I use Castrol Edge 0W-40 in my '08 328, N52. Based on used oil analysis from Blackstone Labs, I'm at a 6K mile change interval.
Pros: 6k mile change interval
Vehicle:
BMW
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Mann 816x is the only thing I would use.
You wouldn't believe the damage I have seen from Chinese oil filters. A few months back, my buddy brought in his 528i with Vanos codes. The Chinese oil filter had torn and allowed unfiltered oil to plug up the vanos screens, vanos solenoids, and caused bearing damage. The oil was filled with engine glitter. I only use Mann or BMW.
Pros: reliable, prevents damage
Cons: Chinese filters unreliable
Vehicle:
BMW
Part number: 816X
i bought used 2011 528i RWD N52 engine with 120k km 5 years ago.
currently sitting at 179k km.
brake discs/pads/fluid
Vehicle:
BMW
Mileage: 120000 km
I have Indy 500s on my E36 M3 and have been very happy with them. Breakaway is predictable, and the limits are high. They're 95% of the performance of a PS4S but 66% of the price.
Pros: predictable breakaway, high limits
Cons: 66% of the price
Vehicle:
BMW
I use Liqui-Moly Spec Tec 5w-30 in my ‘99 328i with 330k km on the clock, runs like a top
Pros: runs like a top
Vehicle:
BMW
Mileage: 330000 km
I bought an OEM Luk flywheel ($500) and OEM Luk clutch ($250) from eBay. And bolts, bushings, and other required bits for like $150. I brought it to my local Euro shop and they did everything for around ~$700, and that included changing the center support bearing, guibo, transmission mounts, shifter bushings, etc. This was on an E92 but I can't imagine an F30 being much different. Also yeah, you should change out the flywheel. Those generally fail before the clutch even does.
Pros: OEM quality, good value
Vehicle:
BMW
I’ve a 01 330ci with 284kms on it and I’ve been running Rotella 5w-40 T6 for a few years and it’s been really good. Keeps it good and clean for 10k change intervals. I probably end up adding 2-3L over that time, which was a vast improvement from when I got the car 30k ago.
Pros: really good, keeps clean
Cons: adding 2-3L
Vehicle:
BMW
Mileage: 284 km
There is a good chance you can take apart the unit with a heat gun and re-seal it ive done it before on Honda, Toyota, Ford, GM, Dodge... Those headlights are a good $3K a pop new in Canada for OEM BMW.
Pros: can re-seal it
Cons: headlights are expensive
Vehicle:
BMW
Actually, yes. I did. They did take it back though, after a couple of phone calls.\n\n+1 for Valeo. -10 for Reman.\n\nIf your alternator goes, absolutely get a new one, original spec.
Pros: Valeo is good
Cons: Reman is bad
Vehicle:
BMW
I ended up getting a new one from BMW after two remans failed with once catastrophically failing and catching fire almost burning up my car.
Cons: catastrophically failing, catching fire
Vehicle:
BMW
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