The short answer (for an M54 3.0) is a synthetic oil with an API specification of SH or later. Viscosity of 5W-30 or 5W-40.
5w-30
10W-30 motor oil is recommended for the 2005 BMW X5 automobile. When the automobile is being used in extremely hot climates 10 W 40 motor oil is recommended.
The manufacturer recommends that you use 10W-30 weight motor oil in your 2002 BMW 530 diesel. You can use a 10 W-40 weight motor oil in high mileage engines.
The manufacturer recommends using 10W-30 weight oil in the 2002 BMW. A heavier motor oil can be used in extreme climates.
The BMW 525 engine holds five quarts of motor oil. The manufacturer recommends 10W-30 weight motor oil in all of its models.
castrol;10w30,4.5 qts
The type of oil for a 1997, BMW 540-I is a synthetic 5w40 blend.
use BMW Synthetic 5W-30 oil or Mobil 1 Synthetic 0w-40 oil
Castrol SLX 5w-40 (BMW LL98)
A BMW 318i is a 1.8 liter car.
1995 BMW 325i 6 cycl motor oil drain plug location?
A BMW 323i holds 5 quarts of motor oil in its engine. This includes a small amount of oil which is stored inside the oil filter.