What type of engine oil is used for the BMW 530?

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CoraDella
07/30/25 9:21am
BMW 530 uses 5W-30 full synthetic engine oil. Below are the specific details about the type of engine oil used for the BMW 530: 1. The original factory specification for the BMW 5 Series uses 5W-30 full synthetic engine oil, typically GT engine oil's 0W-30. 2. This brand belongs to the top-tier PAO base oil and does not offer 5W-30, as 0W provides better protection performance than 5W, especially for cold starts in winter. 3. The oil viscosity is 5W-30. Shell's full synthetic engine oil already offers quite excellent performance.
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