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DISCUSSION => Engine + Driveline => Topic started by: punk_sy on January 20, 2008, 12:40:49 PM

Title: what oil shud i use!
Post by: punk_sy on January 20, 2008, 12:40:49 PM

hi every 1 just bought a e30 318is going to service it in the next few weeks just wondering what oil you recomend and should i use genuine parts or not. also im going to take the sump off and check for loose bolts! also shud i put leads n splugs on? its done 147000miles and it had sum back in 2000 i think!

cheers simon

Title: what oil shud i use!
Post by: JHZR2 on January 23, 2008, 08:35:54 PM

Amsoil AMOhere (http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/amo.aspx?zo=1556971)

Is a great year-round oil.  With a high HT/HS (high temperature/high shear) viscosity, it provides great protection at the higher RPMs.  


A 5w-40 is a good choice too... It flows to the bearings a bit faster at cold startup, and tends to provide slightly better fuel economy at cold startup too.  The diesel-spec oils are very robust.  I like Amsoil DEO here (http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/deo.aspx?zo=1556971)

Rotella synthetic 5w-40 is a good bang for the buck oil, Mobil delvac 1 is about as top notch as youll get in a non-boutique oil.  I'd avoid redline unless you have specific racing needs, as Ive not seen really good wear profiles from those using it, nor does it seem to have the best TBN retention.  As you're in Europe, I am sure that ELF and Motul have great 5 and 10w-40 oils that would fit your needs well.

Hope this helps, Please let me know if you have any questions.

JMH

Title: Do a search
Post by: P. Kennedy on January 23, 2008, 09:27:19 PM

Search these forums and you will find many answers.

Title: cheers guys
Post by: punk_sy on January 24, 2008, 02:59:40 PM

thanx for the help.....wow saw the sun 4 like ages to day in the uk? but it showed up all the paint imperfections :(