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Clarks2ndwind
07-27-2008, 06:59 PM
I know... stupid question, but I want to know... My car info 330xi 2004 says to use 5W30 synthetic oil. What does the 0W30 or 10W30 mean? I've got the "approved" oil listed on the Wiki, but still am interested in the numbers. Thanks

colnago1331
07-27-2008, 07:54 PM
http://www.upmpg.com/tech_articles/motoroil_viscosity/

Clarks2ndwind
07-29-2008, 12:58 PM
Thank you.