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D-M93E21
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engin oil help !!

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hi peeps can any help

would ZT2000 oil be fine to put in my E21 316 1.8 petty engine
thanks dan


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I'm not sure what ZT2000 is, but what you need is either a mineral or semi-synthetic oil of the right grade.

From the main site it suggests a 10W40 oil is needed:
http://www.bmwe21.net/?page_id=282

In which case I'd recommend Mobil Super 2000, as my experience has been very good with M20 and M30 engines:
See here:
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-6361-mobil- ... 0w-40.aspx

Hope this helps

Ben
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D-M93E21
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thanks ben for the help your a star
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