oil choice
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johntom

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248 posts

233 months

Thursday 24th May 2007
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Hi
what oil type / viscosity / brand should i put in a 1985 350i with 25000 miles on it?
thanks

convert

3,757 posts

248 months

Thursday 24th May 2007
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I've just changed the Oil on my '88 350i.

Put in Valvoline Racing 20/50, oil pressure seem pretty good with it, and I know lots of people who recommend either a 20/50 or 10/60 for the rover V8's

The one in the 350i, is 'relatively' unstressed and a 20/50 will help to maintain pressure.

Just be careful when changing the filter, as there is a tendancy for the oil pump to drain down, and thus need priming before you start the engine.

Do a search on the Wedge Forum, as there's plenty of advice on there HTH.

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Ballistic Banana

14,706 posts

297 months

Thursday 24th May 2007
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