[vadas1]

Following on from this very interesting thread how many of us use 10w60, how many 10w40 (Magnatec) and how many others (5w30)? Poll attached (I hope).

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ralph (vadas1)

 

[Mmm-Five]

10w50 (or 5w40) - can't remember which at the moment - will find out this evening.

It's definitely Silkolene Pro-S 10w50!

 

[unesential]

10w 50

 

[FinalEditionE34M5]

Fazman says 15w/50.

...so that's wot I use - Mobil 1 15w/50.

TK.

 

[farrell]

I use 10w/40 in my car & have for 100k miles &
will continue to do so.
For TK's errr... spirited style of driving, the expensive alternative recommended
is Mobil 15w/50 as the vehicle sees alot of NS use.

Cheers

 

[bubba966]

I run Amsoil Signature Series 0w30 in my car. Runs a lot better & quieter than the Mobil 1 5w30 that the PO ran in it.

 

[davidoli]

Typically I use Castrol Edge 10w60 , although Sebring Sienna has just received 5.75 litres of Silkolene's finest Pro S 5w40 as I had some sitting in the garage and felt that she was worth it !

 

[mottati]

for those using Mobil 1 15w50, why that instead of tws? TWS is thinner when cold, and thicker when hot, vs m1 15w50 (this was discussed on the e39 board, only reason was cost over there, but seems like TWS is the better oil)

 

[Tomba]

For regular drive we use/advise Mobil 1 0W-40 (for example, excellent cold starts up on a S50, I don't want to imagine the thick oil in the vanos unit). For the ones that came off from TWS or want a higher viscousity because of the harder driving style / oil consumption we use Mobil 1 5W-50.

 

[richardbaxter]

same as david silkolene 5/40 pro thingy - creates more discharge through the gaskets but stops any rusting in the vicinity!

 

[D_C_R]

Castrol Magnatec 10W40

 

[A.W.O.L]

What are the advantages of certain weights?

 

[vadas1]

What are the advantages of certain weights?
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Have a look at the 10w60 oilman post from Northloop thread which should explain things pretty well.

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ralph (vadas1)