0w30 for n54

jetblackcoupe · 05-09-2014, 03:35 PM

Summer temps get in the 90s.. Should be fine right?

_Sinister_ · 05-09-2014, 03:42 PM

Just make sure its LL01 rating and bmw approved

AtlantaDude · 05-09-2014, 03:42 PM

I use Royal Purple HPS 5w-30 in mine, and she loves it. I have temperatures that can spike into the low 100's here in Jax.

jetblackcoupe · 05-09-2014, 03:45 PM

Yup ll01 approved and everything. Was just hearing someone talk about going to 10w40 for summer just double checking

vtbandit · 05-09-2014, 03:56 PM

That is the "german castrol" that everyone talks about. It meets the LL-01 spec that you need and is held in high regard for many different applications. I did a quick search in the N54 forum and didn't see any complaints.

tc535i · 05-09-2014, 04:08 PM

I love the stuff.

Dark_Knight_335 · 05-09-2014, 04:33 PM

I used the Mobil stuff in a pinch (once), or whatever the dealer throws in there, since I'm under warranty.

AviatorBimmer · 05-09-2014, 06:15 PM

So 0w-30 is recommended for hot summers instead of the factory recommendations of 0w-40?

jetblackcoupe · 05-09-2014, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AviatorBimmer

So 0w-30 is recommended for hot summers instead of the factory recommendations of 0w-40?

Well it would be the opposite. Higher viscosity would be preferred in hotter temperatures.. But it seems that 0w30 holds up fine in most situations

evoix · 05-09-2014, 07:36 PM

i used to work in a shop and a hondas would come in and we would put 0w30. Under hot temps and on brand new cars with new crush washers, oil would thin out so much it would leak from the oil plug. Crazy. Seen it with my own eyes and couldnt beleive it. Plug was Torqued properly and over tightened bc the customer demanded it.

jeffro535 · 05-09-2014, 11:08 PM

My N54 loves this stuff. 6500 miles since last oil change and it's used less less than a half a quart under hard driving conditions. it would burn a full quart with the oem oil under easier driving conditions. However, a BMW field engineer stated to me that it did not have as much detergent in it as the OEM oil, but isn't an issue if you do the 7500 mile change interval. As far as temps, seems fine, at least in mine that has the oil cooler. Have not seen anything abnormal at all even when pushing hard on a hot day. Caveat: your results may vary: While the N54 loves it, the M52 in the E36 hates it with a passion. Vanos and lifter noise like crazy until totally warmed up.

gtaccord · 05-10-2014, 11:13 AM

That oil is great. It has been tested to be more like a 40 weight oil at normal temps and it only thins out to a low 30 wt at high engine temps. Ran it in my sti and I run it in my n54 now. My last oil analysis showed that it still had plenty of life left after 10k miles.

gtaccord · 05-10-2014, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by evoix

i used to work in a shop and a hondas would come in and we would put 0w30. Under hot temps and on brand new cars with new crush washers, oil would thin out so much it would leak from the oil plug. Crazy. Seen it with my own eyes and couldnt beleive it. Plug was Torqued properly and over tightened bc the customer demanded it.

Not all oil is created equal.

Dark_Knight_335 · 05-10-2014, 11:30 AM

I wonder what the best oil is for us N55 guys- we do have a more efficient VANOS and oil distribution system after all. So efficient in fact, that some of our VANOS bolts can shear right off under certain conditions

Oh BMW...

05-09-2014, 03:35 PM	#1
jetblackcoupe Captain 153 Rep 768 Posts Drives: 2008 e92 335i 6MT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NJ iTrader: (2)	0w30 for n54 Summer temps get in the 90s.. Should be fine right?
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

05-09-2014, 03:42 PM	#2
_Sinister_ Major 72 Rep 1,181 Posts Drives: Very Slow Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: The High State iTrader: (0)	Just make sure its LL01 rating and bmw approved __________________ _Sinister_
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-09-2014, 03:42 PM	#3
AtlantaDude Just enjoying my time 128 Rep 855 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW E92 335i - Sold Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	I use Royal Purple HPS 5w-30 in mine, and she loves it. I have temperatures that can spike into the low 100's here in Jax. __________________ Current - 2022 Rivian R1T, 2021 Ducati Streetfighter V4S, 1969 Chevy C10 Sold - 2018 Tesla Model 3 Performance Sold - 2007 E92 335i If speed is death, then buy a Honda and live forever
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-09-2014, 03:45 PM	#4
jetblackcoupe Captain 153 Rep 768 Posts Drives: 2008 e92 335i 6MT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NJ iTrader: (2)	Yup ll01 approved and everything. Was just hearing someone talk about going to 10w40 for summer just double checking
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-09-2014, 03:56 PM	#5
vtbandit Private First Class 7 Rep 112 Posts Drives: E90 328i m-sport 6MT Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: St Pete, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 E90 328i [0.00]	That is the "german castrol" that everyone talks about. It meets the LL-01 spec that you need and is held in high regard for many different applications. I did a quick search in the N54 forum and didn't see any complaints.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-09-2014, 04:08 PM	#6
tc535i Lieutenant Colonel 215 Rep 1,818 Posts Drives: 2007 335i, 2001 330i, 1995 M3 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: West Los Angeles iTrader: (1)	I love the stuff.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-09-2014, 04:33 PM	#7
Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside 1112 Rep 12,740 Posts Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (28)	I used the Mobil stuff in a pinch (once), or whatever the dealer throws in there, since I'm under warranty.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-09-2014, 06:15 PM	#8
AviatorBimmer Banned 26 Rep 551 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i E92 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Virginia iTrader: (4)	So 0w-30 is recommended for hot summers instead of the factory recommendations of 0w-40?
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-09-2014, 07:36 PM	#10
evoix Major 441 Rep 1,347 Posts Drives: X3m Evo IX Evo X Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	i used to work in a shop and a hondas would come in and we would put 0w30. Under hot temps and on brand new cars with new crush washers, oil would thin out so much it would leak from the oil plug. Crazy. Seen it with my own eyes and couldnt beleive it. Plug was Torqued properly and over tightened bc the customer demanded it.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-09-2014, 11:08 PM	#11
jeffro535 First Lieutenant 16 Rep 311 Posts Drives: 2020 M340i, 2019 X3M40 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	My N54 loves this stuff. 6500 miles since last oil change and it's used less less than a half a quart under hard driving conditions. it would burn a full quart with the oem oil under easier driving conditions. However, a BMW field engineer stated to me that it did not have as much detergent in it as the OEM oil, but isn't an issue if you do the 7500 mile change interval. As far as temps, seems fine, at least in mine that has the oil cooler. Have not seen anything abnormal at all even when pushing hard on a hot day. Caveat: your results may vary: While the N54 loves it, the M52 in the E36 hates it with a passion. Vanos and lifter noise like crazy until totally warmed up.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-10-2014, 11:13 AM	#12
gtaccord Major 56 Rep 1,464 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 335xi Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Maryland iTrader: (7) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i xdrive [0.00]	That oil is great. It has been tested to be more like a 40 weight oil at normal temps and it only thins out to a low 30 wt at high engine temps. Ran it in my sti and I run it in my n54 now. My last oil analysis showed that it still had plenty of life left after 10k miles.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-10-2014, 11:30 AM	#14
Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside 1112 Rep 12,740 Posts Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (28)	I wonder what the best oil is for us N55 guys- we do have a more efficient VANOS and oil distribution system after all. So efficient in fact, that some of our VANOS bolts can shear right off under certain conditions Oh BMW...
	Appreciate 0 Quote