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Mar 25, 2011 | 07:59 PM

twinturbo335ci

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Need a little help guys

Hi, this is my first post and I have a question. My local shop changed the oil in my M6, and they poured in Castrol Syntec 5W-30 instead of the recommended 10W-60. What do I need to do? Will it harm my engine?

Thank you so much for your help guys, really appreciate it!

Ed

Mar 26, 2011 | 06:06 AM

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Tell them to change the oil. It's for the best.

Mar 29, 2011 | 02:59 PM

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You can just drain it and get another oil change. Or at least I would...

Mar 29, 2011 | 05:10 PM

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change it right away
10w-60 is specifically engineered for bmw m cars

Mar 30, 2011 | 01:26 PM

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+1 on changing the oil right away.

Mar 31, 2011 | 02:49 PM

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Option 1. Have the original shop correct their mistake immediately.

Option 2. Find a new shop, and have them change the oil to the correct weight immediately.