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

[FatHulk]

edycol

What are your thoughts on the Liqui Moly LL01FE on track?

[edycol]

Originally Posted by FatHulk

edycol

What are your thoughts on the Liqui Moly LL01FE on track?

Absolutely NOT!
It is FE oil (fuel aconpmy)! Always look for oil that has Porsche A40 approval if want to use on track (unless you are using specifically made oil for track which usually doesn't have approvals).
HTHS of that oil is on lower side to bump mpg.

[edycol]

Originally Posted by b16civic

what about mobil 1 0-40 fully synthetic euro spec oil?

Excellent oil. However, it has a bit higher SAPS. More SAPS means more potential for CBU in DI engines. Also, M1 has ester in it, which means more oxidation. So 5k would be limit. But protection wise, it is exceptional stuff. I run it in my N52.

[FatHulk]

Originally Posted by edycol

Absolutely NOT!
It is FE oil (fuel aconpmy)! Always look for oil that has Porsche A40 approval if want to use on track (unless you are using specifically made oil for track which usually doesn't have approvals).
HTHS of that oil is on lower side to bump mpg.

ok thanks

[edycol]

Originally Posted by FatHulk

ok thanks

You are in Canada. Go Pennzoil Platinum Euro 5W40. I think that one is easier to find there.

[FatHulk]

Originally Posted by edycol

You are in Canada. Go Pennzoil Platinum Euro 5W40. I think that one is easier to find there.

Thanks! Ended up getting the Motul 5w40 Sport, will look at the pennzoil next time

[edycol]

Originally Posted by FatHulk

Thanks! Ended up getting the Motul 5w40 Sport, will look at the pennzoil next time

Sport is good. Just don't run it pass 5k.

[b16civic]

Originally Posted by edycol

Excellent oil. However, it has a bit higher SAPS. More SAPS means more potential for CBU in DI engines. Also, M1 has ester in it, which means more oxidation. So 5k would be limit. But protection wise, it is exceptional stuff. I run it in my N52.

Yikes I’ll return it today for penzoil 5-40 eurospec
They are also on sale at Walmart for 34 bucks Canadian.
How many 5L jugs usually take s55 engines take?

[bbellz]

Originally Posted by b16civic

Yikes I’ll return it today for penzoil 5-40 eurospec
They are also on sale at Walmart for 34 bucks Canadian.
How many 5L jugs usually take s55 engines take?

6.5 liters / 6.9 quarts.

[edycol]

Originally Posted by b16civic

Yikes I’ll return it today for penzoil 5-40 eurospec
They are also on sale at Walmart for 34 bucks Canadian.
How many 5L jugs usually take s55 engines take?

Pennzoil Platinum Euro 5W40 is exceptional oil on par Mobil1 0W40 and Castrol 0W40.

[FrankMstein]

Originally Posted by edycol

Pennzoil Platinum Euro 5W40 is exceptional oil on par Mobil1 0W40 and Castrol 0W40.

I have used the Pennzoil and Mobil and it is a tad quieter than the Castrol. Sending in my Blackstone on Mobil today.

[edycol]

Originally Posted by FrankMstein

I have used the Pennzoil and Mobil and it is a tad quieter than the Castrol. Sending in my Blackstone on Mobil today.

Difference in noise between oils is due to different additives. It doesn't really influence performance.
For example, previous version of Mobil1 0W40 that was made until 11/2015 was known for being exceptionally "loud." But it returned always great UOA.

[b16civic]

What recommendation for oil filters do you guys use? Can I use a regular ones at local automotive shop?

[bbellz]

Originally Posted by b16civic

What recommendation for oil filters do you guys use? Can I use a regular ones at local automotive shop?

Mann filters from FCPEuro. They are an OEM filter manufacturer. Mahle also good.

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...-mann-hu-8011z

[FrankMstein]

Mann are the best but not made in America.

[edycol]

Originally Posted by FrankMstein

Mann are the best but not made in America.

You can get MANN from US, Mexico, Poland, Italy, Bosnia, Taiwan, South Korea.
WIX in my Toyota is Made in Poland!
All VW OE air filters and MANN air filters for VW vehicles on North American market are Made in Bosnia.

MAnn
Mahle
Hengst

All three are OEM in BMW's.

[Jwild90]

Idk Mann filter I use is made in Germany....

[FrankMstein]

Originally Posted by Jwild90

Idk Mann filter I use is made in Germany....

P.N.?

[TopJimmy]

Originally Posted by FrankMstein

P.N.?

HU8011z

[RugbyBro]

Originally Posted by TopJimmy

.

Yup I use these as well - no point in paying for the BMW branded one

[Jwild90]

Originally Posted by FrankMstein

P.N.?

HU816X is what I use

[kwatkins12]

Hey Everyone, about to change the oil in my car. It is my daily but also may see a track day or two this summer, I am considering the Pennzoil Platinum Euro 5W-40. Seems like this is a favorable oil on here, any advantage to going with the Ultra Platinum or the 0W-40?

I change the oil every 5k miles in my car, so this will essentially be the summer oil and then change again for winter.