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11-04-2020, 06:31 PM | #1 |
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Oil type recommendations?
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New owner here to an e92 m3 curious to know what kind of oil is best for an oil change. I do not have factory warranty and the time is near for an oil change. I am keeping the car and planning to change the oil every 3k-3.5k miles. What would you guys recommend? [IMG][/IMG] |
11-05-2020, 02:52 PM | #5 |
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OP is from NJ with freezing temps from December or so.
Use a mix of 0w40&15w50. Switch to BMW 10w60 in the spring. Recommend LM Ceratec additives every 3 oil changes. My cars love them.
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11-05-2020, 05:30 PM | #6 |
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Germany gets cold, too. I'd use the weight that the book says.
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Higher grade oils are needed for higher shear resistance, not necessarily for oil flow and subsequent lubrication at moderate loads. I changed engine oils in freezing temp before and you would be surprised how much slower 10w60 moves vs. 0w40 at such temps.
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I drive in as cold as-20F and can hear the difference in cranking speed when 0W40 is in the pan versus 10W60. It sure is not going through the oil filter at that temp. I don’t know how many minutes of driving it r we ours take before the oil warms enough for the bypass to open.
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11-27-2020, 05:44 PM | #13 |
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This car is officially 12 years old and we still get asked this question. Lol
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11-27-2020, 06:58 PM | #14 |
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Mine is 12 years old and has over 100k and had the BMW specified oil for only its warranty period.
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12-27-2020, 02:41 PM | #15 |
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I am kind of wanting to try 0w40 or 5w50 just to feel if it tuns better but i am too nervous
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