Castrol Edge Sport 0w40 - Some Facts
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320i
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Re: Castrol Edge Sport 0w40 - Some Facts
Both Castrol LL01 & LL04 are available in Singapore. LL01 can only be bought from PML and LL04 at Eng Soon. Apparently LL04 is not recommended for use outside Europe. I believe it is due to the hotter weather and oil might not last for 25k. If you are changing oil with the new recommended OCI of 12k, then it should be good for us. I changed mine with LL04 bought from Eng Soon at $18/litires.
tom_ting;429310 said:
Both Castrol LL01 & LL04 are available in Singapore. LL01 can only be bought from PML and LL04 at Eng Soon. Apparently LL04 is not recommended for use outside Europe. I believe it is due to the hotter weather and oil might not last for 25k. If you are changing oil with the new recommended OCI of 12k, then it should be good for us. I changed mine with LL04 bought from Eng Soon at $18/litires.
spidey3
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Ya 320i what's the source your info abt LL04 can't be used outside Europe I'm curious? Last I checked, PML doesn't give 2 hoots abt this LL thingy surprisingly if warranty is wat you're worried abt - just the right viscosity.
320i;429333 said:
tom_ting;429404 said:
Ya 320i what's the source your info abt LL04 can't be used outside Europe I'm curious? Last I checked, PML doesn't give 2 hoots abt this LL thingy surprisingly if warranty is wat you're worried abt - just the right viscosity.
Re: Castrol Edge Sport 0w40 - Some Facts
What is this xRev oil? Si mi see PML approved?
What is this xRev oil? Si mi see PML approved?
Re: Castrol Edge Sport 0w40 - Some Facts
You can check this web for the oil Xtreme Lubricants Lab - Xrev . It is a bmwLL-04 oil
If it is not pml approved, they will not service(change engine oil) ur car when u bring in your own oil. For my case, i brought my own oil when servcing with them.
Apparently, they will void the engine warranty if u use unapproved oil. U can check with any sa if the oil u favour is under their list.
You can check this web for the oil Xtreme Lubricants Lab - Xrev . It is a bmwLL-04 oil
If it is not pml approved, they will not service(change engine oil) ur car when u bring in your own oil. For my case, i brought my own oil when servcing with them.
Apparently, they will void the engine warranty if u use unapproved oil. U can check with any sa if the oil u favour is under their list.
motorknut
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PML don't care? really?? i find this hard to believe... maybe they say that now, but on the service invoice they note down "brought own oil"? cos i doubt they will let u bring oil that isn't even BMW LL approved and not give u a hard time when engine warranty claims come round. PML leh. Change rims and they will consider chance to hammer you on certain claims.
oil viscosity just provides a band range, even similar weight oils have different characteristics. and there are lots more factors to be considered in an oil. Open up the oil tech sheets and u will see differences.
think u referring to those BMW LL oil 1L bottles sold at the PML parts counter? Are those confirmed Castrol? but anyway, if LL01 and above, it's full synthetic so not so much worry there. But interesting to note PML (whom u can hold liable if their products cause damage to your car) sells LL01, while Eng Soon (just sells u whatever u wanna order) sells the LL04 stuff. maybe coincidence, or slow stocking on PML's part... i dunno320i;429333 said:
my manual says to check w my dealer for recommended oil, but that LL01 is a suitable alternative. Ur engine is the N52B25 too? material posted on other US forums have indicated LL04 not for use outside of EU. A forumer has posted a doc before. u can do a search for "LL04"tom_ting;429404 said:
spidey3;429413 said:
PML don't care? really?? i find this hard to believe... maybe they say that now, but on the service invoice they note down "brought own oil"? cos i doubt they will let u bring oil that isn't even BMW LL approved and not give u a hard time when engine warranty claims come round. PML leh. Change rims and they will consider chance to hammer you on certain claims.
oil viscosity just provides a band range, even similar weight oils have different characteristics. and there are lots more factors to be considered in an oil. Open up the oil tech sheets and u will see differences.
Re: Castrol Edge Sport 0w40 - Some Facts
What Xrev says on their site.....
Xrev Racing Formula is available in 3 viscosity ratings:
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Wah so 335i Twin Turbo must use 5w-40 or even 15w-50 ? Now the confusion starts again.
What Xrev says on their site.....
Xrev Racing Formula is available in 3 viscosity ratings:
- 5W-30 for newer cars especially those with less than 75,000km. The thinner viscosity provides cars with a more responsive engine and a lower fuel consumption (not recommended for high-revving performance n.a. engines (eg Honda Civic Type R and Honda Accord Euro R) or turbo-charged charged engines).
- 5W-40 for cars more than 75,000km. This is the standard rating for cars operating in Singapore for optimal protection of the engine (recommended for high-revving performance iv-tech engines and light pressure turbo-charged engines. Also recommended for CNG and Euro IV diesel engines).
- 15W-50 for turbo-charged and super-charged cars and for vintage cars which consume engine oil.
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Wah so 335i Twin Turbo must use 5w-40 or even 15w-50 ? Now the confusion starts again.
Re: Castrol Edge Sport 0w40 - Some Facts
For local daily usage, 5w-40 will do, but if u track go for 15w-50. Basically, its just the "thickness" of the oil. When u track, u need more protection for ur engine. For "very tuned engine" esp those with high boost, u need to use 15w-50 too.
My 2 cents..
Ahbengdriver;429690 said:
For local daily usage, 5w-40 will do, but if u track go for 15w-50. Basically, its just the "thickness" of the oil. When u track, u need more protection for ur engine. For "very tuned engine" esp those with high boost, u need to use 15w-50 too.
My 2 cents..
