Oil advice and recommendations

Mon Jan 22, 2007 12:23 pm

mull3tt wrote:Oilman, what do you recommend for a 318i with 106k on the clock? It taps, wouldn't mind something that makes it a bit quieter if that's possible, thanks.

Any idea waht oil is currently in there?

Cheers

Guy.

Mon Jan 22, 2007 6:01 pm

oilman wrote:
mull3tt wrote:Oilman, what do you recommend for a 318i with 106k on the clock? It taps, wouldn't mind something that makes it a bit quieter if that's possible, thanks.
Any idea waht oil is currently in there?

Cheers

Guy.

Oil last changed back in May 06. Used Castrol GTX but cant remember the rating. the one recommended in the Haynes Manual.

Thanks

Mon Jan 22, 2007 10:55 pm

Just using a quality oil will help reduce the tap.

Have a look at a 5w-40 synthetic or even a decent 10w-40 semi.

Brand wise we rate Silkolene and Motul as tops.

Cheers

Guy.,

Tue Jan 23, 2007 2:10 pm

oilman wrote:Just using a quality oil will help reduce the tap.

Have a look at a 5w-40 synthetic or even a decent 10w-40 semi.

Brand wise we rate Silkolene and Motul as tops.

Cheers

Guy.,

Thanks, would you recommend a engine flush when i do the change?

Tue Jan 23, 2007 4:37 pm

No need, just using a good oil will give it a good clean.

Cheers

Guy.

Thu Jan 25, 2007 11:13 am

Guy hi!

I'm Kiko from Porsche forums and client of yours (on Motul 300v) the thing is for the M3 E30 you recomend both the 5W40 and the 10W50 which is the criteria? Which one should I use? BTW what is the top, TOP range synthetic lubricant available for both the gearbox (known to be a bit nothchy when cold) and the lsd diff?

Cheers
Francisco

Thu Jan 25, 2007 11:45 am

Depends what you are doing with the car. If it sees ligh use and is in tip top condition then 5w-40 is fine. For hard used engines then go for the 10w-50, also if it is noisy or burns oil.

For the gearbox I believe an ATF is required (same gearbox as the Merc 190 cosworth?) The very best of these is the Amsoil Synthetic ATF.

Cheers

Guy.

Sun Jan 28, 2007 11:17 am

Hi mate.
Would you be able to let me know which would be the best oil for my girlfriends 1990 jap import MR2 2L 16v GT ?(non turbo model)
It has only done 60,000 miles but the oil does need topping up once a month and there is definately not a leak. (burns about 1litre every 200miles)
I have been using halfords 10w40 part synthetic oil but it is due an oil change and i would like to use the best oil possible.
thanks
Dave

Mon Jan 29, 2007 11:02 am

We would suggest 5w-40 full synthetic as the top option.

Brand wise, we rate Silkolene, motul and Fuchs.

Cheers

Guy.

Wed Apr 11, 2007 11:30 am

Oilman

I've noticed you sell Castrol saf-xj? i really need some for my differential as it has a seeping gasket and BMW are reluctant to sell me a litre on its own.

How much is it shipped; and is there another oil i can use for an LSD or does it have to be castrol stuff?

Wed Apr 11, 2007 4:49 pm

Just go to the Members Section of our website at http://www.opieoils.co.uk and you will find the Club prices for 1L bottles there

Cheers
Simon

Fri Apr 13, 2007 6:13 pm

Mr oilman, please could you recommend the oils that i would need for the following:

Engine
Gearbox
LSD

The above is for my 1989 325i sport with 115k.
The car is not used on tracks etc.........it just gets used as a 2nd car doing 4k to 6k a year.
Up to present it has been serviced by BMW main dealers. (using their oils)
Many thanks in advance

Mon Apr 16, 2007 11:30 am

Bump

Mon Apr 16, 2007 11:50 am

Ok, for the engine a good 5w-40 synthetic is the top option, or a 10w-40 semi as a cost option.

For the diff the Castrol SAF-XJ and for the gearbox, depends as you need to have a look what colour sticker is on the gearbox where it is filled up from, then I can find you a match.

Cheers

Guy.

Mon Apr 16, 2007 12:11 pm

Thanks oilman.
I don't know the g/box colour code yet ,but i'll have a look next time it's on a pit. Cheers again!

Thu Apr 19, 2007 7:17 pm

Hi Oilman i have a 89 325 sport 140,000 miles. It only gets used once or twice a month 50 miles max. what oil should i be using? cheers Dave

Thu Apr 19, 2007 9:05 pm

5w-40 synthetic as a top option, or a 10w-40 semi as more of a cost option. With that kind of use with a synthetic an annual oil change will be ideal.

Cheers

Guy.

Sun Apr 22, 2007 2:38 pm

Hi oilman

what oil should i use in my std diff (non LSD), its on a cab thats had 325 lump put in. doing a change as its all off the car at present and dont know what it was last done

cheers

Sun Apr 22, 2007 7:33 pm

A GL5 75w-90 such as the Castrol SAF XO.

Cheers

Guy.

Wed Jun 11, 2008 5:21 pm

Any oily questions, post em here.

Cheers

Guy.

Wed Jun 11, 2008 9:32 pm

oilman wrote:Any oily questions, post em here.

Cheers

Guy.

I've got one for you!
What should be in the Torsen type LSD I have that came from a 2.8 Z3 BMW?

Tue Jun 24, 2008 5:08 pm

It will be ideal mate, remember you get E30 discount too.

Cheers

Guy.

Tue Jun 24, 2008 5:10 pm

What about an S14 (E30 M3) that's used for track days?

Jamie.

Tue Jun 24, 2008 5:11 pm

Guys dont forget to register here for your E30 Club discounts!

https://www.opieoils.co.uk/createaccoun ... fault.aspx

Cheers
Guy

Tue Jun 24, 2008 5:14 pm

maxfield wrote:What about an S14 (E30 M3) that's used for track days?

Jamie.

Depending on oil temps,

Up to 120degC

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-1146-silkol ... gines.aspx

Over 120degC

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-1145-silkol ... gines.aspx

Cheers
Guy

Sat Jan 03, 2009 11:09 pm

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-filte ... k-bmw.aspx

All the best for 2009

Cheers
Guy

Tue Jan 06, 2009 6:44 pm

Hello, I'm new here with a rather well cared for 325i Touring in my possession. Its done 123,000 miles and I've got full service history with stamps in the book all the way through. However the last owner was a retired BMW mechanic and was a bit old fashioned so despite his meticulous care and attention he had with the car, he said he doesn’t like this "new thin oil" that cars run on and uses duckhams 20W50. Apparently that’s what good old fashioned motor mechanics teaches you.

Anyhow I'd like to change this out a little sooner than required especially with this cold weather! Am I fine to go straight from the thick stuff to a nice 5W40? No engine flush required as long as I get the oil up to temp first for it to drain out? Car is just for general personal use with the odd stretch of its legs and I don’t do many miles (less than 6,000 a year).

Also a question in general about the oil change, a mate of mine works for an autoparts centre and has given me a MANN oil filter for the job. Are these a quality product? It looks pretty good and is made in Germany. Or should I head down to BMW for an OEM part?

Finally a question to the forum as a whole; need I worry about getting a replacement sump plug and washer, and is this a trip to BMW? Is it anything special, magnetic etc?

Thanks.

Wed Jan 07, 2009 9:48 am

No issues going from 20w-50 to 5w-40, just drain and replace and your engine will thank you for it

The Mann filter is fine.

Cheers

Guy

Tue Feb 17, 2009 3:00 pm

Anyone need any oil advice? Feel free to ask.

Tue Feb 17, 2009 6:15 pm

hello mate just wondering what oil i need to put in a 3.91 lsd?
any surgestions would be greatly appreciated.
matt.

Tue Feb 17, 2009 9:57 pm

Matt,

SAE90, a decent LSD one such as the Motul 90pa, Silkolene BOA90ls here http://www.opieoils.co.uk/showcategory. ... &SEName=90

Cheers

Guy

Tue Feb 17, 2009 10:50 pm

cheers mate ill have a look

Fri Feb 20, 2009 2:05 pm

Log in at www.opieoils.co.uk and sign up as a club member and you will see the prices for members.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-1146-silkol ... gines.aspx

£81.65 incl vat for 10L

Cheers
Guy

Tue Aug 09, 2011 2:07 pm

Any advice needed ?

Ask us here, will be happy to help

Cheers

Oilman

Sun Nov 16, 2014 12:33 am

Hi Guys,

Need some help, I've got a ford Maverick 3.0 V6 and I will need a full service with all the liquids changed.
What can you recommend?
Also the ford recommends 5w-20 but your website only give me 5w-30. Is that ok?
The car will be used in cold temperatures around Europe this winter (-30 to -20c)

Thank you
Stefan