinguhk

we use 5w-40 right now in HK, I have used 5w-30 and it is very smooth
I have use many oil from BMW, Shell, Mobil, red line and Lubrolene
if cold weather use 0w-40

SilberGrauE60

If you don't use the BMW recommended LL-01 (Long-Life) spec oil, you may want to change it more frequently than iDrive says.

525iEnjoy

Idrive...phhh.. Flip it the bird and do it proudly when your adding your own type of oil lol..What you have is fine make sure to watch the oil filter on the next change to see how it held up. Also if you have a higher mileage situation use a 5w40 Rotella Shell oil (walmart) its a high mile change , high detergent and shouldnt burn off

jinsta

Gonna need alot more oil than that

turboawd

yeah, i would assume he would have bought 7 quarts, or whatever the 6 cylinders use.