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    2nd Gen R56 Engine Oil Viscosity options

    Dave: On your use of 10w - 40, is there any concern, notwithstanding your geographic location, that 10W exceeds the 5W recommended ?? d. baker
    Post by: D baker, Nov 9, 2021 in forum: 2nd Generation: 2007+ R55 through R61
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    2nd Gen R56 Engine Oil Viscosity options

    MCS302: Again, thank. Each of our preferences would hopefully depend on engineering advice. That's my preference (ha). I am stuck between three...
    Post by: D baker, Nov 9, 2021 in forum: 2nd Generation: 2007+ R55 through R61
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    2nd Gen R56 Engine Oil Viscosity options

    Synthetic oil comment: good news. Have not seen this fact before. It may very well since my Mini was engineered to operate 35 F's cooler,...
    Post by: D baker, Nov 8, 2021 in forum: 2nd Generation: 2007+ R55 through R61
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    2nd Gen R56 Engine Oil Viscosity options

    MCS02: Thank you for the reply. To get specific: 1) Yes, a formal recall was made - took my Mini dealer to be addressed. Unfortunately, the...
    Post by: D baker, Nov 8, 2021 in forum: 2nd Generation: 2007+ R55 through R61
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    2nd Gen R56 Engine Oil Viscosity options

    Re: 2010-S, R56 (120K miles) - Last year (2020), BMW engineers (& marketing dept ?) instituted engine operating water temperature via the...
    Thread by: D baker, Nov 8, 2021, 12 replies, in forum: 2nd Generation: 2007+ R55 through R61