What type of oil to put in my 2011 m3 e90

_Jono_ · 02-22-2011, 07:12 PM

Thanks

SunnyD · 02-22-2011, 07:15 PM

OEM Castrol TWS 10w-60?

prichards516 · 02-22-2011, 07:18 PM

when i was running low i went to the dealership and my service guy hooked me up with 2 bottles, i thought that was pretty cool of them. give it a shot lol

mdosu · 02-22-2011, 07:21 PM

is this a joke?

_Jono_ · 02-22-2011, 07:29 PM

are u a joke

dirtyfreebooter · 02-22-2011, 07:33 PM

Richbot · 02-22-2011, 07:49 PM

Snake

slimflem · 02-22-2011, 08:02 PM

I use Lubro Moly in my M3 and change the oil every 4-5K.

Georgeair · 02-23-2011, 06:44 AM

I think all this 10W60 overpriced oil stuff is just bunk. I changed out to non-synth Castrol 5W30 a month ago and it seems to be running better than ever. I think I picked up about 7HP, and my miles per tank actually went up!

Kyoshi71 · 02-23-2011, 07:08 AM

You meant to say, "What type of oil should Iput in my 2011 M3 E90?"

Your question was a statment and got us all geared up to learn something new.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SunnyD

OEM Castrol TWS 10w-60?

^This

kmarei · 02-23-2011, 11:16 AM

also lowers your cholestrol

elm3 · 02-23-2011, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kmarei

also lowers your cholestrol

^ +1

Templar · 02-25-2011, 09:51 AM

FStop7 · 02-25-2011, 10:28 AM

suntan oil

davem3fan · 02-25-2011, 10:28 AM

But seriously, has anyone run the Red Line 10/60 and done oil analysis?

JCtx · 02-25-2011, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davem3fan

But seriously, has anyone run the Red Line 10/60 and done oil analysis?

Since BMW is paying for service, they can 'recommend' only the brand they want, and they obviously have a marketing agreement with Castrol. Any group IV or V 10/60 synthetic oil even for BMW's ridiculous intervals would be fine, and I believe Redline is at least a group IV. For 7,500 miles, like most here adhere to, even a group III synthetic would be fine, but haven't seen any in 10/60.

What I have a problem with is the 10/60 part, especially when not tracking the car. I'm positive engine is wearing more every cold start, especially in winter. Probably a band-aid for lousy tolerances. That might explain why some engines gulp oil while others don't, under similar circumstances. Oh well. At least mine doesn't consume an abnormal amount, since level hasn't moved from full in 3K miles (that doesn't mean is not consuming, but at least less than 1/4L). Ferrari recommends 5/40 Pennzoil Ultra all the time, by the way. Have a great day.

Radiation Joe · 03-03-2011, 01:32 PM

I've read in other threads that the 10W-60 TWS breaks down pretty quickly to about 10W-50 viscosity and stays there for the full life of the oil (15k miles). The 50 weight is necessary for the very high temperatures this engine generates when driven hard (as in at the track). If not tracking the car, I believe something like Redline 10W-40 would be more appropriate. I'd mix it 50/50 with their 30 weight race oil and change it at 7500 mile intervals.

By the way, on the TDI forums, more and more oil analyses are supporting 20+k mile intervals. And that's with a diesel!!!!! I'll stick to my 7500 mile intervals, but food for thought.

demonglide · 03-21-2014, 08:22 PM

I used vegetable oil in my M3 an it was spitting out German schnitzels as I drove down the road. Hahahahahah

dparm · 03-21-2014, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by demonglide

I used vegetable oil in my M3 an it was spitting out German schnitzels as I drove down the road. Hahahahahah

You bumped a three year old thread to post that?

Vic311 · 03-21-2014, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dparm

You bumped a three year old thread to post that?

Must have been a slow day in the office.

Powerslide · 03-22-2014, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vic311

Quote:

Originally Posted by dparm

You bumped a three year old thread to post that?

Must have been a slow day in the office.

Either that or he finished all of his homework and his xbox isn't working...

runnyeggsham · 06-11-2015, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Powerslide

Either that or he finished all of his homework and his xbox isn't working...

Nah he's just being a "charming" Canadian.

02-22-2011, 07:12 PM	#1
_Jono_ Second Lieutenant 24 Rep 217 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 DCT, 2012 GTR, Speed3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	What type of oil to put in my 2011 m3 e90 Thanks
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

02-22-2011, 07:15 PM	#2
SunnyD Major 452 Rep 1,289 Posts Drives: M4 GTS Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Long Beach, CA iTrader: (0)	OEM Castrol TWS 10w-60? __________________ '16 ///M4 GTS '11.75 ///E90 M3 ZCP \| DCT '06 ///M5 \| SMG - Gone '98 ///M3 \| 5MT - Gone '07 ///M Coupe \| 6MT - Gone
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-22-2011, 07:18 PM	#3
prichards516 Lieutenant 30 Rep 482 Posts Drives: e92 M3 zcp Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (2)	when i was running low i went to the dealership and my service guy hooked me up with 2 bottles, i thought that was pretty cool of them. give it a shot lol
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-22-2011, 07:21 PM	#4
mdosu Banned 314 Rep 8,496 Posts Drives: Double Vanos'd Civic-M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (6)	is this a joke?
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-22-2011, 07:29 PM	#5
_Jono_ Second Lieutenant 24 Rep 217 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 DCT, 2012 GTR, Speed3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	are u a joke
	Appreciate 1 Quote

02-22-2011, 07:33 PM	#6
dirtyfreebooter Captain 341 Rep 655 Posts Drives: Vespa Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Boulder, CO iTrader: (2)
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-22-2011, 07:49 PM	#7
Richbot Major General 2759 Rep 5,483 Posts Drives: Jerez Black E90 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: STL iTrader: (5)	Snake __________________
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-22-2011, 08:02 PM	#8
slimflem get driving! 10 Rep 260 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	I use Lubro Moly in my M3 and change the oil every 4-5K.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-23-2011, 06:44 AM	#9
Georgeair Captain 80 Rep 803 Posts Drives: '08 Melbourne E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madison, MS iTrader: (2)	I think all this 10W60 overpriced oil stuff is just bunk. I changed out to non-synth Castrol 5W30 a month ago and it seems to be running better than ever. I think I picked up about 7HP, and my miles per tank actually went up! __________________ Objects in mirror are slower than they appear.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-23-2011, 11:16 AM	#11
kmarei Major General 686 Rep 6,845 Posts Drives: 2018 Audi RS5 coupe Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Reston, VA iTrader: (34) Garage List 2018 Audi RS5 [0.00]	also lowers your cholestrol
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-25-2011, 09:51 AM	#13
Templar Lieutenant Colonel 268 Rep 1,883 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: One of the coasts... iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [10.00]	__________________ '11 BMW E92 ///M3 - ZCP and DCT '15 Ford F-250 - Lariat, 6.7 Powerstroke Turbo-diesel
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-25-2011, 10:28 AM	#14
FStop7 I like cars 329 Rep 5,052 Posts Drives: M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Newbury Park, CA iTrader: (3)	suntan oil
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-25-2011, 10:28 AM	#15
davem3fan Captain 186 Rep 722 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 Sedan Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Philly Metro iTrader: (2) Garage List 2016 BMW M3 [0.00] 2013 BMW X5 xDrive35d [0.00]	But seriously, has anyone run the Red Line 10/60 and done oil analysis? __________________ Dave Flogaus CCA #123862 11 E90 M3 Sedan DCT 94 E36 325is M-Tech (S50)
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-03-2011, 01:32 PM	#17
Radiation Joe Veni Vidi Vici 89 Rep 2,750 Posts Drives: '11 JB/BBe-6sp-e90 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Macungie PA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 e90 M3-Sold [8.50] 2003 RS6 - Sold [0.00] 2009 e90 M3 - Gone [0.00] 2003 M3 SOLD [0.00] old 2002 [10.00]	I've read in other threads that the 10W-60 TWS breaks down pretty quickly to about 10W-50 viscosity and stays there for the full life of the oil (15k miles). The 50 weight is necessary for the very high temperatures this engine generates when driven hard (as in at the track). If not tracking the car, I believe something like Redline 10W-40 would be more appropriate. I'd mix it 50/50 with their 30 weight race oil and change it at 7500 mile intervals. By the way, on the TDI forums, more and more oil analyses are supporting 20+k mile intervals. And that's with a diesel!!!!! I'll stick to my 7500 mile intervals, but food for thought. __________________ Dinan compliment of stuff plus PF rotors and RG63s. Enough for now. Why, yes. I am an abrasive bastard.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-21-2014, 08:22 PM	#18
demonglide Private First Class 14 Rep 189 Posts Drives: k3 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: ontario iTrader: (0)	I used vegetable oil in my M3 an it was spitting out German schnitzels as I drove down the road. Hahahahahah
	Appreciate 0 Quote