Which engine oil do you prefer
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riverplatesg
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Re: Which engine oil do you prefer
Am using Mobil 1 5w-50
Am using Mobil 1 5w-50
inyafase
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Re: Which engine oil do you prefer
I've been using LiquiMoly for years. Tried Castrol, Mobil, Valvoline and of course the expensive BMW one. Everytime I did an oil change, it always seemed like LiquiMoly came out better. I called LiquiMoly and they were actually very informative. They have their motor flush and motor protect which are very good for you car.
But check this out, I had an E36 M3 sitting in my garage for 2 years without being started. Before I cranked the engine, I put a few drops of LiquiMoly Leichtlauf High Tech 5 W-40 in each of the cylinders and the car started right back up like I had only used it the day before. Amazing!
I'd stick with Liqui Moly all the way.
Martin.
I've been using LiquiMoly for years. Tried Castrol, Mobil, Valvoline and of course the expensive BMW one. Everytime I did an oil change, it always seemed like LiquiMoly came out better. I called LiquiMoly and they were actually very informative. They have their motor flush and motor protect which are very good for you car.
But check this out, I had an E36 M3 sitting in my garage for 2 years without being started. Before I cranked the engine, I put a few drops of LiquiMoly Leichtlauf High Tech 5 W-40 in each of the cylinders and the car started right back up like I had only used it the day before. Amazing!
I'd stick with Liqui Moly all the way.
Martin.
inyafase
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Re: Which engine oil do you prefer
Here in Singapore where we don't really get cold weather, it would be pointless to go with a 0W-40. 0W-40 compared with 5W-40 means that the former holds it's viscosity at lower temperatures better. Lower temp here meaning like 0 degrees celsius NOT 20 degrees celsius.
So unless you're thinking of driving your car all the way up to the mountains of China or the Himalayas, I doubt you're going to see any benefit of using 0W-40 over 5W-40 here in Singapore.
I would also just go with whichever is cheaper. 0W-40 might mean that they had to go through the extra work to make it maintain it's viscosity at a lower temp.
Here in Singapore where we don't really get cold weather, it would be pointless to go with a 0W-40. 0W-40 compared with 5W-40 means that the former holds it's viscosity at lower temperatures better. Lower temp here meaning like 0 degrees celsius NOT 20 degrees celsius.
So unless you're thinking of driving your car all the way up to the mountains of China or the Himalayas, I doubt you're going to see any benefit of using 0W-40 over 5W-40 here in Singapore.
I would also just go with whichever is cheaper. 0W-40 might mean that they had to go through the extra work to make it maintain it's viscosity at a lower temp.
inyafase
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Re: Which engine oil do you prefer
No clue. What a novel idea that would be though. It's not as if an oil change requires any talent to begin with anyway.
Not sure where to get Amsoil. But if you're interested in LiquiMoly, I could probably hook you up. Let me know if you're interested. I might try to see if others are interested, which will allow me to do a group buy from the agent.
Martin.
TohTo;667981 said:
No clue. What a novel idea that would be though. It's not as if an oil change requires any talent to begin with anyway.
Not sure where to get Amsoil. But if you're interested in LiquiMoly, I could probably hook you up. Let me know if you're interested. I might try to see if others are interested, which will allow me to do a group buy from the agent.
Martin.
detach8
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Re: Which engine oil do you prefer
Used Mobil1 0W-40 on both my old E90 320i and current Volvo V50, no problems. I'll stick to it.
Anyway, as long as your engine is well protected, stick to the brand you've been using. 'll stick with a more reputable brand. It's an engine oil.. to protect and lubricate your engine. I wouldn't screw around with that!
Used Mobil1 0W-40 on both my old E90 320i and current Volvo V50, no problems. I'll stick to it.
Anyway, as long as your engine is well protected, stick to the brand you've been using. 'll stick with a more reputable brand. It's an engine oil.. to protect and lubricate your engine. I wouldn't screw around with that!
Re: Which engine oil do you prefer
just to share...last week i switched from 0w40 to 5w40 thinking that it is the former that cause me to top up every 3 months. but now i feel that the car is sluggish...
feel like ditching it and change back to 0w40...what do you guys think?
inyafase;667727 said:
just to share...last week i switched from 0w40 to 5w40 thinking that it is the former that cause me to top up every 3 months. but now i feel that the car is sluggish...
feel like ditching it and change back to 0w40...what do you guys think?
inyafase
Member
Re: Which engine oil do you prefer
Same brand and all that I assume? I've used Castrol 5W30 from three different lines that they have, and they all seem a little different.
Just switch back to what you're used to, and see if the car is still sluggish. Most of the time, and I'm not sayying that is the case with you, it's all in the mind.
Also, if you're thinking about it, I would try an engine oil flush. Worked wonders for me. Used it on an E36 M3 a few months ago.
Furthermore, I would also use Liquimoly's Cera Tec. It's amazing stuff. See what a fellow BMW-SG member wrote about it,
http://www.bmw-sg.com/forums/bmw-singapore-motoring-life/34051-review-liqui-moly-oil-post-track.html
beemer322;669416 said:
just to share...last week i switched from 0w40 to 5w40 thinking that it is the former that cause me to top up every 3 months. but now i feel that the car is sluggish...
Same brand and all that I assume? I've used Castrol 5W30 from three different lines that they have, and they all seem a little different.
Just switch back to what you're used to, and see if the car is still sluggish. Most of the time, and I'm not sayying that is the case with you, it's all in the mind.
Also, if you're thinking about it, I would try an engine oil flush. Worked wonders for me. Used it on an E36 M3 a few months ago.
Furthermore, I would also use Liquimoly's Cera Tec. It's amazing stuff. See what a fellow BMW-SG member wrote about it,
http://www.bmw-sg.com/forums/bmw-singapore-motoring-life/34051-review-liqui-moly-oil-post-track.html
Re: Which engine oil do you prefer
Any bros using Redline oil? Any feedback.
I had been a supporter for Redline oil on my Nippon car, the engine is very smooth when using RedLine.
But in this forum seem like no one using Redline for their Bimmer.
Not sure should I use it on my E90 320i.
Any bros using Redline oil? Any feedback.
I had been a supporter for Redline oil on my Nippon car, the engine is very smooth when using RedLine.
But in this forum seem like no one using Redline for their Bimmer.
Not sure should I use it on my E90 320i.
Azarael
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Re: Which engine oil do you prefer
even though PML uses w30 motor oil for servicing, i find no difference in using fully synthetic w40 oil, as long as we service regularly every 8-10k. even cheap brands like Carlube are okay to me. Your opinion guys ? can save lots, especially if u using many many liters
even though PML uses w30 motor oil for servicing, i find no difference in using fully synthetic w40 oil, as long as we service regularly every 8-10k. even cheap brands like Carlube are okay to me. Your opinion guys ? can save lots, especially if u using many many liters
