Type of Engine Oil for BMW 5 E12

The table shows all suitable motor oils for Bmw 5 E12, made in 1976 — 1981.

Year

Grade SAE

all-season
+25 to -25 °C

winter
-30 to +5 °C

summer
-5 to +45 °C

Gasoline
API

Diesel
API

Oil Type

Recommended Brand

1979

15W-20
10W-30

5W-20
10W-20

20W-20
25W-20

SJ
SH

CH-4
CG-4

mineral

Motul, Mannol, Total, Kendall, Lliqui-Moly

1980

15W-20
10W-30

5W-20
10W-30

20W-20
25W-20

SJ
SH

CH-4
CG-4

mineral

Kixx, Exxon, Mannol, Chevron, Lliqui-Moly, Motul

1981

15W-20
10W-20
10W-30

5W-20
10W-20

20W-20
25W-30
25W-20

SJ
SH

CH-4
CG-4

mineral

Mannol, Chevron, Total, Kendall, Lliqui-Moly

Data close to recommended in BMW

To buy the right oil you need to know SAE Viscosity Grade and API Quality Index oil for diesel or gasoline engine. You can select any Brand from the listed.

Example: for gasoline engines BMW 5 (E12) 1976, suitable multigrade mineral oil 15W-20 quality SJ, SH. For bodies made in 1981, for the cold season, well suited mineral 5W-20 \ SJ, SH.

If possible, check the selected oil for compliance with the manufacturers specifications and service intervals.

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