New Castrol 10w60 oil approved for the M engines

[alpina527]

It seems that Castrol are now branding their 10w60 TWS oil as Edge Professional TWS 10w60.

There is no reference to it being approved for M engines on the bottle any more, but I am assured by Castrol Tech dept that it's the newest version of TWS and definitely still approved for the M engines.

I bought mine straight from the dealers and you can see the omission of the 'Approved for M series engines'

The old dealer supplied TWS on the left, the new dealer supplied TWS on the right





So now the age old question of which oil for my M gets even more confusing for newcomers. Or perhaps not!

Maybe Castrol are planning to roll both the edge and TWS names into one name in the future, being Edge Professional TWS?

We have the approved oils: (apparently these oils have 3 times the shear strength as the non approved Edge Sport)

Castrol Edge 10w60
Castrol TWS Motorsport 10w60
Castrol Edge Professional TWS 10w60

None approved Castrol oil

Castrol 10w60 Edge Sport

[Grail05]

only if i can get this in the US.. it would be nice...

I use this on my previous S2K... works like a charm.

[JCtx]

Originally Posted by alpina527

We have the approved oils:

Castrol Edge 10w60
Castrol TWS Motorsport 10w60
Castrol Edge Professional TWS 10w60

My guess is they're one and the same. But if not, they need to differentiate them. Are all group IV?

Label (for the Professional) clearly says 'approved for BMW M engines'. But if you still can't find any of them at regular auto parts stores, there's nothing to get excited about IMO.

[alpina527]

Originally Posted by elp_jc

My guess is they're one and the same. But if not, they need to differentiate them. Are all group IV?

Label (for the Professional) clearly says 'approved for BMW M engines'. But if you still can't find any of them at regular auto parts stores, there's nothing to get excited about IMO.

Not sure what the situation is in the US, but in the UK we have two oils that were recommended for M models. The Edge variant can be bought at regular vendors and the TWS can be bought from the dealers. They are both exactly the same oil.

The newer SM pec Professional Edge TWS blend looks like a way of giving both outlets the same branding with less confusion.

What the difference is with the new stuff, I have no idea

[mdosu]

too bad we can't get this in the US.

[THE TECH]

Originally Posted by mdosu

too bad we can't get this in the US.

+1

[PIMP "E"]

same oil just different labels and bottling. europeans pay two to three times more for oil. i live in germany and i order my oil from the U.S. (turnermotorsports)

[F32Fleet]

Old rumor was that TWS from dealerships is an ester base whereas the retail TWS is PAO base.

[Neil McRae]

i think they are using the new name as a scam to stop people bringing their own oil to services.

[THE TECH]

Originally Posted by Neil McRae

i think they are using the new name as a scam to stop people bringing their own oil to services.

I would highly doubt that.

[Apex_L8]

I hope they start carrying this at Walmart

[aussiem3]

I bought my oil Castrol Edge 10w-60 SN through a normal retailer when I realised BMW Australia don't have access Castrol TWS 10w-60 anymore. Labelling depends from country to country. BMW Australia and its dealers are using Castrol Edge 10w-60 SN and charging a premium when you can buy the say at Auto 1, Repco and Supercheap Auto. I paid $175 for 10 litres. The dealer charges between $210-225 for 10 lites.

I can do my DIY oil change for $200 including oil filter instead of paying the stealer $450. It took for an hour the first time I changed the oil. It's a good experience to see how things come together in your pride and joy!

Castrol Australia have its own website:

http://castroledge.com.au/partners/bmw

http://castroledge.com.au/oils/

[MA///M3]

FYI-to the Austrailian guy-try Barvarian Auto for our oil -cheaper than Turnermotorsports

[tibra1]

Just a label rebranding..and could be the US wont see this version..I would venture their formulation is one and the same ..w maybe some improvements in the rebrand. :

[aussiem3]

Originally Posted by MAM3

FYI-to the Austrailian guy-try Barvarian Auto for our oil -cheaper than Turnermotorsports

I bought my oil locally in Australia. You have mistaken the above for the post below.

The oil is a lot dearer at the dealership - 30% mark up - and to add to that is the $192 + GST for an hour's oil service in addition to charging for all the consumables.

Originally Posted by PIMP "E"

same oil just different labels and bottling. europeans pay two to three times more for oil. i live in germany and i order my oil from the U.S. (turnermotorsports)

[Sergei]

What is the best place to buy this oil here in the U.S.? Order Turnermotorsport or go to BMW dealer?? Walmart dont have it.

[mdosu]

Originally Posted by Sergei

What is the best place to buy this oil here in the U.S.? Order Turnermotorsport or go to BMW dealer?? Walmart dont have it.

getbmwparts.com, bmw dealership, turner, they all have it.

it should only cost about $13.50 per bottle, but have seen it up to $20 a bottle.

[mark896]

Originally Posted by Sergei

What is the best place to buy this oil here in the U.S.? Order Turnermotorsport or go to BMW dealer?? Walmart dont have it.

I use this.

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...catalogid=4462

Has everything you need to do the oil change.