What api rating for 2005 bmw 325i

Asked by GuruGTJ6X Aug 18, 2020 at 05:39 PM about the 2005 BMW 3 Series 325i Sedan RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I read that the 2005 bmw 325i need api sm oil, I
bought api sm plus, will this make a difference in
my car? Thanks!

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TDolby answered 4 years ago

5w30 weight, synthetic. LL 01 is what is recommended oil. But any oil will do as long as you change it regularly. Some use Mobil 1 0W40, BMW OEM oil or Luqui Moly is what some enthusiast use.

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