1994 BMW 318ic automatic - Fluids - United Bimmer Community

**jmaenza318ic** · 11-21-2011, 03:43 PM

What type of oil do you recommend for a 1994-318ic? Any additives that work well. This is my first BMW and my first oil change. Want to start out on the right foot. Live in Alabama...Roll Tide!

Thanks

**3050rpm** · 11-22-2011, 09:27 AM

Go with any of the major brands. Personally, I use Castrol GTX on my '95 325i, and with engines this old I don't see any advantage in using synthetic oil, although some may disagree. I think similarly about the "high mileage" versions, figuring that regular oil and filter changes, based on type of driving, will do the job in removing any sludge and other contaminants. Don't use any additives, whatever you need in that regard is already included in the modern formulations.

Big Evil · 11-25-2011, 08:55 PM

3050 is right, stick with OEM and follow the regular maintenance schedule (and try not to beat on it too much ;-). Should go a good long time for you

DEATH2000 · 12-18-2011, 02:07 PM

I use Mobile 1 in mine and that seems to be what a lot of people recomend. As for weights i hear a lot of variety. Some people swear by 5w-30 and others by 0w-40, and some with 10w-40. Apperantly BMW recommends 0w-40 for the 3-Series cars. I do recomend checking your owners manual to make sure.

**nhevynopal** · 12-28-2011, 02:05 AM

pretty much were do u live down south hot weather all the time id use 5w30 m1 that pretty much works with really cold or hot weather and for trans i think its dexron III

DEATH2000 · 12-28-2011, 09:36 AM

I recently found this PDF file from BMW on their recommended oil brands and weights. These are the approved oils for use in your BMW

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/att...4&d=1250989272