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02-10-2006, 10:41 PM | #17 | ||
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02-11-2006, 04:43 PM | #18 | ||
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off the shelf.... any request can be met at a parts store. in fact if i bet if you request that they get it for you they will carry more on hand at that particular store. just say so. platinum was just the oil i like. i wasnt suggesting that it was for this vehichle. |
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02-13-2006, 06:13 PM | #20 | |
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im sure my avatar is not your real problem..
your views are not mine. and if that is a problem please discuss it via PM and if you can talk to me decent and convince me i would be most happy to remove it .. |
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02-14-2006, 12:04 PM | #21 | |
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Ok. I'll attempt to get this thread back on track ... :-)
Does anyone know the details of the ACEA A3 spec? And why is it that most of the 5w-30 oils sold in the US can't / don't meet it? I've been searching everywhere but can't seem to find the technical details. If so, could someone please post the details? Also, my 2001 325i owners manual and shop manual do not mention this spec (or any ACEA or BMW spec) at all. The only mention is that it be 5W-x grade synthetic with API rating of SH or higher. Also, my oil fill cap actually says "BMW perfers Castrol Oil". Pretty interesting - since Castrol doesn't even sell a 5W-x oil in the US with an ACEA A3 rating. Given the fact the some newer car models are recommending oil changes about every 15k miles, I'm suspecting that the ACEA A3 rating probably addresses the oil's ability to maintain its properties even after prolonged use. I personally change my oil every 5-7k miles. Anthony |
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02-14-2006, 06:05 PM | #23 | ||
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http://www.flpoland.pl/www_eng/ch_wi...rspec_acea.htm Specification BMW : "The BMW specification is generally known as the "Long Life" specification. It concerns three categories of products, which can obtain the extension of the oil change interval - after successful passing some additional tests. "BMW Special Oils" 1996 Minimum requirement: ACEA A3/B3. Additional test M42 is indispensable for obtaining the possibility of using products of the 0W/5W/10W-x viscosity gradation all year long. "BMW Long Life Oils" 1998 Minimum requirement: ACEA A3/B3 is connected with the following viscosity gradation: 0W/5W/10W-30/40. Oils, which successfully passed M44 test, enable the extension of the oil change interval to 20 000 km, or for every second year. "BMW Long Life" 2001 Minimum requirement: ACEA A3/B3. The following viscosity gradation meets the requirements: 0W/5W/10W-30/40. The new version of the M44 test warrants 20/40 000 km between the change of oil intervals, or every second year. This is an obligatory specification for new cars, which require Long Life 01 oil and it can substitute previous ones" Last edited by daniel 61; 02-14-2006 at 06:51 PM. |
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02-15-2006, 07:30 PM | #24 | |
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How about in simple terms instead of all your ratings
Bmw uses on all their E46, E39's and E38's Castrol 5w-30 synthetic for their older models, (1998 and prior) the use Castrol 15w-30 non synthetic If you want to do your own oil change, buy any make of 5w-30 snythetic oil. And just beucase one quart is 9$ and the other is 7$ doesnt mean its any better, they all lubricate your engine, and your throwing it out in 15000 miles. Just buy castrol 5w-30 and you will have no worries. |
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02-15-2006, 08:08 PM | #25 | ||
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Everybody does , what is proper according to personal knowledge in the specific field, in this case oil industry and its applications. Do not compare castrol syntec 5w/30 with a BMW High Performance 5w/30 oil, blended by Castrol for them. They are completly different oils in their chemistry and formulation.Viscosity indexes and High sheer high temperature numbers are totaly different, that is why syntec 5w/30 is not suitable in E46 cars M52TU and M54 engines. BTW BMW oil is the same thing ,what in Europe is called Castrol TXT Softec, which in its wight is close to "40" viscosity oils.Are you really, a BMW Mechanic ? I doubt it, perhaps a lot attendant... Last edited by daniel 61; 02-15-2006 at 09:25 PM. |
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02-16-2006, 04:06 PM | #26 | |
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I forgot your the rocket scientist of fucking oil! Go to the dealer and buy the oil they use. Go pay 5$ a quart when you can buy the same thing at pep boys for 3.25. Please go pay more since you obiviously know so much more.
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02-16-2006, 05:50 PM | #27 | ||
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Call them or visit them personally, there is still time for you to learn something... Please do not confuse other folks on this forum , when you know shit regarding motor oils applications. Best regards: Daniel. |
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02-17-2006, 01:14 AM | #28 | |
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Who ever thought motor oil could be so controversial.
Quite entertaining indeed. L |
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