My Rod Bearings

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Originally Posted by Ximian

LM is the only oil that warms up noticeably quicker and cools of quicker than Castrol and BMW-Shell oils during regular driving and on track. My rod bearings also looked very similar to what roastbeef posted above.

All we can conclude is that 2011 was the year for excellent vintage S65s.

Thickness is the key. Thicker oil will run hotter bcs. parasitic loses more resistance.
Put 0W40 and it will run much cooler, warm up faster.
The composition can also play a role, especially oils with Easters. Liqui Moly is on the cheaper side of the equation when it comes to composition, so the key is KV100. Lower KV100, cooler running engine.