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Almost ready for my first oil change, just wanted some opinions on what oil I should use.
One thing that I do to track my fuel purchases is to use a site called www.fuelly.comFrom the diesel supplement to the owner's manual...
(SAE 5W-30 Synthetic, API Certified Low Ash)
"We recommend you use ACEA C3 5W-30 engine oil meeting Chrysler material standard MS-11106 or Penzoil Ultra Euro L full sythetic 5W-30 motor oil."
Doesn't affect it, you will be fine with the Pennzoil 5W30.I just made my oil change in Canada with 5w30 Pennzoil euro L. In cold operation seems to be ok.
I am going to a road trip up to California and for next oil change. Is it more appropriate full syn but 5w40 in hot weather operation?
Or we stat stick to the recommandation for 5w30?
What about the oil filter. Dealer item only ??I'm not sure the Chevron oil meets the Chrysler standard specd for the VM Motori 3.0L diesel. Is that even a 5w30 oil? Obviously it's up to you in the end, but I'd be sure you want to stray from what they recommend and what that might do to any future warranty claims....
BTW, fellow BMW coupe owner - '07 Z4M.....got it from a guy in Alexandria as a matter of fact....