Best Oil: Motul!!!
#31
Blah. I've fed my Jeep the cheapest whatever is on sale dino oil for the past 10 years and 150K miles and the engine still runs like it was new. The most important thing is to change frequently and use a good filter. Changing the oil every 3-5K, it basically doesn't matter what oil you use. If you feel better about it, so be it, but the difference between oils PALES in comparison to changing it frequently.
Oh yeah, read bobistheoilguy.com for a great resource for oil. Might even learn something about the coconut/baby derived Motul oil.
Oh yeah, read bobistheoilguy.com for a great resource for oil. Might even learn something about the coconut/baby derived Motul oil.
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#35
Originally Posted by LazerRed1
I believe BMW oil is actually made by Castrol. More than likely, same as Castrol pure synthetic.
Big reason behind the long oil change interval is because BMW is paying for it. I complained and told them my BMW was not going more than 7500 and the dealership agreed it was a better interval and footed the bill.
Big reason behind the long oil change interval is because BMW is paying for it. I complained and told them my BMW was not going more than 7500 and the dealership agreed it was a better interval and footed the bill.
I wish I can get them to foot the bill.
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#39
Originally Posted by Texasscout
I remember when M1 came out back in the late 70's or early 80's, it was as thin and colorless as water. A friend got some for his pick up, 5W30 I think, and that stuff was just like water. Now it's just as thick as any dino oil.
#41
Mobil 1 in the USA is now a group III base oil. Nothing wrong with that at all. In fact, it pretty much equals the "True" synthetic PAO's in performance except in very cold condition (-40 degrees) pour point. The main gripe people have is that Mobil is now using a less expensive Group III base stock, but charging the same for the product. Group III based oils can legally be called Synthetic as they are very highly processed and converted from crude sources.
The new Mobil 1 is still an excellent oil and will protect very well, but some don't like that Mobil didn't cut the price and pocketed the extra profits. Amazing. I thought companies were supposed to be as profitable as possible for their shareholders. This is America, not state run after all.
The new Mobil 1 is still an excellent oil and will protect very well, but some don't like that Mobil didn't cut the price and pocketed the extra profits. Amazing. I thought companies were supposed to be as profitable as possible for their shareholders. This is America, not state run after all.
#42
Since you do own a BMW, you should know that the capacity is close to 7 qts right? That's one of the reasons why it can have a longer OCI.
Originally Posted by IvoryGT
I might actually try that, considering on my BMW, it doesnt require oil change for 12000 miles. And its a M series. I'd imagine the oil holds up well enough for all that.
#43
That is incorrect. Mobil is just as "thick" as any other oil in it's viscosity class. (with a range that is). The reason why it pours better when cold is because synthetics feature a MUCH better cold flow capability. Not because it's thinner/thicker. You WANT this of an oil.
Originally Posted by partyman66
I still think Mobil 1 is thin as hell. If you pour it into your car and pay attention to the last few drops as they fall out of the jug, it pours very thinly. Most conventional 5W30 oils that I've seen are a lot thicker than that and have more of a gooey type look and darker color as they pour.
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