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      01-02-2017, 09:25 AM   #1
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Is Kendall Oil ok for the F10 M5?

That is what my BMW mechanic uses and wanted to make sure before he does my first oil change on my 2013
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That is what my BMW mechanic uses and wanted to make sure before he does my first oil change on my 2013
Liqui molly 5w30 and done.
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Olive oil - light.. done.

If the specs match BMW's specs and or on the approved list then you should be good to go. Note BMW can't hold the oil against you if it matches their specs same with spare/service parts - they don't have to be OEM.

Ask which oil is best or to use is going to make for another long and opinionated thread not base in engineering or science!
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Olive oil - light.. done.

If the specs match BMW's specs and or on the approved list then you should be good to go. Note BMW can't hold the oil against you if it matches their specs same with spare/service parts - they don't have to be OEM.

Ask which oil is best or to use is going to make for another long and opinionated thread not base in engineering or science!
Thanks. That is all I care about. He has Kendall at his shop and as long as the weight is correct I should be good to go given my car is CPO, I don't want to give those arrogant pricks at my dealership a reason to void me.
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Thanks. That is all I care about. He has Kendall at his shop and as long as the weight is correct I should be good to go given my car is CPO, I don't want to give those arrogant pricks at my dealership a reason to void me.
I would use Castrol 0W-30. It has a huge advantage which is that it reaches operating temperature sooner so within a couple of minutes you can unleash the engine. Mobil 1 is fine.

quick search online suggests Kendall doesn't make 0W-30
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Isn't the oil spec 5W-30? Its is here in Oz...
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Isn't the oil spec 5W-30? Its is here in Oz...
0W for countries where the temperature dips below -20C
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If your mechanic uses Kendall oil you probably shouldn't continue to use them as they use kendall oil because its cheap...not because its good.
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Bring the oil to him

Pennzoil EURO 5W-40
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Their are others -- but do some research -- this is a good oil for your car.
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That is if you plan to have a long term relationship with your M5. If you plan to sell before 100k -- then just put in whatever.
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We use Liqui Moly in my shop
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I just got him to stock up on BMW M oil
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