My brakes will finally be in next week, so its going back to the shop for inspection and so forth. :redspot

The previous owner was running a 15-40 and i want to change it to synthetic.

What weight does everyone run in their cars for the colder months?

Thanks guys.
blake

ps 328ischef (http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/member.php?u=33498), do you still have the reset tool?

i run Castrol full syntec 10w30

Your car should have come from the factory w/synthetic?

You don't need the tool. I used to do it this way before my dash looked like a x-mas tree, I no longer care.

http://www.unofficialbmw.com/e36/electrical/e36_reset_service_lights.html

98 m3? would you reccomend the castrol?

i did search, but everyone that answers is in cali, and i need something for the winter.

Mobil 1 is what I usually use, have Castrol in there now however.

Edit: 5w30

thanks, i was thinking a 5w30 or something for the winter. do you run that all year round?

I use mobil1 5w30 all year round. I suppose I could run 5w40 in the winter, but it hasn't been necessary as last winter was fairly mild.

10w30 Mobil Synthetic. I live in Florida 8 months out of the year, and my car isn't taken back to the MAR for winter, so it never sees cold temperatures. I've though of running 5w30, however.

the lubricating type

mobil 1 or castrol synthetic are what most run.

5w30 in the winter.
personally, im going to run 5w50 or 15w50 in the summer, because i get lifter tick every time i autox. if that doesn't work im just going to replace oil with molasses.

thanks, i was thinking a 5w30 or something for the winter. do you run that all year round?

I used to when it was a street car, now I run 15w50 since all it sees is the track.

BMW 5w-30

5W-30 from the dealer

stupid 9 bucks a bottle bmw only 10w-60 or whatev.....castrol i think.

Isn't it true that if you use anything else in an e46 m3 and your engine blows, that your warranty doesn't cover it?

AMSoil 5w30 year round

I run the BMW 5W-30 oil. I found it cost me the same as Mobil 1, so I just started to buy it from the dealer. As long as I have at least 1/2 quart overfill, I don't get much lifter tick at the autox.

Scott

AMSoil 5w30 year round

Any lifter tick?

Any lifter tick?
Nothing I can notice

MOBIL 1 Full SYN 15-50... all year around (I rarley drive it in the winter)

amsoil 5w- 40

MOBIL 1 Full SYN 15-50... all year around (I rarley drive it in the winter)

In a street car? Mine feels like a slug till it gets way warmed up on track w/15w50 :dunno

castrol 10w40, no ticking

no question to my answer....

no question to my answer....

not your thread

not your thread

yeah, i dunno wtf I was complaining about...these last few days have made me go nuts....sorry:(

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Mobile 1 synthetic 5-40, one of the few BMW approved Mobile 1 synthetics out there.

amsoil 5w- 40
I now have AMS S2000 0W-30 which is a little thin for summer and have had AMS std 20W-50 also, so I mixed it half and half, seems to have the cold flow and hot viscosity benefits of both just as I expected. I'll try AMS 5W-40 next. Also the Castrol Synt 5W-40 whenever you can get it, so far only at Autozones. :shifty

In a street car? Mine feels like a slug till it gets way warmed up on track w/15w50 :dunno

134,000 miles and still is one of the strogest running e36 m3s around here... i have yet to be beat by an all motor s50 or s52... even friends cammed car with headers was right next to me... so ill stick with my 15-50 :)

134,000 miles and still is one of the strogest running e36 m3s around here... i have yet to be beat by an all motor s50 or s52... even friends cammed car with headers was right next to me... so ill stick with my 15-50 :)

I just hit 150,000 today :P

ran 15w50 mobil 1 felt like a slug like jesse said, run mobil 1 10w40 perfect

Shell Rotella-T Synthetic 5w-40

12-13$ at your local walmart for a gallon jug....Whatcha know about dat?

5w-30 BMW Long Life approved Motul

Shell Rotella-T Synthetic 5w-40

12-13$ at your local walmart for a gallon jug....Whatcha know about dat?


you put walmart oil in a bmw... what is wrong with you

Rotella is not a Walmart brand. It's a Shell brand. Walmart also sells Mobil 1. Are you going to avoid that too?

I'm using Mobil 1 0W-40 in my M52. It's a BMW-approved Long Life oil.

We have switched to MOTUL. We use 5w40 for summer and 5w30 for winter. Plus it meets BMW spec for long life. Just our 2 cents.

Plus we stock it.

you put walmart oil in a bmw... what is wrong with you

Walmart is just the retailer man.....they also sell castrol, mobile, & many other brands.

Shell is great oil. If you buy Mobile1.....your pretty much just paying a heck of a lot more for just "mobile1"

We have switched to MOTUL. We use 5w40 for summer and 5w30 for winter. Plus it meets BMW spec for long life. Just our 2 cents.

Plus we stock it.


how much is it for the 5w30.

how much is it for the 5w30. $7.75 on their website: http://www.roadracetech.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=25_26_30_135_995_996&products_id=584&zenid=a1e98a4bcbe0fc00b7850ed9c1c5c7e8

I pay $55 for 7 liters and mahle filter per oil change. Let it roll 10k and change the filter at 5k for good measure.

How much do you guys charge for the cans of "the chronic" from Motul. Have a couple buddies running it in their turbo cars and are looking for the best price.


Also shell is not mobile 1. Exxon and mobile are the same.

We have switched to MOTUL. We use 5w40 for summer and 5w30 for winter. Plus it meets BMW spec for long life. Just our 2 cents.

Plus we stock it.

just did a phone order with wayne on the phone:alright

The CHRONO is $25.90 for a half gal. (2 liters). I dont stock it but can get any of there products quickly.

Thanks
Wayne @ RRT

The CHRONO is $25.90 for a half gal. (2 liters). I dont stock it but can get any of there products quickly.

Thanks
Wayne @ RRT


Hey Wayne! THANKS:D

Walmart is just the retailer man.....they also sell castrol, mobile, & many other brands.

Shell is great oil. If you buy Mobile1.....your pretty much just paying a heck of a lot more for just "mobile1"
Well, in defense of BSaint, WalMart does sell a lot of "national" brands for cheap because those brands do a special lower-quality, WalMart-only product. I don't think that's the case for Shell Rotella or Mobil1.

I can tell nobody has ready their manual............ :rolleyes

I use Mobil 1 15w50. I would never use less than a 10w40 in my BMWs......

you put walmart oil in a bmw... what is wrong with you

So many ignorant statements by you in one thread. LOL.

20/50 synthetic oil...Redline, Castrol Syntec, Silkolene etc...high temps usage

So many ignorant statements by you in one thread. LOL.


You wouldn't say this if you were in the Ready Fuel DVD (available in stores soon).:rolleyes