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BMW changed its contract to Shell. It’s that scientific. If it changed to Mobil, then Mobil would be recommended. But Shell probably paid BMW the most.
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Guys! What kind of oil should I run?
Also what’s better DCT or 6MT? |
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Given the almost negligible difference in the specs between Castrol and Shell 10W-60 (https://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1439688), it must come down to the latest contract agreement between BMW and Shell, as pbonsalb said.
My hood from my '12 still shows "Castrol recommended".
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My routine:
1) drive it up on race ramps up front 2) jack up the rear from central jacking point. 3) insert jackstands on L/R rear - this gets it off the ground fairly level 4) loosen oil filter cap 5) drain from bottom for approx 45 mins 6) replace drain plugs and crush washers 7) add 8.5 quarts 8) replace oil filter & gaskets 9) raise from rear central point, remove rear jackstands 10) drive car off ramps Really straight forward and not that tedious at all.
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03-16-2019, 07:58 PM | #27 |
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how many of you obsessed about having a perfectly level car when draining siphon all the oil out of the filter housing?
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03-17-2019, 06:35 AM | #28 |
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I don't really want to spend another $100 to buy the jacks, is it necessary?
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03-17-2019, 08:48 AM | #29 |
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You can do it on ramps if you insist. Since there's no dipstick, you can't vacuum it out from the top.
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nobody is falling for my trap.
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Love this thread. Great to know I am part of a community that may be more OCD than I am.
My process: Quickjack car Remove oil fill cap Drain oil Remove filter Vacuum out filter assembly Replace pan plugs Fill with 8.8L oil (last L goes in via filter assembly) Replace filter and gaskets Drop car Go Not that worried about a little remaining oil in the engine when it takes 8.8L to fill it. The solution to pollution is dilution. Cheers,
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I use ramps for the rear and jack stands for the front - works great, level, and generally pretty quick.
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Unfortunately you may have to take a six week engineering course overseas to first understand fluid dynamics, coefficient of friction as well as what the COS function does on your TI83 scientific calculator. When you complete the above lessons you'll need to pick up a four post lift, various plumb bobs and an assortment of calibrated levels that met USA regulations. Don't forget to take the gravitational pull caused by the microscopic magnetic particulates within the oil. Position the nose of car northwest at the appropriate latitude and source the sharpest chainsaw money can buy. Now when you have the all the knowledge and tools of the sharpest philosopher on earth, throw it all away and do exactly as follows.
Jack the car, drain the oil, refill the oil and drive it until you see the readout level on your instrument cluster. Adjust oil level accordingly and your done. Boom goes the dynamite. |
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I just spin my rod bearings and shoot rods out of the block to drain from every possible nook and cranny. Usually gets all of the old oil out for me.
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Probably the twin power turbo, or is it twin turbo power, or power turbo twins?
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My routine is ordering kit from FCP Euro,
when shipment arrives... Get a 6 pack of beer... Drive to my Buddys shop.. Hand him the 6 pack... Borrow his lift for a quick oil change...following everyones steps from previous post. |
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