What Motor Oil and grade do you have in your 335i?

flexinator · 02-27-2017, 06:17 PM

I wanted to get an idea of what people are using in their tuned cars. Please list Motor Oil type, Grade/Thickness, how often you change it, and how satisfied you are with the oil and oil analysis if available.

I use:
Castrol, German type LL-01
0w-30 soon to be 0w-40
changed every 3-5k miles with Mann or K&N oil filter
The car runs great, smooth, oil analysis soon

cjdzombie · 02-27-2017, 06:28 PM

Castrol 0w-40 every 5000. Its all Ive used so far. Seem to get the job done.

Welcome to NBA Jam · 02-27-2017, 06:40 PM

BMW 5w30 every 12-15k miles.

I'm going to get Pentosin 5w30 next change since it's about $15-20 cheaper than the dealer.

CantCatchMe · 02-27-2017, 08:18 PM

Liqui Moly 5w40. I change it every 5-6.5k miles. I've noticed some slight improvements compared to the BMW(Shell) oil. I will be sending a sample of my oil to Blackstone. I've noticed my car is a lot quieter at cold start now.

bbnks2 · 02-27-2017, 08:41 PM

Castrol edge euro 0-30 would be my choice but it's hard to find. I use the 0-40 because that's what's available on the shelf.

Change it every 5k. I have a sample waiting to go out to blackstone now actually... They are recommending trying 7500 miles as of my last sample. First I sent them a 2500 then a 5000 sample. Less than avg metal counts and above average life left on the oil even after putting track days on it... hard to argue against it since it's by far the cheapest and most available!

feuer · 02-27-2017, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Welcome to NBA Jam

BMW 5w30 every 12-15k miles.

I'm going to get Pentosin 5w30 next change since it's about $15-20 cheaper than the dealer.

12-15k OCI and trying to save $15-20 on the oil. I honestly don't understand the line of thought. For that OCI you should get the best oil and Pentosin is certainly not. Isn't that you had it coming too

but Rotella T6 would be a better choice.

feuer · 02-27-2017, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by bbnks2

Castrol edge euro 0-30 would be my choice but it's hard to find. I use the 0-40 because that's what's available on the shelf.

Change every 5k. I have a sample waiting to go out to blackstone now actually... They are recommending trying 7500 miles as of my last sample. First I sent them a 2500 then a 5000 sample. Less than avg metal counts and above average life left on the oil even after putting track days on it... hard to argue against it since it's by far the cheapest and most available!

My Rotella T6 0w-40 supply is about to end. I have probably enough left for 2 oil changes. Castrol Edge Euro Formula 0w-40 is $23 for 5L vs $21 for 4L Rotella T6 so I will be making the switch I guess. After 6 years.

houtan · 02-27-2017, 10:58 PM

Motul xcess 8100 5w40. UOA can be found here.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1193418

Welcome to NBA Jam · 02-28-2017, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by feuer

12-15k OCI and trying to save $15-20 on the oil. I honestly don't understand the line of thought. For that OCI you should get the best oil and Pentosin is certainly not. Isn't that you had it coming too

but Rotella T6 would be a better.

Pentosin specifically manufactures oil for that OCI. Rotella T6 is a low SAPs oil designed for diesels.

The thought process? I don't perform more maintenance on basic items than I need to; simple as that. There's an algorithm in the car that calculates how long the OCI is based upon fuel usage and a direct measurement of oil quality through electrical conductivity. That's what I follow for oil changes.

feuer · 02-28-2017, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Welcome to NBA Jam

Pentosin specifically manufactures oil for that OCI. Rotella T6 is a low SAPs oil designed for diesels.

The thought process? I don't perform more maintenance on basic items than I need to; simple as that. There's an algorithm in the car that calculates how long the OCI is based upon fuel usage and a direct measurement of oil quality through electrical conductivity. That's what I follow for oil changes.

You completely missed my point.

bahn · 02-28-2017, 12:17 PM

4,000 Mile OCI on BMW 5W-30 FWIW

flexinator · 02-28-2017, 08:24 PM

Nice report. Has anyone used redline in the 335i?

LeYoshi · 03-03-2017, 11:27 PM

Liqui Moly 5w-40!

#Tee · 03-03-2017, 11:39 PM

castrol synthetic 10w/30

feuer · 03-04-2017, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by #Tee

castrol synthetic 10w/30

Any particular reason 10w-30 ?

#Tee · 03-04-2017, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by #Tee

castrol synthetic 10w/30

Any particular reason 10w-30 ?

actually no? i live in socal and used 10/30 on every car ive owned and family members as well. some turbos and mostly na. switched to 15-40 and 20/50 on higher mileaged engines and never had any oil starvation or performance related issues. with automotive i normally stick to what works and try my best not to try new brands or repair procedures cause we try not to repair it again and again.

but thats never the case with me lol

AirbusPilot · 03-05-2017, 06:58 AM

Amsoil 5w40 euro.

Probably switching to M1 euro next time. I read they changed the formula and the results were great. Since it's cheaper, and I can find it locally, why not.

flexinator · 03-05-2017, 08:15 AM

They changed the formula, the PDS numbers look great but it's no longer BMW long life one approved. It's not clear why it's no longer approved but from the used oil analysis on Bob is the oil guy my guess is it does not Retain grade and breaks down too soon under high shear. It's viscosity index and HTHS are excellent. It was the last mobil that was a long life approved and I would use it but without that certification I'm not going to take the risk. How does the Amsoil 05W 40 run?

houtan · 03-05-2017, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by AirbusPilot

Amsoil 5w40 euro.

Probably switching to M1 euro next time. I read they changed the formula and the results were great. Since it's cheaper, and I can find it locally, why not.

You have uoa on the amsoil?

AirbusPilot · 03-05-2017, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by houtan

You have uoa on the amsoil?

Not for the BMW, but several uoa's I had from my Z06 looked fantastic.

AirbusPilot · 03-05-2017, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by flexinator

They changed the formula, the PDS numbers look great but it's no longer BMW long life one approved. It's not clear why it's no longer approved but from the used oil analysis on Bob is the oil guy my guess is it does not Retain grade and breaks down too soon under high shear. It's viscosity index and HTHS are excellent. It was the last mobil that was a long life approved and I would use it but without that certification I'm not going to take the risk. How does the Amsoil 05W 40 run?

All I can tell you is the oil temp runs about 5 degrees cooler. I change it at about every 6k miles. Did not know that about the M1 new formula, just read a comparison test where it out performed the old formula.

flexinator · 03-05-2017, 04:03 PM

Mobil 0w-40 lost the GT-R and LL01 approval

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1230085

http://www.gtrlife.com/forums/topic/...pecifications/

02-27-2017, 06:17 PM	#1
flexinator Captain 86 Rep 639 Posts Drives: 2011 335xi coupe Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: US iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 335xi [0.00]	What Motor Oil and grade do you have in your 335i? I wanted to get an idea of what people are using in their tuned cars. Please list Motor Oil type, Grade/Thickness, how often you change it, and how satisfied you are with the oil and oil analysis if available. I use: Castrol, German type LL-01 0w-30 soon to be 0w-40 changed every 3-5k miles with Mann or K&N oil filter The car runs great, smooth, oil analysis soon
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cjdzombie First Lieutenant 76 Rep 290 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 335i xDrive, M Sport Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Cincinnati iTrader: (0)	Castrol 0w-40 every 5000. Its all Ive used so far. Seem to get the job done.
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CantCatchMe Lieutenant Colonel 340 Rep 1,744 Posts Drives: 2012 335i xdrive msport(E92) Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: West Bloomfield, MI iTrader: (2)	Liqui Moly 5w40. I change it every 5-6.5k miles. I've noticed some slight improvements compared to the BMW(Shell) oil. I will be sending a sample of my oil to Blackstone. I've noticed my car is a lot quieter at cold start now. __________________ VRSF 7" IC, VRSF CP, aFe panel filter, VRSF DP, Pure Inlet Pipe, MHD/Twisted Tuned, Performance Exhaust, Koni Yellows on Eibach Pro Kit springs, Turner adjustable front endlinks, R1 Concepts Slotted Rotors w/ Hawk 5.0 pads, VMR's 710, Fuel It Stage 2 LPFP, 3.5 TMAP, CYBA 3.8" black chrome exhaust tips, Orange Vinyl Wrap, CF bits, coding, Pure Stage 2 turbo w/ DV+(NGK plugs), xHP trans flash, and more.
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bbnks2 Colonel 1207 Rep 2,026 Posts Drives: 135i N55 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Castrol edge euro 0-30 would be my choice but it's hard to find. I use the 0-40 because that's what's available on the shelf. Change it every 5k. I have a sample waiting to go out to blackstone now actually... They are recommending trying 7500 miles as of my last sample. First I sent them a 2500 then a 5000 sample. Less than avg metal counts and above average life left on the oil even after putting track days on it... hard to argue against it since it's by far the cheapest and most available! Last edited by bbnks2; 02-28-2017 at 07:35 AM..
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flexinator Captain 86 Rep 639 Posts Drives: 2011 335xi coupe Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: US iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 335xi [0.00]	Nice report. Has anyone used redline in the 335i?
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AirbusPilot Second Lieutenant 34 Rep 220 Posts Drives: 2023 M550i Join Date: May 2012 Location: Austin, Tx. iTrader: (0)	Amsoil 5w40 euro. Probably switching to M1 euro next time. I read they changed the formula and the results were great. Since it's cheaper, and I can find it locally, why not.
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flexinator Captain 86 Rep 639 Posts Drives: 2011 335xi coupe Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: US iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 335xi [0.00]	They changed the formula, the PDS numbers look great but it's no longer BMW long life one approved. It's not clear why it's no longer approved but from the used oil analysis on Bob is the oil guy my guess is it does not Retain grade and breaks down too soon under high shear. It's viscosity index and HTHS are excellent. It was the last mobil that was a long life approved and I would use it but without that certification I'm not going to take the risk. How does the Amsoil 05W 40 run? Last edited by flexinator; 03-05-2017 at 09:27 AM..
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flexinator Captain 86 Rep 639 Posts Drives: 2011 335xi coupe Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: US iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 335xi [0.00]	Mobil 0w-40 lost the GT-R and LL01 approval http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1230085 http://www.gtrlife.com/forums/topic/...pecifications/
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