The table shows all suitable motor oils for Bmw 7 E38, made in 1998 — 2001.
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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
1998
10W-30 15W-30 15W-40
5W-30 5W-40 10W-40
20W-30 20W-40 25W-30
SL SJ
CH-4 CG-4
mineral, hydrocracking
Motul, Kixx, Motul, Mannol, Lliqui-Moly, Chevron
1999
10W-30 15W-30 15W-40
5W-30 5W-40 10W-40
20W-30 20W-40 25W-30
SL SJ
CH-4 CG-4
mineral, hydrocracking
Mobil, Kixx, Exxon, Mannol
2000
10W-30 15W-30 15W-40
5W-30
20W-30 25W-30
SM SL
CH-4
semisynthetics, mineral, hydrocracking
Motul, Kixx, Exxon, Ecopower
2001
10W-30 10W-40 15W-30
5W-30
20W-30 25W-30
SM SL
CH-4
semisynthetics, mineral, hydrocracking
Mobil, Valvoline, Kixx, Exxon, Mannol
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 7 (E38) 1998, suitable multigrade mineral oil 10W-30 quality SM, SL.
For bodies made in 2001, for the cold season, well suited semisynthetics 5W-30 \ SM, SL.
If possible, check the selected oil for compliance with the manufacturers specifications and service intervals.
Good Oil
Medium used Oil
Used engine Oil
Used oil with mechanical impurities
Used oil in middle condition
Used oil in bad condition
Very bad Oil
Oil with an overheated engine
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