Wrong engine oil - Page 2

Phanto///M · 01-13-2013, 05:57 PM

Not trying to put OP down but if you own an expensive performance car wouldnt you do a little research before trying to add any old oil? The manual is your best friend.

Mike Benvo · 01-13-2013, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Nishan

Yeah I know I f..ked up!!! Should I drain the oil and refill?

If you put non synthetic oil in, if it was my car I would perform an oil change with the right oil without a doubt.

quadpipes · 01-13-2013, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike Benvo

If you put non synthetic oil in, if it was my car I would perform an oil change with the right oil without a doubt.

+1

gatorfast · 01-13-2013, 06:15 PM

On a side note I would be more cautious too in he future and not blindly add 1 full liter when the light comes on. Generally, half a liter will be enough. You can always add more if needed but it's more difficult to take out when overfilled...

My low oil light just came on 2 days ago. Added half a liter and now the reading is between the halfway mark and top of the indicator.

ChrisK · 01-13-2013, 06:16 PM

If put non-synthetic in my M3, I wouldn't be able to sleep until I got the oil changed.

baba louey · 01-13-2013, 06:52 PM

I've been using synthetics since about 1975 (Amsoils was one of the first auto syns). I have consistently read over the years that the two types of oil in question are compatible ie they won't form some sort of damaging emulsion or toxic brew. Ideally not the best situation but I have done it with other vehicles for various reasons and I haven't seen any ill effects. Maybe we have a chemical engineer amongst us who can comment.

Team Plutonium · 01-13-2013, 07:08 PM

This is a joke, right?

1MtoM3 · 01-13-2013, 07:30 PM

hahahahaha no fucking problem whatsoever!

Even with a 50/50 mix with normal driving for 1000 miles I wouldn't lose sleep over it

GIdriver · 01-13-2013, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by gblansten

You can also use extra virgin olive oil in a pinch so long as you keep it under a liter.

LMFAO!!!!

gblansten · 01-13-2013, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by GIdriver

LMFAO!!!!

The only real question and I'm not sure of the answer is "which vinaigrette to run in with the olive oil?"

GIdriver · 01-13-2013, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by gblansten

The only real question and I'm not sure of the answer is "which vinaigrette to run in with the olive oil?"

LOL!! Man, this is one crazy thread!

quadpipes · 01-13-2013, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by GIdriver

LMFAO!!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by gblansten

The only real question and I'm not sure of the answer is "which vinaigrette to run in with the olive oil?"

It is actually too bad that someone can't ask a reasonable question on the premier M3 forum, especially someone relatively new and from a part of the world that we don't often hear from, and not get the abuse that has been shown here. I am not above poking fun, but c'mon guys...Flame suit on.

Vic311 · 01-13-2013, 08:44 PM

I kind of knew what the OP meant when he said mineral oil. But a good ribbing never killed anyone.

CBS · 01-13-2013, 09:55 PM

So I shouldn't be using the enclosed OIL in my S65?

OP, sorry I couldn't help myself. As everyone has said, you should be fine but if it were me, I would change my oil and filter to get it right.

Good Luck!

Vic311 · 01-13-2013, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 1MtoM3

hahahahaha no fucking problem whatsoever!

Even with a 50/50 mix with normal driving for 1000 miles I wouldn't lose sleep over it

This is true..its called semi-synthetic..still wouldnt run it in my engine.

gblansten · 01-13-2013, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by quadpipes

It is actually too bad that someone can't ask a reasonable question on the premier M3 forum, especially someone relatively new and from a part of the world that we don't often hear from, and not get the abuse that has been shown here. I am not above poking fun, but c'mon guys...Flame suit on.

What do you have against olive oil?

donovan · 01-13-2013, 11:04 PM

Holy hell, just drain the oil when possible and put 10w60 castrol in...damn.

Amri215 · 01-13-2013, 11:56 PM

raywong · 01-14-2013, 12:47 AM

Synth oil last longer, the polymer holds up a lot better in high temp.
It is no big deal unless you are tracking the car.

Nishan · 01-14-2013, 01:07 AM

I dont use the car on the track. It is my daily driver. Ok, so it is going to cost about USD450 to change oil. Expensive mistake!!!

Will I have problems if I dont change the oil?

Team Plutonium · 01-14-2013, 01:37 AM

serranot · 01-14-2013, 06:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nishan

I dont use the car on the track. It is my daily driver. Ok, so it is going to cost about USD450 to change oil. Expensive mistake!!!

Will I have problems if I dont change the oil?

Don't listen to all of these OCDs who can't sleep because their car cover is not on, the lug nuts aren't polished, and 11% of their engine oil is not spec.

It will be just fine until the next oil change.

01-13-2013, 06:16 PM	#27
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01-13-2013, 07:08 PM	#29
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01-13-2013, 07:30 PM	#30
1MtoM3 HayZeus Drives: 2012 E92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Brossard , Canada Posts: 274 iTrader: (0)	hahahahaha no fucking problem whatsoever! Even with a 50/50 mix with normal driving for 1000 miles I wouldn't lose sleep over it __________________ BLOME !!! MW E92 , Turner test pipes , Vorsteiner Titanium catback, TMS spacers, ESS remap , KW sleeves.

01-13-2013, 09:55 PM	#36
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01-13-2013, 11:04 PM	#39
donovan Brigadier General Drives: E92 m3 AW, light package Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: le' Murica Posts: 3,036 iTrader: (8)	Holy hell, just drain the oil when possible and put 10w60 castrol in...damn. __________________ e46 m3 Black To many mods

01-13-2013, 05:57 PM	#23
Phanto///M Second Lieutenant Drives: 08 E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Long Island Posts: 232 iTrader: (0)	Not trying to put OP down but if you own an expensive performance car wouldnt you do a little research before trying to add any old oil? The manual is your best friend.

01-13-2013, 06:15 PM	#26
gatorfast Lieutenant Colonel Drives: MR E90 M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SoFla Posts: 1,808 iTrader: (3)	On a side note I would be more cautious too in he future and not blindly add 1 full liter when the light comes on. Generally, half a liter will be enough. You can always add more if needed but it's more difficult to take out when overfilled... My low oil light just came on 2 days ago. Added half a liter and now the reading is between the halfway mark and top of the indicator.

01-13-2013, 06:52 PM	#28
baba louey Private First Class Drives: 2012 M3 coupe Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: calgary Posts: 111 iTrader: (0)	I've been using synthetics since about 1975 (Amsoils was one of the first auto syns). I have consistently read over the years that the two types of oil in question are compatible ie they won't form some sort of damaging emulsion or toxic brew. Ideally not the best situation but I have done it with other vehicles for various reasons and I haven't seen any ill effects. Maybe we have a chemical engineer amongst us who can comment.

01-13-2013, 08:44 PM	#35
Vic311 Zen Drives: 2011 e92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: CA Posts: 847 iTrader: (0)	I kind of knew what the OP meant when he said mineral oil. But a good ribbing never killed anyone.

01-13-2013, 11:56 PM	#40
Amri215 Banned Drives: 2012 Alpine White M3 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 161 iTrader: (0)

01-14-2013, 12:47 AM	#41
raywong Private First Class Drives: E92M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 126 iTrader: (0)	Synth oil last longer, the polymer holds up a lot better in high temp. It is no big deal unless you are tracking the car.

01-14-2013, 01:07 AM	#42
Nishan Private Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: South africa Posts: 83 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 E92 M3 [0.00] 2006 Z4 3.0si coupe [0.00] 2010 135i [0.00] 2004 Chrysler Cross ... [0.00] 2004 Z4 2.5 roadster [0.00]	I dont use the car on the track. It is my daily driver. Ok, so it is going to cost about USD450 to change oil. Expensive mistake!!! Will I have problems if I dont change the oil?

01-14-2013, 01:37 AM	#43
Team Plutonium Major General Drives: 911 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Upstate Posts: 8,506 iTrader: (1)	__________________ Gone... ESS VT2-625 \| ESS Tune \| M24 Oil Cooler \| Brembo 380mm BBK \| Dinan 4.10 Diff \| KW Variant 3 Coilovers \| Dinan Camber Plates \| Dinan Strut Tower Braces \| Dinan X-Pipe \| Akrapovic Exhaust \| Vorsteiner GTS3 Bumper \| Varis System One Diffuser \| OEM Performance Spoiler \| Stack Gauges \| GTS Door Sills \| Volk TE37 \| Falken Azenis RT615K 275/315 \| Pulled Fenders \| Turner Stud Kit \| OMP ARS Racing Seats New: 991C2S

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