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Just wondered if you could tell me the best oil for my 525 tds. Ive done some looking and im still not sure. People are saying 0w 40 and others say 5 30. I know it has to be fully synthetic. Whats my best option. Cars done 214000 miles but had new engine about 70000 ago.
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PM system stopped working?
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(31-05-2013, 07:46 PM)WiNgNuTz Wrote: PM system stopped working?
It says for dum dum cause he had one but made it public incase anyone else knew. Tish. Some people. Lol.
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Check what BMW recommend.
I'd sooner run a car on radweld than take oil advice from dumdum
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Totally expected a tranny pic
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(31-05-2013, 08:18 PM)Ed Doe Wrote: Check what BMW recommend.
I'd sooner run a car on radweld than take oil advice from dumdum
Feck me he aint that bad is he. Beemer says 0w30 but other people are saying 5w 40 cause of the millage. Gonna cost £60 just for the oil so I want to get it right first time.
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They are very similar, but I'd agree with 5w40 with the miles, I use it in my vec & that's only on 88k, quietens the engine down too
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He ain't that bad?!? Rumour has it he didn't even finish the test drive on the last one before he scrapped and/or crashed it.
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(31-05-2013, 08:31 PM)JJ0063 Wrote: They are very similar, but I'd agree with 5w40 with the miles, I use it in my vec & that's only on 88k, quietens the engine down too
Yeah thats what im thinking.
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(31-05-2013, 08:38 PM)Niall Wrote: He ain't that bad?!? Rumour has it he didn't even finish the test drive on the last one before he scrapped and/or crashed it.
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(31-05-2013, 08:24 PM)kingy Wrote: (31-05-2013, 08:18 PM)Ed Doe Wrote: Check what BMW recommend.
I'd sooner run a car on radweld than take oil advice from dumdum
Feck me he aint that bad is he. Beemer says 0w30 but other people are saying 5w 40 cause of the millage. Gonna cost £60 just for the oil so I want to get it right first time.
Asda have casterol 5-40w gtx £12
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Mmmmm. Alot cheaper than what I was gonna pay. Anyone know if this will do
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(31-05-2013, 09:28 PM)kingy Wrote: Mmmmm. Alot cheaper than what I was gonna pay. Anyone know if this will do
Yeah. I'm going to pick some up while it's cheap. Ready for next service
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Castrol only comes in 4 litre cans I think so you'll need 2. Also check it meets the BMW specification.
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f*ck you all, my technical knowledge is excellent. Unlike alot of people here I only talk about shit I know about, I do alot of researching myself so I can talk from a position of actual knowledge rather than regurgitating somethin I red on a forum that probably wasn't even correct in the first place.
As for BMW oil I dont know but id suggest whatever bmw recommended. Running a thicker oil could cause issues especially if railways have started getting clogged or the pump is weak. Id guess people recommend the 5 or 10w40 as it's cheaper then try and make up an excuse cos they dont wanna look like tight f*ckers who know nothing about cars. The lump is really strong so give it the oil it wants.
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Thanks chris. Still non the bloody wiser lol but ull go with the 0w 30 to be on the safe side.
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Right, problem with the beemer and I know its a long shot but someone might be able to help.
When accelerating hard I get a noise like the exhaust is blowing for a slight second and sometimes get a high piched wistle and I think it down on power. Any ideas as I know knob all about derv burners.
It a 525d e39.
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(29-06-2013, 08:38 PM)bigcheez2k3 Wrote: Boost leak?
Dont know mate but reading up on it a little it sounds about right. Sounds a easy fix or is it not?
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I'd say boost leak, and it's hard to say if it's an easy fix as it completely depends on where it's leaking!
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(29-06-2013, 08:43 PM)Ricky Wrote: I'd say boost leak, and it's hard to say if it's an easy fix as it completely depends on where it's leaking!
Well its in the garage on tuesday and thats when the ebay finnishes so hopefully it wont cost to much.
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(29-06-2013, 09:00 PM)Dum-Dum Wrote: Not a clue
Though that you might know. No worries.
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It could just be a clamp that needs tightening but could also be a split boost pipe or vacuum hose.
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