Which engine oil do you use :-) ?

[pony]

Just wanted to do a quick head count which engine oil you use ?

As there seem to be quite a few brands to choose and diff websites recommend diff engine oils

Please state
Model
Year
Engine Oil

I will go first

E30 325i Sport / 1987 / Castrol Magnatec 10W-40

PS
Although recently have topped up with 2 litres of Castrol Edge 0W-30 Fully Synthetic which I found in my garage.

[pony]

PS
Castrol website suggests Castrol Edge 5W-40 Full Synthetic (as does E30 Zone wiki)

[Blitz]

Triple x

[pony]

Triple x

Oil grade ?
Model ?
Year ?

[Blitz]

10w-40

E30 325i
E34 525i
E36 318i

[Mitchen]

320i
1990
Golf competition pro 5w40

[andyp]

Just wanted to do a quick head count which engine oil you use ?

As there seem to be quite a few brands to choose and diff websites recommend diff engine oils

Please state
Model
Year
Engine Oil

I will go first

E30 325i Sport / 1987 / Castrol Magnatec 10W-40

PS
Although recently have topped up with 2 litres of Castrol Edge 0W-30 Fully Synthetic which I found in my garage.

you had to top up with 2 litres ?

[Gert_8]

Haven't you already done this one to death, Pone???

[Cloggy Saint]

He does everything to death, just go with it.

[pony]

I topped up 1 litre last week when engine oil light illuminated

1 litre engine oil today which was a bit above the minimum ! No engine oil warning lamp illuminated !

[Gert_8]

Hmm. I should have known that!

[Gert_8]

Why is your engine losing oil? Is it clapped out through all the drifting or is it a leak?

[pony]

Bought 4 litres of Castrol Magnatec 10W-40 for £20 from ECP
2 illuminated lights till the next BMW Service

[pony]

Why is your engine losing oil? Is it clapped out through all the drifting or is it a leak?

I think bss325i said during MOT has minor oil leak but "nothing to worry about"

I think thinner engine oil 0W-XX is better for cold starting but may leak possibly I haven't noticed any leaks

[Gert_8]

That needs sorting if you're constantly topping it.

[bab-91]

That needs sorting if you're constantly topping it.

The car practically changes it's own oil, time saving ftw!

[Mitchen]

Sump gasket... it's a biatch

[pony]

Does not usually this much topping up
Has used about 6 litres since May 2014 from topping up

[Mitchen]

Does not usually this much topping up
Has used about 6 litres since May 2014 from topping up

How much??!?

[pony]

Actually is 7 litres as I have used
1x Castrol Magnatec 10W-40 1litre
1x Castrol Magnatec 10W-40 4 litres
Castrol Edge 0W-30 2 litres

[Blitz]

Bought 4 litres of Castrol Magnatec 10W-40 for £20 from ECP
2 illuminated lights till the next BMW Service

That's expensive. £12.50 for 5l of triple x.

[DanThe]

Actually is 7 litres as I have used
1x Castrol Magnatec 10W-40 1litre
1x Castrol Magnatec 10W-40 4 litres
Castrol Edge 0W-30 2 litres

Sounds like its burning nearly as much as an E46 turd

Usually use 5w30 but have recently been using Mobil 1 0w40 as I got a job lot for a good price and its supposed to be very good at high temps, this is in the chromie Alpina 3.2 (M52) and track car M52 3.0 build

Tripple X? Does it smell minty fresh?

[bss325i]

Have you noticed oil on the ground where you park Soni?

[Demlotcrew]

[pony]

Bought 4 litres of Castrol Magnatec 10W-40 for £20 from ECP
2 illuminated lights till the next BMW Service

That's expensive. £12.50 for 5l of triple x.

Who would you rather trust Castrol or Triple XXX ?

[pony]

Have you noticed oil on the ground where you park Soni?

I checked the other day and I didn't see any. I'll check next time.
Also had fuel leak when I collected from you in May 2014. Interior sometimes smells of Shell Unleaded Petrol. I don't really notice it but my mate who is driving instructor noticed it smelt funny (presuming is petrol)

[DanThe]

I usually smell Asda value unleaded petrol with 1% extra discount when bought via the Asda credit card leaking from most E30's

[maxfield]

My E36 has got Castrol edge 5-40 in.

My E30 has got motul sport 5-50 in at the minute.

[bss325i]

Have you noticed oil on the ground where you park Soni?

I checked the other day and I didn't see any. I'll check next time.
Also had fuel leak when I collected from you in May 2014. Interior sometimes smells of Shell Unleaded Petrol. I don't really notice it but my mate who is driving instructor noticed it smelt funny (presuming is petrol)

Yes, that was the perished fuel breather pipe that leaking when you brimmed the tank was it not?

How many miles have you done to use 6 litres of oil in 6 months?

If it's not leaking then it must be burning it.

[capri_rob]

88 325i

Carlube 15w40 semi synthetic.

I buy cheap stuff as it only does a few hundred miles a year and it doesn't get driven hard

[Mitchen]

Have you noticed oil on the ground where you park Soni?

I checked the other day and I didn't see any. I'll check next time.
Also had fuel leak when I collected from you in May 2014. Interior sometimes smells of Shell Unleaded Petrol. I don't really notice it but my mate who is driving instructor noticed it smelt funny (presuming is petrol)

Yes, that was the perished fuel breather pipe that leaking when you brimmed the tank was it not?

How many miles have you done to use 6 litres of oil in 6 months?

If it's not leaking then it must be burning it.

it's probably all the revving of your engine to hear the sound of the scorpion

[bss325i]

Poor turd!

[Mitchen]

Soni had me red lining it, with a cold engine, whilst waiting for you lot to turn up for your mixed grills *shakes head

[pony]

Have you noticed oil on the ground where you park Soni?

I checked the other day and I didn't see any. I'll check next time.
Also had fuel leak when I collected from you in May 2014. Interior sometimes smells of Shell Unleaded Petrol. I don't really notice it but my mate who is driving instructor noticed it smelt funny (presuming is petrol)

Yes, that was the perished fuel breather pipe that leaking when you brimmed the tank was it not?

How many miles have you done to use 6 litres of oil in 6 months?

If it's not leaking then it must be burning it.

5000 miles

[pony]

M20B25's can take a lot of abuse so I have been told