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Fluid & Specification Guides · BMW
The BMW X5 oil type and coolant specifications change with each generation, and I've watched shops make the same mistake: they assume a 5W-30 is a 5W-30, or that all BMW coolant is blue.
By Lee Shahin ·
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Fluid & Specification Guides · BMW
Learn the BMW X3 and 335i Oil Type specifications for N52, N54, N55, and B58 engines, including viscosity grades and approval requirements.
By Lee Shahin ·
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Fluid & Specification Guides · BMW
The BMW 328i oil type and capacity depend on which generation and engine code you have. The 328i came in two generations with two different engines, and the oil spec changed between them.
By Lee Shahin ·
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Fluid & Specification Guides · BMW
A 2008 335i takes LL-01 oil. Run a generic 5W-30 without that sheet approval and the Valvetronic solenoids clog first, then the VANOS actuators start hunting.
By Lee Shahin ·
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