2001 BMW 525i Oil and Lubricants

CASTROL EDGE High Mileage 5W-30 Full Synthetic Motor Oil 1 Quart is the perfect choice for vehicles with over 75K miles. It is formulated with Fluid Titanium Technology that provides 10X better high-temperature performance and 6X better wear protection. The oil is designed with Phosphorus Replacement Technology that preserves the catalytic converter and the emission system. It meets API SP/SN PLUS, ILSAC GF-6, GM dexos1 Gen 2, and other OEM specifications. Castrol EDGE High Mileage is a full synthetic motor oil that offers superior performance and protection for high mileage engines. It is available in different grades, including 5W-20, 5W-30, and 10W-30. Try Castrol EDGE High Mileage today and extend the life of your engine.

Product Features:

• 10x better high temperature performance – as measured in seq iiih engine test vs. api sp limit
• 6x better wear protection – as measured in seq iva test vs. latest test limit
• From the makers of the No. 1 high mileage brand
• Meets api sp/sn plus, ilsac gf-6, gm dexos1 gen 2, meets ford wss-m2c961-a1 and wss-m2c946-b1, meets engine test requirements of chrysler ms 6395 and 13340
• Castrol edge offers engine oils that meet oem specification approvals or licenses that cover over 97.3% of the us car parc.
• Available in the following grades: 5w-20, 5w-30, 10w-30, and 10w-40
• Try castrol edge high mileage today

Today’s advanced engine technology requires advanced protection. Valvoline Advanced Full Synthetic, the motor oil designed to protect today’s sophisticated engines, contains premium anti-wear additives, superior antioxidants and extra detergents. It protects 40% better against wear, resists oil breakdown 10-times better, and defends 25% more against deposits than industry standards for maximum performance and engine longevity. And with an exceptional range of temperature protection your engine will ready for extreme weather. Valvoline invented motor oil 150 years ago, and we’ve been reinventing it ever since. Get Valvoline Advanced Full Synthetic and give your engine the advanced protection proven to maximize engine life.

Product Features:

• Advanced protection against the four main causes of engine breakdown: wear friction heat and deposits
• 40% better wear protection vs. industry standard as tested in the sequence ivb engine test
• 25% better deposit protection with superior engine cleaning detergents as tested in the gmod engine test
• Exceptional high/low temperature protection defends your motor no matter the weather conditions
• Meets or exceeds all requirements of ilsac gf-6a, api sp, api sn with sn plus, api sn, gm dexos 1 gen 3
• Superior engine protection: Valvoline SynPower Full Synthetic Engine Oil provides superior protection against engine sludge and varnish, ensuring your engine stays clean and running smoothly.

FRAM Engine Oil SAE 10W-40 engine oil utilizes high-quality base stocks and a robustï additive system to provide reliable engine protection across a broad range of operatingï conditions. Specifically formulated for use in modern gas-direct engines (GDI) and turbo gas direct engines (TGDI) as well as older carbureted or normally fuel injected gasoline engineï designs. FRAM Engine Oil SAE 10W-40 contains additive technology designed to preventï low-speed pre-ignition (LSPI) while also providing increased wear protection, oxidation andï shear stability over previous oil categories. The FRAM Engine Oil SAE 10W-40 meets theï requirements for API SP, SN Plus, SN, SM and earlier API Service Categories.

Product Features:

• Low-speed pre-ignition control
• Chain wear protection
• Piston cleanliness
• Turbo-compatibility
• Low-speed pre-ignition control
• Chain wear protection
• Piston cleanliness
• Turbo-compatibility
• Always refer to your vehicles operating manual to select the correct grade oil for your engine.

Castrol EDGE with Fluid TITANIUM Technology is Castrol’s strongest oil and the natural choice for drivers who want the best combination of sludge protection, wear protection and maximum engine performance. Unlock maximum performance with every drive. Today’s engines are smaller, more powerful and under more pressure than ever before. Castrol EDGE has been engineered to withstand the stress of modern engines and provides 10X better high temperature performance than the latest industry standard. Did you know that friction can waste up to 10% of an engine’s performance? Increased demands placed on the engine to deliver power and fuel efficiency create intense friction between critical engine parts. Castrol EDGE transforms its structure under pressure to keep metal apart and reduce friction for maximum engine performance and delivers 6X better wear protection than required by the latest Sequence IVA test limits.

Product Features:

• 3x stronger against viscosity breakdown than leading full synthetic (based on kurt orbahn test in 5W-30 grade)
• 10x better high temperature performance (as measured in sequence iiih engine test vs. api sp test limit)
• 6x better wear protection
• 1.4x better sludge protection (as measured in sequence vh engine test vs. api sp test limit)
• Full Synthetic Oil Composition: Castrol EDGE w/SPT Engine Oil is a full synthetic oil that contains new powerful dispersant molecules, providing superior engine protection and performance.
• Strongest Oil: Castrol EDGE with Fluid TITANIUM Technology is Castrol’s strongest oil, providing the best combination of sludge protection, wear protection, and maximum engine performance.

75,000 miles is more than a mile marker. It’s a signal that your engine is ready for greater protection. That’s when you need Valvoline High Mileage with MaxLife Technology Motor Oil. Its exclusive formula is proven to maximize engine life in cars, trucks, and SUVs with over 75,000 miles. Our mixture is specially developed with a unique combination of synthetic and premium conventional oils to protect your high-mileage motor against wear, friction, heat, and deposits – the four major causes of engine breakdown and expensive repairs. Anti-wear additives defend critical engine components, advanced friction-fighting agents reduce heat and abrasion, added detergents clean the inside of your engine, and premium seal conditioners handle aging seals to prevent leaks. It fights sludge, corrosion and rust that can rob your engine of horsepower, fuel efficiency and longevity. From extreme temperatures and cold starts to stop-and-go traffic and frequent short trips, viscosity modifiers make sure the oil flows more easily, coats more completely, and resists thermal breakdown under even the most intense driving conditions. Its unique mixture curbs contaminants to keep high-mileage engines from burning and consuming oil that can foul spark plugs, creating higher emissions and causing your motor to run roughly.

Product Features:

• MAXLIFE TECHNOLOGY PREVENTS engine breakdown with 40% better wear protection than the industry standard
• REFRESH AGING SEALS AND PREVENT LEAKS with seal conditioners
• REDUCE SLUDGE, DEPOSITS, CORROSION, AND RUST with added detergents – keep motors clean inside
• ENHANCED FRICTION PERFORMANCE HELPS MAXIMIZE POWER with advanced friction-fighting agents
• MEETS OR EXCEEDS ALL REQUIREMENTS of ILSAC GF-6A, API SP, API SN with SN PLUS, API SN
• MaxLife Technology: Valvoline High Mileage with MaxLife Technology is specially formulated to maximize engine life in vehicles with over 75,000 miles, providing superior protection against wear, friction, heat, and deposits.
• Synthetic Blend Composition: This motor oil features a unique combination of synthetic and premium conventional oils, ensuring optimal performance and protection for high-mileage engines.

FRAM Engine Oil Full Synthetic SAE 10W-30 is a full synthetic motor oil blended with high  quality synthetic base stocks and the latest additive technology to provide the ultimate protection  for your engine. Specifically formulated for the rigorous environment of gas-direct engine (GDI)  and turbo gas-direct engine (TGDI) designs as well as providing increased protection for  carbureted or normally fuel injected engines. FRAM Engine Oil Full Synthetic SAE 10W-30  contains additive technology designed to prevent low-speed pre-ignition (LSPI). LSPI can lead  to pre-mature engine failure and is a major concern of the automotive industry for vehicles  employing GDI or TGDI technology. This oil also provides increased wear protection, oxidation  and shear stability over previous oil categories.

Product Features:

• Outstanding thermal and oxidation stability
• Excellent sludge and varnish protection
• Faster oil flow at start-up
• Volatility: lowers oil vaporization and consumption at extreme conditions
• Always refer to your vehicles operating manual to select the correct grade oil for your engine.
• Ultimate engine protection: FRAM Full Synthetic Oil 10W30 1 QT is specifically formulated with high-quality synthetic base stocks and advanced additive technology to provide the ultimate protection for your engine, ensuring its longevity and performance.

FRAM Full Synthetic High Mileage SAE 10W-30 is a full synthetic motor oil blended with high quality synthetic base stocks and and enhanced additives that meet the stringent API: SP, SN, SM, SL, SJ, and ILSAC GF-6A specifications while reducing leaks and oil consumption in worn or higher mileage engines. Formulated with synthetic base stocks, this oil offers increased oxidation inhibition performance as well as increased high and low temperature performance when compared against conventional oils. The FRAM Full Synthetic High Mileage SAE 10W-30 is formulated to help clean out sludge buildup and keep engines running clean and with increased efficiency and power. Specially designed for engines with over 75,000 miles, the FRAM Full Synthetic High Mileage SAE 10W-30 provides the ultimate protection for your higher mileage engine. Specifically formulated for the rigorous environment of gas-direct engine (GDI) and turbo gas-direct engine (TGDI) designs as well as providing increased protection for carbureted or normally fuel injected engines. FRAM Full Synthetic High Mileage SAE 10W-30 contains additive technology designed to prevent low-speed pre-ignition (LSPI). LSPI can lead to pre-mature engine failure and is a major concern of the automotive industry for vehicles employing GDI or TGDI technology. This oil also provides increased wear protection, oxidation and shear stability for higher mileage vehicles over previous oil categories.

Product Features:

• Faster oil flow at start-up
• Fuel efficiency gains over heavier grade oils
• Reduces oil cumsumption
• Excellent sludge and varnish protection
• Slows engine leaks
• Outstanding thermal and oxidation stability
• Lowers oil vaporization and consumption at extreme conditions
• ALWAYS REFER TO YOUR VEHICLES OPERATING MANUAL TO SELECT THE CORRECT GRADE OIL FOR YOUR ENGINE.
• Engine Cleaning and Efficiency: Helps clean out sludge buildup, keeping engines running clean with increased efficiency and power, ideal for engines with over 75,000 miles.
• Advanced LSPI Prevention: Contains additive technology designed to prevent low-speed pre-ignition (LSPI), a major concern for vehicles with gas-direct engine (GDI) and turbo gas-direct engine (TGDI) designs.
• Comprehensive Engine Protection: Provides increased wear protection, oxidation, and shear stability for higher mileage vehicles, meeting stringent API: SP, SN, SM, SL, SJ, and ILSAC GF-6A specifications.

Royal Purple Motor Oil is a specially formulated multi viscocity oil for use in gasoline and diesel engines of all types from cars and trucks to SUVs, motorcycles and boats. Royal Purple(R) Motor Oil with Synerlec(R) additive technology reduces friction, which results in a 1-3 percent increase in horsepower, lowers operating temperatures, provides superior corrosion protection, improves fuel economy, reduces emissions and extends oil life. A.P.I. Certified.

Product Features:

• Better wear protection
• Increased fuel efficiency
• Better protection of the expensive catalytic emission system
• Improved compatibility with fuels containing ethanol
• Superior corrosion protection
• Meets ILSAC GF-5 and Dexos1 performance requirements

Castrol® EDGE® Extended Performance is Castrol’s most advanced full synthetic motor oil. It provides ultimate performance and the strength to enable an extended drain of 20,000 miles or a full year (whichever comes first).

Product Features:

• Approved and Licensed Specifications include: API SP/SN PLUS, ILSAC GF-6, GM dexos1 Gen 2, ACEA A5/B5, ACEA C2, Ford WSS-M2C961-A1, Meets engine test performance of Chrysler MS-6395 and MS-13340
• 10X Better High Temperature Performance (Seq IIIH test vs. API SP limit)
• 6X Better Wear Protection (Based on Seq IVA vs. latest test limit)

Quaker State 10W-40 conventional motor oil helps engines survive daily commutes from high-speed highway operation to repetitive, stop-and-go driving. It maintains the required viscosity from start to finish, providing optimal protection. Quaker State Motor Oil combats engine sludge and deposits, providing rust protection from harmful acids generated by engine contaminants. It reduces engine wear, providing durable wear protection. Quaker State 10W-40 Motor Oil exceeds the requirements of the following industry specifications: API SN and all previous categories. For a full list of equipment approvals and recommendations, please consult your local Quaker State Technical Help Desk and always consult your owners manual.

Product Features:

• Conventional 10W-40 that provides durable wear protection and reduces engine wear
• Provides corrosion protection against harmful acids generated by engine contaminants
• Maintains viscosity from start to finish, providing optimal oil film protection
• Helps engines survive daily commutes from high-speed highway operation to repetitive, stop-and-go driving
• Combats engine sludge and deposits
• Formulated to exceed the requirements of industry specification API SN and all previous categories
• Formerly known as Quaker State Advanced Durability 10W-40 motor oil
• Rust Protection: Provides rust protection from harmful acids generated by engine contaminants, extending the life of your engine.

Formulated to meet the specific requirements of Toyota, Lexus, and scion vehicles equipped with conventional (non-CVT) transmissions that require the use of ATF T-IV. Recommended for service-fill in all Toyota, Lexus, and Scion automatic transmissions where ATF T-IV is specified. Fuel economy demands and more sophisticated electronic controls have made automatic transmissions not only more complex, but also unique to each vehicle manufacturer. Long gone are the days of having just a couple choices of automatic transmission fluid type. IDEMITSU is the factory fill Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) supplier to most Asian imports. IDEMITSU application-specific ATF products match the exact friction materials and performance requirements of each different vehicle model for which they are made.

Product Features:

• Excellent resistance to oxidation and thermal breakdown provide long fluid life and extended protection
• Precisely engineered frictional characteristics guarantee smooth shifting and outstanding anti-shudder performance
• Provides superior cleanliness, maintaining the transmission free of sludge and varnish deposits
• Excellent seal compatibility and conditioning reduces risk of fluid leaks due to seal shrinkage, hardening and cracking
• Advanced anti-wear technology provides maximum protection to gears and bearings
• Excellent seal compatibility and conditioning reduces risk of fluid leaks due to seal shrinkage, hardening and cracking

5 fl. oz. Tube – A 100% synthetic formula, coupled with real ceramic solids make this premium brake lubricant our longest lasting, most temperature resistant way to silence brake noise. Effective from -50F to 3000F (-46C to 1649C), this product maintains its lubricating integrity under the most extreme conditions. Resistant to corrosion and contaminants, it will not wash out. Suggested Applications: Disc brake caliper hardware, bushings, pistons, rubber sleeves and seals. DIRECTIONS:

Product Features:

• Clean parts to be lubricated with Permatex® Brake and Parts Cleaner
• Apply small amount to caliper hardware, backing plates, bushings and seals to create uniform surface areas and prevent noise. Safe on rubber seals and plastic.
• Lubricant may also be used as a noise suppressor to eliminate caliper brake squeal by applying to the BACK of the brake pad.
• DO NOT APPLY TO ANY BRAKING SURFACES. TECHNICAL DATA SHEET