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 Topic: Oil advice and recommendations herePosted: 14-May-2008 at 11:17 |
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I get asked many questions about oil so I thought a thread here for all oil related questions would be a good idea and build into a FAQ or reference point for others.
So, put your oil questions here but please give the following information if you would like a recommendation: Make Model Year Engine size/type Any mods Type of use (road/track) Additional info (max oil temps, current oil used) What do you want a recommendation for? Engine, Gearbox etc? I hope this will help and become a useful thread Regards Guy |
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Posted: 15-May-2008 at 09:53 |
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Posted: 13-June-2008 at 16:57 |
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Any questions chaps? Guy. |
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Make: BMW (of course)
Model: 2002 Year: 1969 Engine size/type: 2 liter straight 4 Any mods: nope Type of use (road/track): road Additional info (max oil temps, current oil used): don't know, just got it What do you want a recommendation for? Engine, Gearbox etc?: Engine I suppose (?) |
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Posted: 23-July-2008 at 16:48 |
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Cool car! I would look at a good 10w-40 semi synthetic (all semi synthetics are 100% mineral) with some regular changes will be fine. Have a look at the Silkolene XTR 10w-40 http://www.opieoils.co.uk Cheers Guy. |
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Posted: 21-August-2008 at 13:03 |
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anyone else need oil advice
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I have an '86 318i E30 that I bought to restore (which is taking a lot longer than I want!) but I changed the oil a good while ago (I can't remember...prob a year an a half to 2 years!) as I'm not driving it yet. I can't remember what I put in but I guess I should change it as I understand oil breaks down over time? Also what oil should I be using? Cheers!
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Posted: 03-October-2008 at 16:17 |
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Indeed the oil does break down over time, or more the additives do. 10w-40 semi will be fine. Guy |
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This is a question not on what type of oil but on how bad is overfilling an engine a little with oil?
I serviced a car I wasn't familiar with but there was a haynes manual for it and it specified how much oil to put in but once I did this it was well over the max mark. I let out about an average bowl full of oil and it now shows just a little over the max mark. I couldn't let out any more as the owner wanted the car but it just got me thinking would overfilling a bit harm the engine? (I know a lot over the max mark is putting pressure on the engine). |
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Posted: 07-October-2008 at 14:24 |
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I dont think a little over filling will do any harm. Guy |
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Posted: 03-January-2009 at 14:29 |
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Any advice on oil required, please feel free to ask as I can help you You will also find some useful info on my website here http://www.opieoils.co.uk/oil-and-filter-service-pack-bmw.as px All the best for 2009 Cheers |
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Anyone for some oil advice? Feel free to ask.
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guy i have a 2003 e39 520i with a 2.2 engine(m54 i think),would i be right to use castrol edge 5-30 as a long life oil in it. cheers mick |
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Posted: 01-May-2009 at 23:34 |
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Mick, You would be spot on using that. Cheers Guy |
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Posted: 02-May-2009 at 00:00 |
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thanks guy mick |
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Posted: 02-August-2009 at 09:16 |
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Make - BMW 5 series Cheers Ian |
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