Total 10w 50

farbarg · 04-29-2013, 08:36 PM

So the shop I go to just put in Total 10w 50 claiming it did better than Castro 10w 60 in some comparo test. I've not been able to find anything on line claiming that, but I have found ecstuning (http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E90-M3-.../Oil/ES262947/) selling it. Going to the track later this week and wondering if I should make them swap it out. Does anyone have any data to back up going for castrol other than that's what everyone recommends? TIA

thekurgan · 04-30-2013, 11:32 AM

FWIW, I wouldn't have had them use that oil until they showed the comparison.

Unlike the S54, the S65 was designed for use with TWS/EDGE 10w-60, although some have run other oils, I don't think your engine will grenade, but would be good to get an oil analysis.

mdosu · 04-30-2013, 11:33 AM

they claim it's better than TWS or some other Castrol 10-60?

1MOREMOD · 04-30-2013, 11:39 AM

total is good and have used it. thought they made a 10-60 though just like the castrol.

farbarg · 04-30-2013, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by mdosu

they claim it's better than TWS or some other Castrol 10-60?

That was unclear. I'm sure this isn't going to cause major problems in the short term; it doesn't look like a bad oil and the weight is not hugely different. If I wasn't planning on going to the track I might not be concerned.

farbarg · 04-30-2013, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

total is good and have used it. thought they made a 10-60 though just like the castrol.

Interesting. In any case, they ended up using the 10w 50.

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