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      10-14-2018, 08:30 AM   #7
bimmergixxer
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Originally Posted by GORDON.M3 View Post
I've driven every BMW I've owned in the winter.
None of them had issues starting EVER. Even my 135i which I thought had a faulty HPFP.
My M3 oil analysis came back with flying colors (no additional metal wear). I've been using Ceratec in the engine.
-35 degrees, started the engine, idle for 3-4 mins before driving and you'll be fine. Initially I thought I might need a block heater, no need.
Good point. I have also been running 0-40 syntec only in the winter since the stock 10-60 is too thick for cold starts when left outside.
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