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Which oil?

I drive a BMW diessel, year 1999, E46, with 178000km, which is best motor oil?

Asked on 25 April 2011 by Bledi

Answered by Honest John
Probably a 5w-30 diesel specific semi synthetic, with carbon dispersing detergents.
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