Hello people, just done around 1000k miles in my rebuilt engine & was wanting to change the engine oil. Just wondering what you think the best oil would be.
Many thanks, Jo.
Oil change on my 325i Sport!
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20w/50 for the grade.
i use the castrol one but brand is a personal thing..
i use the castrol one but brand is a personal thing..
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That the best is it fella?
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No just the one i'v always used. and it's still comes in a metal can.
everyone likes a different brand. as long as it's not a cheap recycled one then it's ok.
everyone likes a different brand. as long as it's not a cheap recycled one then it's ok.
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Pm Oilman or go to his website for recommendation www.opieoils.co.ukBIGJO wrote:That the best is it fella?
I assume you have semi in there now 10w-40 or something?
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Not too sure what's in there at the moment as the BMW specialist changed it in the service a while ago (Inspection II). Think it might be semi synth (20w 50) but not 100%.
Regards, Jo.
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semi synth or synth are to loose for these motors unless you have a big turbo on it and do regular rebuilds.. In which case i can supply you with some torco fully synth at £65 a liter.
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Zaust, my car is N/A & intend to keep it that way. All i have done is put a 288/288 Schrick high lift cam with high performance valve springs, BTB 6 branch manifold, Full Scorpion exhaust (came with the car). Looking to do more to it but slowly, but keep it N/A. Next step is a visit to Powerflow for my exhaust & get it all remapped!
Many thanks, Jo.
Many thanks, Jo.
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If it's done 1000K since the rebuild that must have been some time ago, and it's surely due for another rebuild now!BIGJO wrote: just done around 1000k miles in my rebuilt engine .
Decent synthetic is want you want. See oilman's thread.
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Brian....the rebuild was 1000 miles ago. Sorry for the confusion fella!
Anyway, i was advised to do an oil change after 1000 miles or so. The time has now come & need to change the oil. I have an email from oilman & he has recommended Silkolene Pro S 5w-40.
Many thanks for your help people.
Jo.
Anyway, i was advised to do an oil change after 1000 miles or so. The time has now come & need to change the oil. I have an email from oilman & he has recommended Silkolene Pro S 5w-40.
Many thanks for your help people.
Jo.