Approved Engine Oils

For BMW gasoline engines with two valves per cylinder, all reputable multiple grade engine oils* which meet or exceed the API classification of SH. (Combination with diesel oil specifications CD or CE quality classifications are also permitted, e.g. SH/CE etc.)
For BMW gasoline engines with four valves per cylinder, only reputable multiple grade engine oils* which meet or exceed the API classification of SH. (Combination with diesel oil specifications CD or CE quality classifications are also permitted, e.g. SH/CE etc.)
For BMW turbocharged diesel engines, all reputable multiple grade engine oils* which meet or exceed the API classification CD/CE.

*Engine oil may be mineral or synthetic based.

Special Oils category has been replaced by BMW High Performance Synthetic Engine Oil (5W-30). It eliminates the need for seasonal oil changes since it covers all ambient temperature ranges.

BMW of North America has introduced a line of exclusively formulated High Performance Engine Oils which exceed existing international quality specifications (SAE/CCMC) for motor oils. BMW part numbers are:

ENGINE OIL REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS

SAE 5W-30 (SJ/CF) BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil	1 quart	Part No. 07 51 0 017 866
SAE 15W-40 (SJ/CF) BMW High Performance Mineral Oil	1 quart	Part No. 07 51 0 017 868

Motorsport Engines

E46 M3 / S54E36 M roadster, M coupe / S54 from start of production

E39 M5 / S62 Up to 3/2000

E52 Z8 / S62 Up to 3/2000

E60 M5 / S85 From start of production

E63 M6 From start of production

E64 M6 From start of production

E85 Z4 M Coupe / Z4 M Roadster From start of production

BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil Castrol RS SAE 10W-60 also called Castrol TWS Motorsport SAE 10W-60 Synthetic Oil Part No. 07 51 0 009 420 (1quart)

E39 M5 / S62 From 3/2000

E52 Z8 / S62 From 3/2000

BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil SAE 5W-30 Part No. 07 51 0 017 866 Or BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil Castrol RS SAE 10W-60 also called Castrol TWS Motorsport SAE 10W-60 Synthetic Oil Part No. 07 51 0 009 420 (1quart)

BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil 5W-30 and 10W-60 offer several benefits over conventional mineral based oils.