Castrol TWS is good but I had a hard time finding it once so I used Shell Racing 10W60, seems like a good oil.
I think all the BMW dealers have the TWS oil, because this is what they are supposed to put in the E39 M5's.
But the price from the BMW dealer is just too silly
I think all the BMW dealers have the TWS oil, because this is what they are supposed to put in the E39 M5's.
But the price from the BMW dealer is just too silly
I'd go for Mobil One 15/50 Watt (the new formula is slightly thicker even though its fully synthetic) or Castrol Magnatec 10/40 Watt which I believe is semi-synthetic. Don't use anything less that 10 otherwise you'll develop leaks and the engine's timming chain tensioner won't work efficiently.
The only difference you may find is that the full synthetic oils cause the engine to be more rattley on start-up.
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1995 M5 Limited Edition (02/50)Rosso Red
Pilot Sport 2 Rubber
Valentine One With Conceal
Twin Head LRC100 IR Jammer System
Origin Blue B2 GPS
I'd go for Mobil One 15/50 Watt (the new formula is slightly thicker even though its fully synthetic) or Castrol Magnatec 10/40 Watt which I believe is semi-synthetic. Don't use anything less that 10 otherwise you'll develop leaks and the engine's timming chain tensioner won't work efficiently.
The only difference you may find is that the full synthetic oils cause the engine to be more rattley on start-up.
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i am from portugal, here is normal to have temperature of 30/40ºc anda not less then 0 ºc.
I just stick with what the manual says, 15w 40 or 15w 50.
It's written in black and white. I'm not having a go, - far from it, but it says it in the book. I am not meaning you can't read, please don't take this the wrong way, but if thats whats recommended, thats what I put in. .
So I use Castrol Magnatec 15w 40............well happy.
Does the temperature where you live make that much of a difference ? I'm not sure................maybe others know better ?
Mark
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1999 Land Rover Discovery Td5 ES
I just stick with what the manual says, 15w 40 or 15w 50.
It's written in black and white. I'm not having a go, - far from it, but it says it in the book. I am not meaning you can't read, please don't take this the wrong way, but if thats whats recommended, thats what I put in. .
So I use Castrol Magnatec 15w 40............well happy.
Does the temperature where you live make that much of a difference ? I'm not sure................maybe others know better ?
Mark
If you live in a hot country or go to the track lots then 15/50 or 10/60
Otherwise if you live in blightly...and behave 10/40 is fine and yes go with Castrol Magnatec.
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1995 M5 Limited Edition (02/50)Rosso Red
Pilot Sport 2 Rubber
Valentine One With Conceal
Twin Head LRC100 IR Jammer System
Origin Blue B2 GPS
If you live in a hot country or go to the track lots then 15/50 or 10/60
Otherwise if you live in blightly...and behave 10/40 is fine and yes go with Castrol Magnatec.
My trusty mecanic said that 5w40 would be ok, but if it was is car hed use castrol 10w60, but that is a racing oil? right? it must be very expensive...
P.s: my local bmw dealer put in the last service... 0w30 castrol... just has i suspected, not suitable...
My trusty mecanic said that 5w40 would be ok, but if it was is car hed use castrol 10w60, but that is a racing oil? right? it must be very expensive...
P.s: my local bmw dealer put in the last service... 0w30 castrol... just has i suspected, not suitable...
5 / 40W is still too thin. 10/60W would be fine but personally I'd go for a 15 owing to the age of the engine. This way you minimise oil leaks too!
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1995 M5 Limited Edition (02/50)Rosso Red
Pilot Sport 2 Rubber
Valentine One With Conceal
Twin Head LRC100 IR Jammer System
Origin Blue B2 GPS
10/40 is fine and yes go with Castrol Magnatec.
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