Motor oil fetish

[edjack]

https://www.motor.com/magazine-summa...s-august-2018/

[computiNATEor]

Since we clearly need another oil thread...

What oil would you recommend for a 2001 S62 that's currently being run on BMW 10w60? I'm probably going to run the 10w60 from Liqui Moly. The price point is so much more tolerable than TWS.

[dannyzabolotny]

Since we clearly need another oil thread...

What oil would you recommend for a 2001 S62 that's currently being run on BMW 10w60? I'm probably going to run the 10w60 from Liqui Moly. The price point is so much more tolerable than TWS.

If it's on 10W60 I'd keep it on 10W60, not 5W30 (even though BMW says you *can* use 5W30 on the 01+ S62's). Oil is oil for the most part, as long as it's the right weight and you change it at the right time I don't think you can really go wrong. Liqui Moly is a reputable brand so I'd use it with confidence. I run the Liqui Moly 5W40 in my 540it, seems to do the job just fine.

[amancuso]

My M5 has been on 5W-30 since day one. (I have all the service records). Doesn't seem to have harmed it at all.

[JimLev]

Since we clearly need another oil thread...

What oil would you recommend for a 2001 S62 that's currently being run on BMW 10w60? I'm probably going to run the 10w60 from Liqui Moly. The price point is so much more tolerable than TWS.

An M5?? When did ya get that?

The oil link was an interesting read.

[mebjr12]

If it's on 10W60 I'd keep it on 10W60, not 5W30 (even though BMW says you *can* use 5W30 on the 01+ S62's). Oil is oil for the most part, as long as it's the right weight and you change it at the right time I don't think you can really go wrong. Liqui Moly is a reputable brand so I'd use it with confidence. I run the Liqui Moly 5W40 in my 540it, seems to do the job just fine.

+ 1 for Liqui Moly. I used to use Castrol 0w-40 in my 530i and I had to add 1qtr every 2k. I switched to Liqui Moly 5w -40 and in 3kmiles since the change, i havent had to add anything.

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[computiNATEor]

An M5?? When did ya get that?

The oil link was an interesting read.

I'm flying into Chicago to pick it up and drive it home on Nov. 1st. Assuming it is as described and isn't a complete pile of rust (it does have a few rust spots)...

[JimLev]

I'm flying into Chicago to pick it up and drive it home on Nov. 1st. Assuming it is as described and isn't a complete pile of rust (it does have a few rust spots)...

Good luck.....bring cash, a credit card, a AAA card, and a code reader just in you break down, road trips are always fun.

[BimmerBreaker]

S62's need 10w60 and I really doubt any have been run since new on 5w30. More likely than not a lazy or unknowledgable service advisor forgot to put correct oil spec on the receipts. Dont run anything other than 10w60 in an S62

Liqui Moly, Castrol, whatever decent quality 10w60 you want to put in is ok. Liqui Moly is the cheapest of the bunch

[StephenVA]

Interesting read, not sure how 15 year old cars are impacted by engines oil requirements for 4 banger direct injected turbo applications. I think we all have recognized by now that earlier oil changes based on driver's foot and driving cycles (how long do you travel and how often? What is the ambient temp during those short drives? etc) is the best approach. Oil and filter changes are the cheapest maintenance an owner can do to extend engine life long term.
I run Mobil One 0W-40 (Euro Blend) in everything except the M5 then I use the tried and true Castrol Professional TWS 10W-60. The high dollar stuff made from elks blood, assorted dodo bird droppings and other rare earth by products. No Dinos were harmed in bottling that stuff!

[computiNATEor]

Good luck.....bring cash, a credit card, a AAA card, and a code reader just in you break down, road trips are always fun.

I have all of the above, plus a Costco membership for inexpensive gas In Illinois alone, it saves about $0.75/gallon!

[Mike WW]

Interesting, someone else. Took a full change interval, but similar results in my 525i. And while I've always had brand preferences, I really deep down thought they were all the same. Appears not. It may (or may not) just be the LL01 not the LL98. They make a 5-40 for each spec.

[computiNATEor]

+ 1 for Liqui Moly. I used to use Castrol 0w-40 in my 530i and I had to add 1qtr every 2k. I switched to Liqui Moly 5w -40 and in 3kmiles since the change, i havent had to add anything.

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Interesting, that's about my consumption rate in my 530i5, too. I also use Castrol 0w40. However, that oil is so cheap and readily available...

[Jason5driver]

interesting read, not sure how 15 year old cars are impacted by engines oil requirements for 4 banger direct injected turbo applications. I think we all have recognized by now that earlier oil changes based on driver's foot and driving cycles (how long do you travel and how often? What is the ambient temp during those short drives? Etc) is the best approach. Oil and filter changes are the cheapest maintenance an owner can do to extend engine life long term.
I run mobil one 0w-40 (euro blend) in everything except the m5 then i use the tried and true castrol professional tws 10w-60. The high dollar stuff made from elks blood, assorted dodo bird droppings and other rare earth by products. No dinos were harmed in bottling that stuff!

lol !

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S62's need 10w60 and I really doubt any have been run since new on 5w30. More likely than not a lazy or unknowledgable service advisor forgot to put correct oil spec on the receipts. Dont run anything other than 10w60 in an S62

Liqui Moly, Castrol, whatever decent quality 10w60 you want to put in is ok. Liqui Moly is the cheapest of the bunch

Where do you buy the LM at ?

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+ 1 for Liqui Moly. I used to use Castrol 0w-40 in my 530i and I had to add 1qtr every 2k. I switched to Liqui Moly 5w -40 and in 3kmiles since the change, i havent had to add anything.

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This is interesting...!!!
I too have been running Castrol 0w-40, because is only $25 / 5 quarts jug, and it is readily available at Walmart.
My car has been using more and more oil.
However, right after I do an engine flush, and replace the oil, the usage has stopped, until about 3k miles, then it starts using like crazy...

[crazy4trains]

This is interesting...!!!
I too have been running Castrol 0w-40, because is only $25 / 5 quarts jug, and it is readily available at Walmart.
My car has been using more and more oil.
However, right after I do an engine flush, and replace the oil, the usage has stopped, until about 3k miles, then it starts using like crazy...

My local WallyWorld stopped carrying the Castrol 0w40. I bought the last 5 quart jug for 15 bux. Had them check inventory and said that was the last one. Amazon still has it at comparable prices.

[Jason5driver]

My local WallyWorld stopped carrying the Castrol 0w40. I bought the last 5 quart jug for 15 bux. Had them check inventory and said that was the last one. Amazon still has it at comparable prices.

Wonder why ...???
How about Castrol 5w-40 ?

[crazy4trains]

Wonder why ...???
How about Castrol 5w-40 ?

Don't know; nope.

The WallyWorlds around me only carry Mobil1 0w40 as their only euro-spec 0w/5w-40.

[StephenVA]

Wal Mart website
https://www.walmart.com/search/?quer...castrol%200w40

[Santaclaus4]

I'm just gonna start using BMW labled oil. FCPEuro will ship it to my door with a filter. No more trying to figure out the "best" oil. Mostly I don't care anyway...
BTW, no I'm not gonna warranty the used oil.
FWIW, for the last 5 years I've been using Mobil 0W40. Not sure what the origonal owners used but I have receipts from the day it was new and they always had it dealer serviced. So...it's probably had BMW oil most of it's life.

[geargrinder]

An M5?? When did ya get that?

Late to the party on this one, but yeah!?? Nate goes M5! Nice!

Where do you buy the LM at ?

I'm changin 540 oil today or tomorrow, going w/ LM 0W40 Synthoil...

ECS has decent price on LM, and it comes in 5Q (ok prob 5L) bottles which is GREAT vs the PZ Syn Euro I was using that was only in quarts, and now is NOT easily available for less than $10/qt which is kinda ridiculous...
Just googled and there's an Amazon seller selling it too for reasonable price w/ free shipping (only a dollar or two better than my ECS order tho and w/ ECS got some other stuff in the same package...)

I know thats not the 10W60 being discussed, haven't yet done my 10W60 replacement shopping as I've been working off a big bulk case of TWS for the S54 for a while, but its just about time for that too...

[computiNATEor]

Late to the party on this one, but yeah!?? Nate goes M5! Nice!



I'm changin 540 oil today or tomorrow, going w/ LM 0W40 Synthoil...

ECS has decent price on LM, and it comes in 5Q (ok prob 5L) bottles which is GREAT vs the PZ Syn Euro I was using that was only in quarts, and now is NOT easily available for less than $10/qt which is kinda ridiculous...
Just googled and there's an Amazon seller selling it too for reasonable price w/ free shipping (only a dollar or two better than my ECS order tho and w/ ECS got some other stuff in the same package...)

I know thats not the 10W60 being discussed, haven't yet done my 10W60 replacement shopping as I've been working off a big bulk case of TWS for the S54 for a while, but its just about time for that too...

On Nov. 1st I'm flying into Chicago to inspect the car and pick it up

Looks like Castrol 0w40 is going the way of the dodo, at least for local availability. I'm gonna have to do some more research and find an LL-01 oil that is still affordable.

[crazy4trains]

In mid September I bought two 5 quart jugs of Castrol Edge 0w40 for $22.67 each from Amazon. That same container of oil is now $36.65 per 5 quart jug. Wow, a 60% increase in price. At that price point I might give LubroMoly a try. Or maybe even Rotella T6. What are the drawbacks to using an oil formulated for diesel engines in a gasoline engine?

[Jason5driver]

In mid September I bought two 5 quart jugs of Castrol Edge 0w40 for $22.67 each from Amazon. That same container of oil is now $36.65 per 5 quart jug. Wow, a 60% increase in price. At that price point I might give LubroMoly a try. Or maybe even Rotella T6. What are the drawbacks to using an oil formulated for diesel engines in a gasoline engine?

Mobil 1, 0w-40...

[computiNATEor]

Mobil 1, 0w-40...

... is not LL-01.

[dannyzabolotny]

Yeah there's something about it not being LL-01 anymore. However, I don't think it *really* matters unless you're running your oil for 10k miles (which you shouldn't either way). I ran Mobil 1 0W40 with 6k-7k intervals for something like 40k miles with no issues. As long as it's decent synthetic oil that's changed regularly, I don't think you can really go wrong. Especially on a car that's daily driven and not raced/abused regularly. People like to overthink this stuff but ultimately it doesn't matter. The oil debates have been largely debunked by the folks over at Blackstone Labs.