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6,7,8,X,Z - Series and Mini Cooper General Chat related to models that do not fit into particular categories above. Please try to put your discussion in more appropriate sections. This section does cover the MINI Cooper and 8-Series vehicles: BMW 830i, BMW 840Ci, BMW 850i, BMW 850Ci, BMW 850CSi, M8, Alpina B12, BMW CS Concept and others.


       
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I need to know what kind of oil would be best for a 1998 740iL? I live in Western Washington if that'll help with suggestions. PLEASE HELP I NEED INFO TODAY!
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Only use C rated oils if you are using it in a Diesel application...but deffinatly use a synthetic lube, and proper filtration...
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