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Smeeagain
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what do I have

Post by Smeeagain » Wed Apr 25, 2018 7:39 pm

Ok so my X5 is an e53, but Ive just a bought a 2006 3 series 330 tourer (i.e. estate) so what "E" number is that? Anyone recommend any forums similar to this one for that type of vehicle?

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Post by Alan Gunn » Wed Apr 25, 2018 8:11 pm

E91 i think.

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Post by Horizon » Wed Apr 25, 2018 10:18 pm

[quote="Smeeagain"]
Ok so my X5 is an e53, but Ive just a bought a 2006 3 series 330 tourer (i.e. estate) so what "E" number is that? Anyone recommend any forums similar to this one for that type of vehicle?

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3 series estates on a 2006. That is right on the cusp, between E46 And E91, as stated by X5Sport
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Post by Smeeagain » Sun Apr 29, 2018 8:17 pm

I'll get the detail and post back. Would either of those diesel engines take the same oil as my E53?

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Post by X5Sport » Sun Apr 29, 2018 8:52 pm

Yes.  BMW LL04 ACEA C3, synthetic 5W30.  All of our 3-litre BMW diesels have used the same oil from 2005 to now.  I wouldn’t be surprised if my new Gran Tourer probably will too  :)
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