Another engine oil thread. Castrol Edge/Pennzoil/ Liqui Moly?

[n8dgr84]

Originally Posted by eddie57

hello everyone I read all the pages of this post concerning oil it appears that the xcess gen 2 motule is good... I am European and I have access to the RAVENOL VMO SAE 5W-40 HTHS 4.0 and kvs 100 13.3 c It's very good, isn't it?

Property Unit Data Audit
Density at 20 °C kg/m³ 848,0 EN ISO 12185
Colour gelbbraun VISUELL
Viscosity at 100 °C mm²/s 13,3 DIN 51562-1
Viscosity at 40 °C mm²/s 80,0 DIN 51562-1
Viscosity Index VI 170 DIN ISO 2909
HTHS Viscosity at 150 °C mPa*s 4,0 ASTM D5481
CCS Viscosity at -30 °C mPa*s 6375 ASTM D5293
Low Temp. Pumping viscosity (MRV) at -35 °C mPa*s 27.000 ASTM D4684
Pourpoint °C -45 DIN ISO 3016
Noack Volatility % M/M 8,8 ASTM D5800
Flashpoint °C 242 DIN EN ISO 2592
tbn mg KOH/g 8,7 ASTM D2896

Here's a good Used Oil Analysis from Ravenol VST 5w40 on a N55.
https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/th...mi-uoa.361380/

I'm not familiar with VMO but the NOACK 8.8% is a bit high for my liking. I suppose you could just top it up as it evaporates/gets consumed but would take more observation on your part. This NOACK level is similar to some LiquiMoly products.

[FrankMstein]

Originally Posted by edycol

Ok. I need to jump on it. Ski season is about to finish.

edycol Definitive thread update!!?? It's been a year!

[edycol]

Originally Posted by FrankMstein

edycol Definitive thread update!!?? It's been a year!

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OK, I am becoming embarrassed. I must do it.

[agentrnge]

I have seen a ton of Castrol ads on reddit today saying its 10x as strong ( as compared to what I dont know ) lmao. One thing is for sure they increased the ad budget 10x.

[gurvir44]

Originally Posted by gurvir44

This might be also a good alternative, its one of the slimmest ive seen.
https://www.femco.com/compact-sb-7090010148-m12x15-t12/
I think the fumoto has a lower profile than the stahlbus too, but im curious if it doesn't fit just because of the hand valve protrusion.

I ended up buying this, so far it clears really well and doesn’t protrude past the skid plate. Haven’t used the drain yet but will update soon. I bought the t9 version

[Wanted_M]

Originally Posted by gurvir44

I ended up buying this, so far it clears really well and doesn’t protrude past the skid plate. Haven’t used the drain yet but will update soon. I bought the t9 version

The M12x1.25" T9 version?

[rsyring]

Originally Posted by edycol

🫣
OK, I am becoming embarrassed. I must do it.

I previously went through this entire thread and made notes of the statements that seemed essential in understanding how to choose oil. I then made a summary doc that just listed the things I took away from the discussion and a recommendation of the oils I should use:

• Key statements in the thread (IMO)
• Summary of findings and recommendations specifically geared towards dual street/track usage

Feel free to use that, if helpful, as a starting point.

[edycol]

Originally Posted by rsyring

I previously went through this entire thread and made notes of the statements that seemed essential in understanding how to choose oil. I then made a summary doc that just listed the things I took away from the discussion and a recommendation of the oils I should use:


Key statements in the thread (IMO)
Summary of findings and recommendations specifically geared towards dual street/track usage



Feel free to use that, if helpful, as a starting point.

Thank you!
I will jump pn it by the end of the month. Have too much work and travel now.

[gurvir44]

Originally Posted by Wanted_M

The M12x1.25" T9 version?

Mine is a 2015 so i have have the first revision of the oil pan. I ordered M16x1.5-T9. Femco says to torque to 25nm i believe but i did 20nm like bmw recommends and no leaks.

[FrankMstein]

Originally Posted by rsyring

I previously went through this entire thread and made notes of the statements that seemed essential in understanding how to choose oil. I then made a summary doc that just listed the things I took away from the discussion and a recommendation of the oils I should use:

• Key statements in the thread (IMO)
• Summary of findings and recommendations specifically geared towards dual street/track usage

Feel free to use that, if helpful, as a starting point.

I had to do the same thing by brand and extracting out the track/street info. I keep pointing people to this thread. I will read yours and see.
ed: looks great, looks similar to mine but better format.

[FrankMstein]

edycol Do you know who makes the Mini LL17 FE+ oil?

[edycol]

Originally Posted by FrankMstein

edycol Do you know who makes the Mini LL17 FE+ oil?

Should be Castrol. Theyare now contracted with BMW.

[FrankMstein]

Originally Posted by edycol

Should be Castrol. Theyare now contracted with BMW.

You confirmed what others are saying.

[ericold]

1 question edycol.
you said that ambient temperature as far as oil viscosity affect is not of our concern.only altitude is.
but i noticed something.in winters to reach oil temp is much more harder than this hotter season .doesn't that tell us that ambient temp plays a role for affecting the viscosity of an oil?