Wrong engine oil

Nishan · 01-13-2013, 03:44 PM

My oil light came on today, so I stopped at a petrol station and topped up 1 liter of 15w-40 oil.

I now realized that the recommended oil is 10w-60!

Should I be concerned about this mistake?

canadian stig · 01-13-2013, 04:25 PM

probably not. how much oil did you add?

Nishan · 01-13-2013, 04:30 PM

Just 1litre as specified by the warning light

Vic311 · 01-13-2013, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by canadian stig

probably not. how much oil did you add?

Reading comprehension fail.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nishan

My oil light came on today, so I stopped at a petrol station and topped up 1 liter of 15w-40 oil.

I now realized that the recommended oil is 10w-60! Should I be concerned about this mistake?

OP you should be fine. This isn't going to do anything as the oil capacity on this engine is quite large at over 9 liters

Mike Benvo · 01-13-2013, 04:34 PM

You'll be fine. Just be more conscious next time.

Nishan · 01-13-2013, 04:35 PM

Thanks. When I realized the mistake I wanted to kick myself!

I thought I would need to drain the oil, which would be costly.

Vic311 · 01-13-2013, 04:37 PM

I hope the oil you used was at least fully synthetic.

Nishan · 01-13-2013, 04:41 PM

Just checked, it was mineral oil

Nishan · 01-13-2013, 04:42 PM

Here is a link to the spec:
http://www.engen.co.za/downloads/products_and_services/lubricants/engen_lubricants/automotive/crankcase/ENGEN%20%20XTREME%20%2015W-40.pdf

Transfer · 01-13-2013, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Nishan

Just checked, it was mineral oil

Mike Benvo · 01-13-2013, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nishan

Just checked, it was mineral oil

I hope you're kidding.

Nishan · 01-13-2013, 04:50 PM

No guys, I am ignorant when it comes to this stuff. What should I do?

Vic311 · 01-13-2013, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Nishan

Just checked, it was mineral oil

Wat>?

quadpipes · 01-13-2013, 05:11 PM

I may be mistaken, but isn't most non-synthetic motor oil considered to be Group I or II mineral oil?

Nishan · 01-13-2013, 05:16 PM

I went back to the petrol station and checked. I used a multigrade oil. Is that bad? If so, how do I rectify?

gblansten · 01-13-2013, 05:35 PM

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

Vic311 · 01-13-2013, 05:38 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.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nishan

I went back to the petrol station and checked. I used a multigrade oil. Is that bad? If so, how do I rectify?

OP the oil you listed doesn't appear to be fully sythetic. Nothing you can do now. Just change the oil sooner rather than later

Peahi · 01-13-2013, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Nishan

No guys, I am ignorant when it comes to this stuff. What should I do?

Sounds like you put it lawn mower oil. Its ok, you just need to put in double what the screen says.

Do you know how to read?

phrozen06 · 01-13-2013, 05:43 PM

This thread delivers.

Nishan · 01-13-2013, 05:46 PM

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

quadpipes · 01-13-2013, 05:51 PM

You guys need to cut the OP some slack for asking a reasonable question in what is supposed to be the premier M3 forum, especially considering that terms differ worldwide (and the OP is posting from South Africa).

Non synthetic motor oil IS considered to be mineral oil (the process of refining a barrel of oil is to separate it into base - or mineral - oils). And is called that in other parts of the world. Chill a bit.

And OP you are ok if you only added a liter or less of non-synthetic/mineral oil in a pinch.

Nishan · 01-13-2013, 05:53 PM

Thanks quadpipes

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01-13-2013, 04:25 PM	#2
canadian stig Banned Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: canada Posts: 242 iTrader: (0)	probably not. how much oil did you add?

01-13-2013, 04:30 PM	#3
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]	Just 1litre as specified by the warning light

01-13-2013, 04:35 PM	#6
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]	Thanks. When I realized the mistake I wanted to kick myself! I thought I would need to drain the oil, which would be costly.

01-13-2013, 04:37 PM	#7
Vic311 Zen Drives: 2011 e92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: CA Posts: 848 iTrader: (0)	I hope the oil you used was at least fully synthetic.

01-13-2013, 04:41 PM	#8
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]	Just checked, it was mineral oil

01-13-2013, 04:42 PM	#9
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]	Here is a link to the spec: http://www.engen.co.za/downloads/products_and_services/lubricants/engen_lubricants/automotive/crankcase/ENGEN%20%20XTREME%20%2015W-40.pdf

01-13-2013, 04:50 PM	#12
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]	No guys, I am ignorant when it comes to this stuff. What should I do?

01-13-2013, 05:11 PM	#14
quadpipes Second Lieutenant Drives: '11 E92 M3 IB/Beige,M-DCT,ZCP Join Date: May 2009 Location: Missippi USofA Posts: 248 iTrader: (0)	I may be mistaken, but isn't most non-synthetic motor oil considered to be Group I or II mineral oil?

01-13-2013, 05:16 PM	#15
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 went back to the petrol station and checked. I used a multigrade oil. Is that bad? If so, how do I rectify?

01-13-2013, 05:35 PM	#16
gblansten Captain Obvious Drives: 2011 BMW M3 SSII/Black Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Thick ascending limb Posts: 1,255 iTrader: (0)	You can also use extra virgin olive oil in a pinch so long as you keep it under a liter.

01-13-2013, 05:46 PM	#20
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]	Yeah I know I f..ked up!!! Should I drain the oil and refill?

01-13-2013, 05:51 PM	#21
quadpipes Second Lieutenant Drives: '11 E92 M3 IB/Beige,M-DCT,ZCP Join Date: May 2009 Location: Missippi USofA Posts: 248 iTrader: (0)	You guys need to cut the OP some slack for asking a reasonable question in what is supposed to be the premier M3 forum, especially considering that terms differ worldwide (and the OP is posting from South Africa). Non synthetic motor oil IS considered to be mineral oil (the process of refining a barrel of oil is to separate it into base - or mineral - oils). And is called that in other parts of the world. Chill a bit. And OP you are ok if you only added a liter or less of non-synthetic/mineral oil in a pinch.

01-13-2013, 05:53 PM	#22
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]	Thanks quadpipes