Engine Oil question

[sonny007]

Hi,

Just checked the engine oil in my X5 3.0d 2005 and its black.

Was wondering whats the best oil and how many litres would I need?

[Sanj]

05W 30 - use ECP and their various online codes (SERVICE30) and get 2 x 4 litres of the stuff.

Car takes 7.3 litres

[sonny007]

They only have Valvoline. Is that good?

http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/BMW_X ... 6b6&000398

[sonny007]

Here's what I have added to the basket-

Valvoline Engine OilSynpower Fully-Synthetic 5W30 Engine Oil (4 Litre)
Part Number: 521770390
£35.40

Bosch Air Filter
Part Number: 502110260
£25.14

Bosch Fuel Filter
Part Number: 503110380
£23.40

Hengst Oil Filter
Part Number: 501110280
£9.84

Denso Pollen Filter
Part Number: 507110180
£25.80

Do I need anything else?

[mark_le_b]

more oil......

[AW8]

Maybe worth changing the oil breather........I don't have a diesel so cant be specific but a new vortex one was fitted after a certain date. The diesel brigade will be able to advise on this dealer part.

[sonny007]

Yes, i will get 8 litres
Is that a good brand though?

[sonny007]

[quote="AW8"]
Maybe worth changing the oil breather........I don't have a diesel so cant be specific but a new vortex one was fitted after a certain date. The diesel brigade will be able to advise on this dealer part.
[/quote]

I have a late 2005 model.

Couldn't find breather on ECP. Do i need to buy from stealers and how much does one cost?

[Denis O]

[quote="sonny007"]
[quote="AW8"]
Maybe worth changing the oil breather........I don't have a diesel so cant be specific but a new vortex one was fitted after a certain date. The diesel brigade will be able to advise on this dealer part.
[/quote]

I have a late 2005 model.

Couldn't find breather on ECP. Do i need to buy from stealers and how much does one cost?
[/quote]

Stealer and about £45. My 2006 had the vortex and my 2004 didn't. You're in the middle so may or may not.

[sonny007]

[quote="Denis O"]
[quote="sonny007"]
[quote="AW8"]
Maybe worth changing the oil breather........I don't have a diesel so cant be specific but a new vortex one was fitted after a certain date. The diesel brigade will be able to advise on this dealer part.
[/quote]

I have a late 2005 model.

Couldn't find breather on ECP. Do i need to buy from stealers and how much does one cost?
[/quote]

Stealer and about £45. My 2006 had the vortex and my 2004 didn't. You're in the middle so may or may not.
[/quote]

How do i know if mine has vortex?
And if i does, would i still need to change?

[rb0135]

Facelifted Diesels had the new vortex type fitted. Facelifted was from somewhere in 2004 up. I have a 2005 and it has the vortex and doesn't need changing, although some people do.

If when you accelerate and you are pouring out black smoke, then you need to change the breather as a start.

Valvoline is good oil, but the recommend is Castrol Fully Synthetic and some use Mobil1. Just make sure the specs match (specs can be found in the car booklet or a search will show, I don't have it in front of me atm).

I have changed the oil numerous times and it takes 7.5 litres, so 2*4 Litres you need.

Just for your information, Diesel oil is always black. It blackens from the soot. Once you put the new oil in, check it in a few days using the dipstick and you will see it is black already..

[sonny007]

Very helpful mate. Cheers 

[X5Sport]

Not always true.  Mine was a face lifted 2005 and did not have one.  It still had the foam bogroll.  There is no hard and fast rule, but for the sake of £50 you could always do a 'sale or return' from BMW Parts.

As above, Diesel oil goes black very quickly. Any fully synthetic is fine as long as it meets BMW LL04 and ACEA C3 standards.  OEM is Castrol Edge Professional 0W30 or 5W30.  I think it's now called Edge FST.

Richard

[storminmike]

[quote="X5Sport"]
Not always true.  Mine was a face lifted 2005 and did not have one.  It still had the foam bogroll.  There is no hard and fast rule, but for the sake of £50 you could always do a 'sale or return' from BMW Parts.

As above, Diesel oil goes black very quickly. Any fully synthetic is fine as long as it meets BMW LL04 and ACEA C3 standards.  OEM is Castrol Edge Professional 0W30 or 5W30.  I think it's now called Edge FST.

Richard
[/quote]

The above can be verified as my 54 plate facelift had the bog roll type

[Johnny-p]

+2

My 2005 05 had bog roll aswell..

Changing it has reduced black smoke considerably.