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      10-19-2018, 10:16 AM   #5
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Originally Posted by ChristosD View Post
unfortunately thats not sold in South Africa
I included a link to South Africa BMW site in my previous message. Well, I did notice they provided no (grade) details and still they must offer something for the cars they sell and service!

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my next question was is a 0w40 better then a 5w40 in hot climates?
"In theory" 5w can be better in hot climate from being less appropriate in cold weather. But you simply shouldn't bother with the winter grade which is just irrelevant in hot climate. BMW's ///M oil I mentioned is 0w40 only(?).
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