Castrol Sports Edge 10w-60 for M3

aussiem3 · 08-22-2010, 08:51 AM

I had a oil change done a month ago and have done 1000 km since when the amber low engine oil warning light came on. Check the electronic measurement and it indicated minimum and required 1 litre to top up.

The last oil change cost me AUS$250 for 10 ltrs of TWS oil alone at the stealer dealer.

I decided to go to the local Auto One store to check out the Castrol oil in stock. I went armed the TWS specs 10w-60 with ACEA A3/B3. Castrol Sports Edge is of the same viscosity and spec and a 5 litre can cost me $80. I don't know whether this is available in all markets but to me it saved me a lot of money.

In the future an oil change (DIY) will cost me $160 and some elbow grease.

Hope this helps anyone who is looking for TWS alternate.

aus · 08-22-2010, 11:37 AM

Click the "Search this forums" button in the right upper corner. Type in Castrol Edge. You'll get a lot of thread. You'll have to decide yourself it it's the same or not.

aussiem3 · 08-22-2010, 08:35 PM

I am not questioning whether I should use or not. The specs and the viscosity is the same as the TWS 10w-60. I am just sharing what I have discovered.

JAJ · 08-22-2010, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by aussiem3

I am not questioning whether I should use or not. The specs and the viscosity is the same as the TWS 10w-60. I am just sharing what I have discovered.

Like many others, you've "discovered" an oil that doesn't meet BMW's specs for the M3. Edge 10w-60 is for M-cars. Edge Sport 10w-60 doesn't meet BMW M specifications and has the potential to void your warranty. Your choice.

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aussiem3 Colonel 274 Rep 2,664 Posts Drives: Goggomobil Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kangaroo land iTrader: (1) Garage List 2017 BMW X6/// F86 [0.00]	Castrol Sports Edge 10w-60 for M3 I had a oil change done a month ago and have done 1000 km since when the amber low engine oil warning light came on. Check the electronic measurement and it indicated minimum and required 1 litre to top up. The last oil change cost me AUS$250 for 10 ltrs of TWS oil alone at the stealer dealer. I decided to go to the local Auto One store to check out the Castrol oil in stock. I went armed the TWS specs 10w-60 with ACEA A3/B3. Castrol Sports Edge is of the same viscosity and spec and a 5 litre can cost me $80. I don't know whether this is available in all markets but to me it saved me a lot of money. In the future an oil change (DIY) will cost me $160 and some elbow grease. Hope this helps anyone who is looking for TWS alternate. __________________ F86 X6/// Last edited by aussiem3; 08-22-2010 at 08:52 AM.. Reason: typo
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aus Major General 892 Rep 9,032 Posts Drives: Odysse Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA iTrader: (10)	Click the "Search this forums" button in the right upper corner. Type in Castrol Edge. You'll get a lot of thread. You'll have to decide yourself it it's the same or not. __________________ Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."
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aussiem3 Colonel 274 Rep 2,664 Posts Drives: Goggomobil Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kangaroo land iTrader: (1) Garage List 2017 BMW X6/// F86 [0.00]	I am not questioning whether I should use or not. The specs and the viscosity is the same as the TWS 10w-60. I am just sharing what I have discovered. __________________ F86 X6///
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