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JMakan
Newbie Joined: 20-April-2004 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 4 |
Posted: 12-July-2004 at 16:44 | ||||
Simon, My 2004 BMW 320i saloon drank 0.5 - 1 litre of oil in the first 3000 miles. What is the best oil to top this up with? Does it matter if a 5-40 is mixed with a 0-40? Cheers. |
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oilman
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Posted: 09-July-2004 at 10:53 | ||||
You do surprise me there. It should be ok for 12-18 months but with no seal, if it is exposed to a wide range of temperatures the additive pack may break down. Cheers Simon
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Caesar
Newbie Joined: 05-July-2004 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 7 |
Posted: 08-July-2004 at 23:51 | ||||
Simon, Thanks for the reply. I've checked and although the screw tops are sealed, there's no foil once the tops are off. Any further advice re shelf life? Caesar |
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oilman
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Posted: 07-July-2004 at 18:28 | ||||
This makes for interesting reading too as I have been recommending PRO S 5w-40 to many of you. Wouldn't advocate 0w-20 though! http://www.silkoleneoil.com/techtip6.htm Cheers Simon
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b7 eater
Senior Member II BMW anoraks Joined: 16-November-2003 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 163 |
Posted: 06-July-2004 at 23:22 | ||||
hi simon, just a note to thankyou, I received 10 litres of silkolene pro s 10w 50 24 hours after placing an order, you certainly know your oils! and litre for litre worked out cheaper than castrol rs. will be placing future orders, thanks again. mark |
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oilman
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Posted: 05-July-2004 at 23:54 | ||||
Sorry mate, cant help............................. Ha, Ha, only joking Is it still sealed with a foil top? If so, it'll be fine. Damn, why am I such a nice guy, I just did myself out of an oil sale Cheers Simon
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oilman
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Posted: 05-July-2004 at 23:51 | ||||
What grade is it and what does it say on the bottle? Made under licence jobber I think for Audi. Is it BMW Approved or anything approved, VW spec? Cheers Simon Pleased about the plugs though
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Caesar
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Posted: 05-July-2004 at 23:07 | ||||
Hi Simon, I recently bought some Shell Helix Ultra, which was manufactured in May 2003. Can you advise on its shelf life please, as I won't be using it until the end of this year. Shell Customer Service were stumped by this one! Thanks Caesar
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SundayJumper
Senior Member II Joined: 03-July-2004 Location: West Berkshire Status: Offline Points: 220 |
Posted: 04-July-2004 at 00:37 | ||||
Hi, First off, my car is a 1994 M3 (i.e. 3 litre). I've been recommended / suggested Quantum Synta Gold. However, I was mainly put off when I went to G'n'S [1] to get some spark plugs, and on asking what oil I needed got the answer "well, synthetic probably, but it's up to the owner's preference". Oh, FFS. If I had a preference I wouldn't be asking you... They have the exact spark plugs listed in my user manual, so I'm good with that, is the oil any good ? Steve. [1] Reading branch, it's tiny, I got too used to having the Heathrow one close to home. |
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oilman
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Posted: 04-July-2004 at 00:33 | ||||
The recommendation is 10w-40 Semi or Fully synthetic. I don't need to tell you which one is better, cheaper etc. Cheers Simon
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b7 eater
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Posted: 04-July-2004 at 00:22 | ||||
hi simon, I'd just like to say what a fantastic service you are providing, many of my queries have been answered already on reading these posts and i'm going to be taking two unopened cans of castrol rs 10w 60 back and obtaining silkolene r 15w 50 for my m5. could you suggest a suitable oil for our 96 land rover discovery 3.9 v8 petrol(also lpg converted) general driving conditions also towing a caravan, land rover state 6000 mile oil service intervals for some reason?
cheers mark |
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oilman
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Posted: 02-July-2004 at 23:25 | ||||
Of course your engine will benefit. If you have a leak then it won't make it better or worse but a better oil will always have better anti-wear additives etc and it's never too late to try a decent one and see how the car performs.
I think it's 85w-140 but I'm not sure, I can get back to you next week but if you have your handbook, check it and send me an email please.
Just about all "modern" oils are totally interchangeable so I wouldn't believe everything you hear down the pub. I know car fanatics who change their oil more often than their underwear, looking for the perfect oil!
To be totally honest, I know less about this than you do but 50,000 miles, I don't think there is an oil out there that can claim more than 24,000 but I'd love to be proved wrong - now, would that oil be expensive!
I'm sceptical about all of this to be honest, the most durable oil film is ester, that's why it's used in the aviation industry, it's also the most shear stable with good VI improvers and I know for sure that the recommended oil change for ester is 10-12000 miles in a "supercharged engine", I can' imagine 50000 miles, its just incredible! Sorry not to be of more help. Cheers Simon |
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Brucey
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Posted: 02-July-2004 at 19:40 | ||||
Hi Oilman.... I have a few questions; 1) I have an '87 model 635CSi with 147k on the clock. It does not burn oil (but it leaks a little bit...). I presently use a very ordinary 15-40W API SJ spec oil in it, which I aim to change with the filter every 3000 to 4000 miles (about 9 months motoring- it is a second car). I do a mix of short (~12 miles) and long (~100 + miles) driving. Q. would I see any real benefit from using a 'better' oil in this engine? 2) What oil do I need in my diff- and will it vary if it is LSD or not? 3) I have heard tell that changing to some oils is a 'one time only' thing in that the additive package (?) in some oils can cause seals to swell etc. Going back to the original oil then causes leaks, burning oil down the valve stems etc. Is this an old wive's (or old petrolhead's) tale? 4) I have seen retro-fit bypass oil filtration systems advertised, and I am considering fitting one to my land rover (2.5 200 TDi). They claim improved filtration down to <3micron (c.f. ~10 micron with a conventional filter, vs typical film thickness in a shell bearing ~3micron), that they remove water, and that it is possible to use the same oil for about 50000 miles. I should have thought that the improved filtration might yield benefits, but that the additive package would be exhausted, and the oil would have sheared down well before then, but what do you think? Do such systems have anything to offer more performance oriented engines like those fitted to BMWs? Thanks in advance cheers
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oilman
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Posted: 02-July-2004 at 17:12 | ||||
This has been a mystery to me for sometime. NO repeat NO major OEMS that I know of recommend 10w-60 in their handbooks so why it's used I'll never know. There simply is no justification for it at all. I wouldn't go thicker than a 50 and would even stick to a 40 out of choice, the recommended would be 5w-40 or 10w-40. 5w-40 all year and 10w-40 -20 to +20. Bear in mind that all 10w-40's are semi, I only know of 1 decent one that is a fully and that's Fuchs Titan Unic Ultra 10w-40. You will get better protection when the engine is cold from a 5w as its thinner than a 10w and circulates better. 5w's are also Fully syn so it will be more resistant to "shear" at high temperatures. For prices email me sales@opieoils.co.uk Cheers Simon
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B 7 VP
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Posted: 02-July-2004 at 16:40 | ||||
Hi Simon, Thankyou for reply, and you are correct.!! H/book suggests choice of 10/30 , 10/40 , 15/40 . or extreme 5/20 , 5/30.Castrol TWS was used at the change which is a 10/60 . Can this grade of oil be detrimental to the working of this M Engine, in particular the Vanos defects, believed by many to be Oil related??. What is your reccomendation for grade please.?? |
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oilman
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Posted: 02-July-2004 at 15:15 | ||||
I'm not aware that BMW themselves recommend a 10w-60 in their handbook at all. In fact I'm not aware of any OEM's that recommend a 10w-60. Please check your handbooks and let me know. Cheers Simon
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B 7 VP
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Posted: 02-July-2004 at 09:28 | ||||
Hi Simon, very Interesting info.Why do BMW reccomend a 10-60 for the 3.2 S 50 Engine, your comments suggest a 5-40 more suitable.Thankyou.
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oilman
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Posted: 01-July-2004 at 18:06 | ||||
Admins, is this important enough to warrant a sticky? Cheers Simon
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oilman
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Posted: 01-July-2004 at 16:05 | ||||
Why? Are the majority of american engines significantly different from european/janpanese engines?. Also what about all the japanese/european cars imported into the states, surely their requirements are the same as they would be for us. [/QUOTE] Because "most" American engines are fairly crude/low tech V8's and the like that have low top RPM and are not as highly stressed. Japanese and European cars imported to the states will be using European oils supplied by their Dealers and some retail outlets. Cheers Simon
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Peter Fenwick
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Posted: 01-July-2004 at 15:15 | ||||
Why? Are the majority of american engines significantly different from european/janpanese engines?. Also what about all the japanese/european cars imported into the states, surely their requirements are the same as they would be for us. |
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