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**Dudesky** · 07-27-2007, 06:31 AM

I used to lose about a quart per 4k in the old 325i. 5W-30 at 160k is pretty thin. A car can still burn a good amount of oil without much detection. I would concur with c1's recommendation, go to 10W-30 and see how the car adjusts to it.

07-27-2007, 06:31 AM	#12
Dudesky Name: Dudesky Title: Run Far Status: Offline Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Jersey City, NJ Rate My Car: 106 / 340 Your Ride: E39 530iA	I used to lose about a quart per 4k in the old 325i. 5W-30 at 160k is pretty thin. A car can still burn a good amount of oil without much detection. I would concur with c1's recommendation, go to 10W-30 and see how the car adjusts to it. __________________