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Originally Posted by Blue By You
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Originally Posted by 9vapors
I've read tons of comments from you and everyone on here. Can you tell me 1 oil that you would most suggest? I was dead set on Liqui moly, but after reading some of your comments I've settled on Castrol 0W-30.
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Apparently Red Line is not BMW approved. But after a ton of research and banter in this forum and others online, looking at OEM, Castrol, Pennzoil, Motul, Liqui Moly, etc. I settled on Red Line potentially being the best overall solution.
Relative to 100 degree viscosity, HTHS, Noack rating... Their 0w30 is strong and they represent it as an LL01-FE alternative to be used where 5w30 is recommended. It has a nice flow (11.7), on par Noack (9), and a solid HTHS (3.4). https://www.redlineoil.com/0w30-motor-oil
Their 5w30 is incredible. It has nice flow (11.9), very low Noack (6.0), and a strong HTHS (3.7). They represent it as an LL01 alternative with a film thicker than a 10w40. https://www.redlineoil.com/5w30-motor-oil |
Again, Redline is good oil if vehicle sees track use.
Problem with Redline is high oxidation. It is geared toward extremely high temperatures and track use.
But for people who use car as daily, even if car is pushed hard, there are better oils.
It is not all about Noack. Solubility of oil, cleaning at lower temperatures etc.
Any LL01 (approved, not recommended) will cut it.
But, Pennzoil Platinum Euro 5W40, Motul X-Cess 5W40 are IMO top choices.
But in the end of the day ANY LL01 oil in your local wal mart is excellent choice.
If out of warranty, top pick is Castrol Edge 0W40. Change it every 5-7.5k, call it a day.
Mobil1 0W40 is another excellent choice but I would go Castrol just bcs. has bit lower SAPS.
That is it. Just bcs. it is M model doesn't mean you have to get track oil. Track or race oils are good choice ONLY if car actually sees track.