Motul 8100 X-cess Gen2 OR Mobile 1 Synthetic

jonf49 · 06-24-2022, 07:10 PM

I was told that the Motul 8100 X-cess Gen2 is good "street" oil from quality base stock and with good additives to protect from daily driving abuse.

I have also been told that Mobile 1 5w30 synthetic is a great oil for the street.

I drive like a granny most of the time due to gas prices, haha. However every other drive I’ll do some redline pulls.

Thanks for the additional help!

jonf49 · 06-24-2022, 07:19 PM

It’s for an F82 M4 with completion package

PooLeArMor · 06-24-2022, 07:49 PM

Motul > Mobile

McIntoshMotorSports · 06-24-2022, 08:33 PM

Could talk about fluids forever!

But I've made the switch from Liqui Moly to xcess Gen 2 and haven't looked back. More consistent temps at least for my climate. Would definitely recommend. I'm running 5W 40

jonf49 · 06-24-2022, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by PooLeArMor

Motul > Mobile

How so? Car runs smoother? Faster? Safer?

Respectfully, is there evidence to back this up?

jonf49 · 06-24-2022, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by McIntoshMotorSports

Could talk about fluids forever!

But I've made the switch from Liqui Moly to xcess Gen 2 and haven't looked back. More consistent temps at least for my climate. Would definitely recommend. I'm running 5W 40

Glad to hear it’s working for you. I’m in Northern California if that helps any with the advice.

spidy512 · 06-24-2022, 10:05 PM

Check this out.

https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1764629

Start from the last post....

josh

jonf49 · 06-24-2022, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by spidy512

Check this out.

https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1764629

Start from the last post....

josh

Yea I saw that … my head was spinning, haha

Ajeje · 06-25-2022, 12:16 AM

motul specific ll-12 ow-30

very quite run

hellokitty · 06-25-2022, 12:27 AM

https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1932005

jonf49 · 06-25-2022, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by hellokitty

https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1932005

Haha..I’d like to get an overall consensus of opinion here. And some feedback.

_robert_ · 06-25-2022, 02:42 AM

Went Motul X-CESS 5W-40, it's been great!

ONEof500 · 06-25-2022, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonf49

Quote:

Originally Posted by hellokitty

https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1932005

Haha..I’d like to get an overall consensus of opinion here. And some feedback.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonf49

Quote:

Originally Posted by hellokitty

https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1932005

Haha..I'd like to get an overall consensus of opinion here. And some feedback.

It's in the thread. You don't need consensus. Read the posts from Edycol

RugbyBro · 06-26-2022, 12:25 AM

A few consistent redline pulls isn’t gonna cause your engine much heartache - any LL01 will be great. I personally use Motul Xcess Gen2 5W-40, my usage is granny on the street and at my rate probably 4-6 track days a year.

TopJimmy · 06-26-2022, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by _robert_

Went Motul X-CESS 5W-40, it's been great!
[IMG]https://johndagys-wpengine.netdna-ss...2-Jan-19-2.jpg[/IMG]

If X-Cess makes my car look like that I'm going to get it NOW!

HotRodM4 · 07-08-2022, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by McIntoshMotorSports

Could talk about fluids forever!

But I've made the switch from Liqui Moly to xcess Gen 2 and haven't looked back. More consistent temps at least for my climate. Would definitely recommend. I'm running 5W 40

I'm considering the same switch from Liqui Moly over to Motul 8100 X Gen2. Did you use an engine flush when you did the oil change switching brands?

jonf49 · 07-08-2022, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by HotRodM4

I'm considering the same switch from Liqui Moly over to Motul 8100 X Gen2. Did you use an engine flush when you did the oil change switching brands?

Also interested in knowing whether it’s necessary to do any kind of oil flush before using another brand of oil?

hellokitty · 07-08-2022, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonf49

Quote:

Originally Posted by HotRodM4

I'm considering the same switch from Liqui Moly over to Motul 8100 X Gen2. Did you use an engine flush when you did the oil change switching brands?

Also interested in knowing whether it’s necessary to do any kind of oil flush before using another brand of oil?

Not needed. Pick one oil and stick with it to get the best results.

SCS55 · 07-10-2022, 08:16 AM

My 2c for Motul…Just did the oil pan gasket on my wife's 335i (N55). I've used Motul 8100 X-Cess Gen 2 5W/40 for the last 25,000 on this engine with great results. I use the same oil in my F80 M3 with zero issues.

kyrix1st · 08-28-2022, 08:11 PM

One thing I noticed about Motul X-cess Gen2 5W40 compared to all the other 5W40s, is that it enables the engine to hold higher gears (=higher engine load) much longer going uphill. That to me is a testament to the high shear stability of this oil. Cold start gets a little rough after 3000 miles, so that's my OCI.

HotRodM4 · 08-29-2022, 03:21 PM

I made the switch from Liqui Moly to Motul Gen2. It's been 1,600 miles so far and it feels better. Might be placebo.

SCS55 · 09-19-2022, 04:26 PM

Motul Gen2 5W40 report with 5900 miles.
2016 F80 M3 83,000 miles. This is the third oil change with Motul at roughly 5,000 miles. Good results, just like my wife's N55 335i.

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McIntoshMotorSports Second Lieutenant 187 Rep 239 Posts Drives: F80M3 Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: LV, PA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW F80 M3 [10.00]	Could talk about fluids forever! But I've made the switch from Liqui Moly to xcess Gen 2 and haven't looked back. More consistent temps at least for my climate. Would definitely recommend. I'm running 5W 40
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RugbyBro Brigadier General 7601 Rep 3,603 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	A few consistent redline pulls isn’t gonna cause your engine much heartache - any LL01 will be great. I personally use Motul Xcess Gen2 5W-40, my usage is granny on the street and at my rate probably 4-6 track days a year. __________________ Current: F80 Prior: F82, F32
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SCS55 Lieutenant 291 Rep 408 Posts Drives: E90,F30, F80 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Space Coast Florida iTrader: (0)	My 2c for Motul…Just did the oil pan gasket on my wife's 335i (N55). I've used Motul 8100 X-Cess Gen 2 5W/40 for the last 25,000 on this engine with great results. I use the same oil in my F80 M3 with zero issues. Attached Images
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kyrix1st Colonel 2357 Rep 2,359 Posts Drives: G87 M2; E92M3 MT&DCT; M3 euro Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: nyc iTrader: (0) Garage List 2004 BMW Z4 [0.00]	One thing I noticed about Motul X-cess Gen2 5W40 compared to all the other 5W40s, is that it enables the engine to hold higher gears (=higher engine load) much longer going uphill. That to me is a testament to the high shear stability of this oil. Cold start gets a little rough after 3000 miles, so that's my OCI. __________________ Pass me if you can.
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HotRodM4 Lieutenant 683 Rep 582 Posts Drives: 2018 M4 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: NY iTrader: (0) Garage List [10.00]	I made the switch from Liqui Moly to Motul Gen2. It's been 1,600 miles so far and it feels better. Might be placebo. __________________ ?18 M4 Comp
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SCS55 Lieutenant 291 Rep 408 Posts Drives: E90,F30, F80 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Space Coast Florida iTrader: (0)	Motul Gen2 5W40 report with 5900 miles. 2016 F80 M3 83,000 miles. This is the third oil change with Motul at roughly 5,000 miles. Good results, just like my wife's N55 335i. Attached Images
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