what oil is everyone using

BillNguyen · 07-17-2023, 03:13 AM

What engine oil grade do you guys recommend for 2016 m4 in Canada 0w-30 is a bit hard to find. Also what brand do you recommend

RoundelM3 · 07-17-2023, 07:41 AM

I use Liqui-Moly 5W-30, sourced through FCP Euro.

AlmondJayRoM3 · 07-17-2023, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BillNguyen

What engine oil grade do you guys recommend for 2016 m4 in Canada 0w-30 is a bit hard to find. Also what brand do you recommend

Do a search. There are a few good threads in the Mechanical section.

Basically any oil that has LL01FE or LL01 approvals will work. Don’t worry too much about grade unless you get below -20C where you are. In this case you have to stick with 0W-XX oils.

TopJimmy · 07-17-2023, 10:47 AM

For daily use and hard driving:
- BMW TPT 0W-30 Ll-01FE or
- Motul Specific 0W-30 LL-01FE or

For daily use and 1 or 2 track days:
- Motul 8100 X-cess Gen2 5W-40
It’s not a FE oil, but also a little thin for a 40 weight oil (closer to 30) the 5W “winter weight” is ok for -15F or -20F cold start, but not colder.

I do not like LiquiMoly. They’re great at marketing but just okay on oil quality. Motul and BMW are top quality oils. For other recommendations read up on our member Edycol and learn from the wisdom he shares.

FrankMstein · 07-17-2023, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TopJimmy

For daily use and hard driving:
- BMW TPT 0W-30 Ll-01FE or
- Motul Specific 0W-30 LL-01FE or

For daily use and 1 or 2 track days:
- Motul 8100 X-cess Gen2 5W-40
It’s not a FE oil, but also a little thin for a 40 weight oil (closer to 30) the 5W “winter weight” is ok for -15F or -20F cold start, but not colder.

I do not like LiquiMoly. They’re great at marketing but just okay on oil quality. Motul and BMW are top quality oils. For other recommendations read up on our member Edycol and learn from the wisdom he shares.

Or hellokitty

Liqui Mud is marketing crap.

theweebabySeamus · 07-17-2023, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TopJimmy

For daily use and hard driving:
- BMW TPT 0W-30 Ll-01FE or
- Motul Specific 0W-30 LL-01FE or

For daily use and 1 or 2 track days:
- Motul 8100 X-cess Gen2 5W-40
It’s not a FE oil, but also a little thin for a 40 weight oil (closer to 30) the 5W “winter weight” is ok for -15F or -20F cold start, but not colder.

I do not like LiquiMoly. They’re great at marketing but just okay on oil quality. Motul and BMW are top quality oils. For other recommendations read up on our member Edycol and learn from the wisdom he shares.

I'm a little confused (genuinely) why people keep saying the Motul 5w40 is a lightweight 40? I ran Pennzoil Euro 5w40 this time and it definitely has lower numbers (40/100C) than the Motul with similar HTHS but is still higher than the heavy 30 weights. It's seemed like the Motul is a regular or even heavy 40.

BillNguyen · 07-17-2023, 01:04 PM

I read on something about fcp euro about their life free oil change is that just for a liquid Molly or does the warranty also work with bmw oem oil?

b_w. · 07-17-2023, 01:44 PM

redline performance 10w40.

RugbyBro · 07-17-2023, 02:11 PM

Motul Xcess G2 5W-40

Probably going to switch to Motul Sport 5W-40 next season though

arfboy · 07-17-2023, 03:56 PM

I used Castrol Edge Euro 0W-40 for my last change because it's readily available from Walmart.

aboulfad · 07-17-2023, 03:58 PM

I made a table based on edycol’s recommendation for daily normal mixed climate driving, it’s in the last 2 pages of https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1764629. Post #672

N1rve · 07-17-2023, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BillNguyen

I read on something about fcp euro about their life free oil change is that just for a liquid Molly or does the warranty also work with bmw oem oil?

It works for all oil they sell.

spidy512 · 07-17-2023, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by RugbyBro

Motul Xcess G2 5W-40

Probably going to switch to Motul Sport 5W-40 next season though

Same. After hours of reading, and recommendations by oil dorks here, it was an easy choice for my piece of mind. The car seems to be happy running it. I have yet to have to add a drop after a few thousand miles and I am about to hit 100k miles...

good luck with your choice!

josh

Groganrocket · 07-17-2023, 07:20 PM

Redline 5-30

Sephrr · 07-17-2023, 10:34 PM

I used Pennzoil ultra platinum 0-30 for regular driving. Actually had less wear metals during my last change from bmw oil. Surprised the people at Blackstone with the results

TopJimmy · 07-18-2023, 07:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BillNguyen

I read on something about fcp euro about their life free oil change is that just for a liquid Molly or does the warranty also work with bmw oem oil?

Yes, TPT too!
You pay the shipping back and get store credit for the next purchase.

dallastide · 07-18-2023, 01:32 PM

BMW, Pennzoil Ultra Platinum, or Redline.

aps · 07-18-2023, 03:41 PM

Mobil 1 0W-40 is LL01 certified again. Been running that for the last few months. all good for me

mike082802 · 07-18-2023, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RugbyBro

Motul Xcess G2 5W-40

Probably going to switch to Motul Sport 5W-40 next season though

Motul Sport 5w-40 has been discontinued, It was renamed Motul 8100 Power 5w-40

TopJimmy · 07-18-2023, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BillNguyen

I read on something about fcp euro about their life free oil change is that just for a liquid Molly or does the warranty also work with bmw oem oil?

Anything they sell pretty much

5thscaleracer · 07-18-2023, 09:00 PM

I was using factory BMW fluid until 10,000 miles now i am 100% Motul 300V 5W40 change it out every 2 track days or 3000 miles.

My car is 80% track 20% street/Garaged

Motul is sourced from FCP

TopJimmy · 07-18-2023, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theweebabySeamus

I'm a little confused (genuinely) why people keep saying the Motul 5w40 is a lightweight 40? I ran Pennzoil Euro 5w40 this time and it definitely has lower numbers (40/100C) than the Motul with similar HTHS but is still higher than the heavy 30 weights. It's seemed like the Motul is a regular or even heavy 40.

I agree on the Pennzoil Platinum Euro being good too.

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