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I've read great reviews of AMSOIL Signature 0W-30. However no one here has tried it as far as I know. The main reason I haven't used it is because it isn't BMW approved. So I am going to switch from BMW oil to Castrol Edge 0W-30 on Thursday if the dealer can fit me in.
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I can find mobil 1 0w40 locally at some very fair price, but finding 0w30 or 0w40 Castrol would be pretty challenging. I know many people and dealership(s) use 5w30 for our cars. Just curious, if I use 0w30 or 0w40 as owner's manual recommends, would this really be better?
btw, which 5w30 Castrol should I use? Castrol Edge w/ TFST is more expensive and more difficult to come by while Castrol Edge w/ SPT is widely available @ much lower prices.
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In the mean time I am now running German Castrol Edge 0W-30. I think this offers better protection, particularly during startup when the engine is cold. I will report on this later, but for now the engine is running very smooth but to early to comment on any differences.
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I ordered a case off amazon for s good price. Is that an option for you in the great white north?
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04-06-2013, 10:36 AM | #30 |
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Cdn tire has the Castrol Edge with SPT 0w30 (German Castrol), when it is on sale, it's about $7 change per (1 litre) bottle. I usually buy a case of 6.
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Strangely, it was Canadian tire told me that castrol doesn't supply 0w30 to Canadian market. I guess the guy works there must be new or something. I remember seeing them but they weren't on the shelf there anymore.
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http://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/castrol-...#about-product
Is this what you recommend for our cold Prairie Winters? How many Litres does the M5 F10 require? |
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Is it a big deal to use Mobil One? I just got the light at 8800 miles, only thing I could readily find was Mobile One 5w-30. I could order it on Amazon but didnt know if it made a difference. Does BMW "recommend" it b/c of sponsorship? Isn't this like telling me I have to use Exxon gas as opposed to Mobil gas?
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I read that mixing viscosity might not be a good idea, I found M1 5w30 at the gas station, figured I'd at least keep that the same.
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The brand name of engine oil will NOT cause damage to any engine.
Just make sure you are using the correct weight. There are specific specifications / additives that are important for warranty related purposes. Choose wisely !! lol |
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MINE IS 2015 F10 M5, and my manual says 0w-30 or 5w-30, i do not see 0w40 or 5w 40, why is that, every one says 0w30-40 or 5w30-40.
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0W30/5w30/5w40 for stock F10 M5 engines. I used Castrol Edge 5w30 of BMW 0w30 when the car was stock.
Now, after tuning to 720hp and over 1000Nm I consider to go to Motul 300v 5w50. |
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