Oil question for 328i Engine - United Bimmer Community

**Originalblend** · 05-26-2007, 10:04 AM

I am just about to change the oil on the bimmer an have worked out that 10w40 (fully synth) is the way forward.
The oil is very expensive £42.50 for 5l my question is how much do you need to do a full change?
Thanks in advance,
Rich

**Originalblend** · 05-26-2007, 11:05 AM

Ok after an hour or so paroozing the tinterweb I found that it needs 6.9 Quarts (what ever that is) translates to roughly 7 UK L.

drz · 05-26-2007, 12:05 PM

Yes, indeed. About 7 liters. Keep in mind that although the full synthetic is more expensive, you only have to change it half as often

**3050rpm** · 05-26-2007, 09:48 PM

Just double check the level after changing the oil, my M50 engine, production 2/95, takes 8 qts. to bring the level to the top notch on the dipstick. Why that should be I have no idea, as the owner's manual calls for 6.9.

**Dudesky** · 05-26-2007, 10:42 PM

^^^You shouldn't be at the top notch. Proper level is midway between the marks. That half distance up to the top mark can take as much as a quart because the oil pan widens near the top of the pan.

drz · 05-26-2007, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dudesky

^^^You shouldn't be at the top notch. Proper level is midway between the marks. That half distance up to the top mark can take as much as a quart because the oil pan widens near the top of the pan.

Indeed.

**3050rpm** · 05-27-2007, 07:28 AM

The only problem is, putting in the 6.9-7.0 qts. only brings me to the bottom notch on the dipstick, this observed from experience.

drz · 05-27-2007, 02:33 PM

Then add enough to get it to sit right in between the two notches -- not for it to reach the top one.

**Numark318i** · 05-27-2007, 02:37 PM

yea my 330(m54?) says it takes 7 liters..but after a day i have to add another half quart or so to get it topped off(at middle)
also 42 euro(57$) is about what i pay. around $7.50 a quart for fully synthetic oil.