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Recommended Engine Oil For M52 Engine Of BMW E36 by Nobody: 1:33pm On Jan 23, 2019
Hello,
For a while now, I been noticing that my engine makes a loud noise and doesnot move well in gear 1,2. I thought it was the leather clutch and after changing it, the engine still behave the same. I asked a Mechanic who told me to service it again. The last time I serviced it was 1st week of September. Some people recommended Mobil 1, some Total but I want to know the right engine oil to use.

Thanks.

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Re: Recommended Engine Oil For M52 Engine Of BMW E36 by nurey(m): 12:04pm On Jan 24, 2019
Do you hear a kpom kpom sound when it moves from gear 1, then also when you open the bonnet at idle do you also hear kpa kpa kpa sound, listen well and revert?
Re: Recommended Engine Oil For M52 Engine Of BMW E36 by Nobody: 1:28pm On Jan 24, 2019
nurey:
Do you hear a kpom kpom sound when it moves from gear 1, then also when you open the bonnet at idle do you also hear kpa kpa kpa sound, listen well and revert?

Not at all. but it doesnt move the way it used to unless I am on speed. But to get to that level when the engine will be very relax even at low speed, I will be on gear 3
Re: Recommended Engine Oil For M52 Engine Of BMW E36 by nurey(m): 1:49pm On Jan 24, 2019
Rogosa:


Not at all. but it doesnt move the way it used to unless I am on speed. But to get to that level when the engine will be very relax even at low speed, I will be on gear 3

Is the car manual or auto?

What oil brand and name did you use to service b4?

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Re: Recommended Engine Oil For M52 Engine Of BMW E36 by Nobody: 3:02pm On Jan 24, 2019
nurey:


Is the car manual or auto?

What oil brand and name did you use to service b4?

it is a manual transmission car. I used sea horse oil before now. And it has been 5 months since my last servicing. Although, I dont drive it often not until recent. Pls, advice what to do?
Re: Recommended Engine Oil For M52 Engine Of BMW E36 by nurey(m): 6:42am On Jan 25, 2019
Rogosa:


it is a manual transmission car. I used sea horse oil before now. And it has been 5 months since my last servicing. Although, I dont drive it often not until recent. Pls, advice what to do?

not necessarily servicing, but that sea horse would have degraded change oil and let another mechanic give you a working diagnosis. my guess is the engine is weak

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Re: Recommended Engine Oil For M52 Engine Of BMW E36 by Nobody: 8:55am On Jan 25, 2019
nurey:


not necessarily servicing, but that sea horse would have degraded change oil and let another mechanic give you a working diagnosis. my guess is the engine is weak

Hhhmmmm. I see.
I will do the change of oil soon then. Thanks
Re: Recommended Engine Oil For M52 Engine Of BMW E36 by uboma(m): 12:11pm On Apr 19, 2019
Rogosa:


Hhhmmmm. I see.
I will do the change of oil soon then. Thanks



I am curious to see the M52 engine on your E36? I am aware that E36 do carry M40/M42 engines but never knew that it carries M52 as well.


A picture of the engine bay will do.


Thank you

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Re: Recommended Engine Oil For M52 Engine Of BMW E36 by Nobody: 1:26am On Apr 24, 2019
I will get it across to you soon.
uboma:




I am curious to see the M52 engine on your E36? I am aware that E36 do carry M40/M42 engines but never knew that it carries M52 as well.


A picture of the engine bay will do.


Thank you
Re: Recommended Engine Oil For M52 Engine Of BMW E36 by EngRichie: 6:30pm On Apr 24, 2019
5W50, 15W50, 20W50.

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Re: Recommended Engine Oil For M52 Engine Of BMW E36 by Nobody: 1:35pm On Apr 29, 2019
EngRichie:
5W50, 15W50, 20W50.

Thanks. But I have fallen in love with TOTAL CLASSIC sae40
Re: Recommended Engine Oil For M52 Engine Of BMW E36 by EngRichie: 5:23pm On Apr 29, 2019
No, don't use that.

Rogosa:


Thanks. But I have fallen in love with TOTAL CLASSIC sae40
Re: Recommended Engine Oil For M52 Engine Of BMW E36 by Nobody: 10:34am On May 16, 2019
uboma:




I am curious to see the M52 engine on your E36? I am aware that E36 do carry M40/M42 engines but never knew that it carries M52 as well.


A picture of the engine bay will do.


Thank you

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Re: Recommended Engine Oil For M52 Engine Of BMW E36 by istephen(m): 7:42am On May 24, 2019
I know some e36 cars in the UK have an M52 engine.

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Re: Recommended Engine Oil For M52 Engine Of BMW E36 by Nobody: 9:53am On Dec 20, 2019
EngRichie:
5W50, 15W50, 20W50.

Hello and compliment of the season to you
Pls, I am perceiving a ticking sound inside my engine which is not a knocking sound. The sound is rhythmic in nature. What could it be?
Re: Recommended Engine Oil For M52 Engine Of BMW E36 by Nobody: 9:18am On Feb 18, 2020
EngRichie:
5W50, 15W50, 20W50.

This 5W-50 is muitigraded oil. Which is one better? Monograded or multi

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