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07-17-2013, 01:55 PM
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2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Barrie
Posts: 233
Car: 325IS
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What engine oil do you guys use for your daily darive S52? All year around?
Just did an engine swap, what do you guys use for your S52? It's gona be my DD and dealer only has 5W30 or 10W60, either one is ideal for S52.
I spent some time reading and searching, most ppl say they use 5w40, I'm thinking may be Mobile 1 5W40? I just want to konw what do most of you guys use? Considering I'm gona use it in winter and in GTA it gets around -15/-20 in winter.
Input are much appreciated!
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07-17-2013, 02:01 PM
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2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Haliwood
Posts: 236
Car: E30 touring
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I use 5w40 in my m50, I was using Rotella T (I think Rotella T6 to be exact) but now I have a source for LiquiMoly cheaper than the Rotella so I used that last oil change. No problems associated with the oil.
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07-17-2013, 02:06 PM
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2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Barrie
Posts: 233
Car: 325IS
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CT has redline 5w40 and Walmart has Castrol Edge SPT 5W40 ..No luck with Mobile 1 so far..
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07-17-2013, 02:12 PM
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3rd Gear Member
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Mississauga
Posts: 406
Car: M3, MZ4
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I don't believe they make 5W40. Only 0W40 if I recall correctly.
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07-17-2013, 02:13 PM
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3rd Gear Member
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Mississauga
Posts: 406
Car: M3, MZ4
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Putting my 2 cents here...
What weight oil to use also depends on the condition of your engine too. If your engine has high mileage, you may not want to use lighter oil as oil consumption will be high due to worn piston rings. Know the oil pressure is good indicator but you will have to do some mods to get the reading (from start up to operating temperature).
I have a E36M3 and I believe the manual does say (have to double check) 5W30 is the standard oil. I did for the longest time until I switch to 5W40. Then again I stopped driving my M in the winter time.
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07-17-2013, 02:33 PM
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Vtec just kicked in
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: TO
Posts: 2,646
Car: 99 S52
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0w30,0w40,5w30 ,5w40 is all fine pick your poison.
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07-17-2013, 03:12 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: T.Dot
Posts: 9,075
Car: M3
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I try to stick with LL-01 approved oils.
Recently that included Castrol Edge 5W40, I've also used 5W40 Motul during track season and 0w30 German Castrol during winters.
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07-17-2013, 03:22 PM
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2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Barrie
Posts: 233
Car: 325IS
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Thanks guys ! Castrol 5W40 it is.
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07-17-2013, 07:50 PM
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///M3
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Toronto
Posts: 37
Car: 1997 BMW ///M3 E36
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I have been using Liquimoly 5W40 during winter in Ottawa (-30)and summer time and it's good np at all.
so either Liquimoly or castrol 5W40 is good for your S52.
5W30 is fine too.
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07-24-2013, 09:57 PM
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1st Gear Newbie
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: London
Posts: 9
Car: 1997 E36 M3
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I've been using Castrol Egde 5W40 for the last couple of years, including winters.
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07-26-2013, 12:45 PM
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5th Gear Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 914
Car: e36 328is S/C'd
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Mobil 1 0w-40! your car will love you long time
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07-26-2013, 04:05 PM
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6th Gear Member
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Mississauga, ON
Posts: 1,547
Car: 84 S52 e30/330ix e46
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Shell Rotella T6 synthetic
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10-16-2013, 01:47 AM
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BGDorcol
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Kitchener
Posts: 258
Car: 1998 328I M Sport
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I'v been using Castrol Egde 5W40 for the last 7 years in my E36 as well. Great Oil.
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Last edited by Singe; 10-16-2013 at 01:49 AM.
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10-19-2013, 09:52 AM
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5th Gear Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 914
Car: e36 328is S/C'd
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Mobil1 0w-40 !
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e39 M5 (s62)- Muffler Delete, Timmay Tips,
e30 325ic - Hard Top, Matte Black
e36 328is - (m52)AA S/c'd, M50 Mani, 3.23 LSD, M3 Brakes, Zimmer rotors, hps pads, Racing Dynamic Strut Bar, Depos, m3 Bumper, Intake, Spal fan, poly RTABs, Eibach Swaybars, Koni yellow, Mishimoto Rad, Silicone hose, Alumi T-housing, Depo w/LED Angels, LED tails, 12' Alpine Type R, Suede head liner, LTW Low rise spoiler
PREVIOUS CARS
92' 325is (m52) - M3 conversion AA S/c'd
'97 Euro Estroil E36 M3 Vert (S50B32)
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