B3 3.2 correct oil grade?
B3 3.2 correct oil grade?
Hi all,
Apologies for the noobish question! Please can someone confirm what oil grade is used in the B3 3.2 (E36)?
There is a sticker in the engine bay with Alpina/castrol signage stating 0W-30 but looking at the various receipts from garages, its had different oil over the years lol I've had various 328i's and tend to use 10W-40, 0W-30 seems bit on the thin side?
Apologies for the noobish question! Please can someone confirm what oil grade is used in the B3 3.2 (E36)?
There is a sticker in the engine bay with Alpina/castrol signage stating 0W-30 but looking at the various receipts from garages, its had different oil over the years lol I've had various 328i's and tend to use 10W-40, 0W-30 seems bit on the thin side?
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Very nice is that 083? I had a 3.2 coupe previously in orient blue
Few e36 cab owners on here who will advise I can’t remember
Few e36 cab owners on here who will advise I can’t remember
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Hi mate,
Yes it's indeed 83 I was hoping to have it sorted by now but progress has been slow. Bodywork & full respray has been booked for September
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Yes I use 10w40 in both E30 track car with M52 and M3 S50
Adam
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Anymore pics
Last pic we saw it was looking very sorry
What other work have you done so far
Last pic we saw it was looking very sorry
What other work have you done so far
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I haven't got any decent ones of it lately but I've attached some from a few months ago below, unfortunately still looking very tired but that will be sorted in September along with a new Mohair roof
Addressed the issues on MOT, cooling system refresh, new alarm, steering retrim, audio upgrades, upgraded brakes with E46 330ci calipers.. Need to do the old girl justice and start a build thread really! lol
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i used to run 10-60 in my old B3 3.2 but she was a bit leggy in the 200k+ plus club though
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Great to see this car getting the love it deserves - it's a beauty. You'll have to keep us updated with progress.
Paul
2013 F11 B5 BiTurbo Touring #135 - Alpina Blue
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2013 F11 B5 BiTurbo Touring #135 - Alpina Blue
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Yes! Another E36 cab being done up! Build thread please
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2002 Alpina B3 3.3 Touring 113 - Sold 2011 and still going strong I believe
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2002 Alpina B3 3.3 Touring 113 - Sold 2011 and still going strong I believe
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I suggest to run 5W40, the reason for this is the low temperature protection and the fact its thin, but not too thin so it doesn't burn. Run it in all mine and never lost any vs what i put in.
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1996 E36 B3.2 Touring No:20 - 1 of 5 made
1997 E36 B3.2 Touring No:36 - 1 of 5 made
1999 E36 323 Sport Touring
2011 E92 D3 Bi-turbo no.246 (santorini blue)
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1996 E36 B3.2 Touring No:20 - 1 of 5 made
1997 E36 B3.2 Touring No:36 - 1 of 5 made
1999 E36 323 Sport Touring
2011 E92 D3 Bi-turbo no.246 (santorini blue)
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Any updates on this one? This car is one of my absolute favourite Alpinas - can't wait to see it finished.
Paul
2013 F11 B5 BiTurbo Touring #135 - Alpina Blue
2017 F33 B4S BiTurbo Cabrio #235 - Tanzanite Blue
2013 F11 B5 BiTurbo Touring #135 - Alpina Blue
2017 F33 B4S BiTurbo Cabrio #235 - Tanzanite Blue
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Hey mate,ScooBeeFive wrote: ↑Mon Jan 17, 2022 11:24 pmAny updates on this one? This car is one of my absolute favourite Alpinas - can't wait to see it finished.
Apologies for slow reply. Unfortunately nowhere near finished due to work, life and a sodding house extension that is going to bankrupt me! Currently residing at the bodyshop with 2 missing outer and inner rear arches
None the less, she will be at the Sytner event in April one way or another! See you there
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I look forward to it!
Paul
2013 F11 B5 BiTurbo Touring #135 - Alpina Blue
2017 F33 B4S BiTurbo Cabrio #235 - Tanzanite Blue
2013 F11 B5 BiTurbo Touring #135 - Alpina Blue
2017 F33 B4S BiTurbo Cabrio #235 - Tanzanite Blue