Lame Oil change

[65fastback]

So… I found out yesterday the dealership ( infinity ) I just got my 17 F 80 from put in Castrol 0-30 the other day.

My question is…. How long should I leave the stuff in here before I put some decent oil in there? Or don’t sweat it run it for 5k er so?

[MathewM4]

Originally Posted by 65fastback

So… I found out yesterday the dealership ( infinity ) I just got my 17 F 80 from put in Castrol 0-30 the other day.

My question is…. How long should I leave the stuff in here before I put some decent oil in there? Or don’t sweat it run it for 5k er so?

Do you know what Castrol 0W30 they used? If not I would get an oil change asap.

[65fastback]

They told me 0-30 “Euro spec”Full synthetic. I know exactly the stuff they are talking about I used to put it in my girlfriend X5 n63.

[swagon]

If you don't beat on it at the track or something, it'll be fine for 5k. 0W30 is even allowed per BMW instructions.

But an oil change is cheap enough to do it again and put in whatever you like.

[MathewM4]

Originally Posted by 65fastback

They told me 0-30 “Euro spec”Full synthetic. I know exactly the stuff they are talking about I used to put it in my girlfriend X5 n63.

Should be ok. If you want peace of mind get an oil change with the OEM oil or any other equivalent oil.

[krudmunk]

If you don't drive hard. I'd say just use it for 3-4k miles. And then get whatever you'd like done then.

[agentrnge]

0w30 is the "fuel efficient" FE spec they would recommend. So its not that bad. 3-4k miles OK as long as you have no track days planned.

[65fastback]

Actually I Have what you might consider a track day planned for next month…. It Sort of a introductory / school all day class intro to performance racing at a local track here ( Pacific raceways)
Pretty sure I’ll get to run the car fairly hard that day with a instructor in the car.

I’ll probably have less than 1000 miles on the car by the time that day comes so I guess I’ll throw some Motule or whatever in it when I get close to the track school thing.

[N1rve]

What's wrong with Castrol Edge 0W-30? It meets BMW LL01 requirement and it's a 30 viscoity at normal operating temperature. Like what would you put in instead, 5W-30 instead 0W-30? At normal operating them, they both would have the same viscosity, the main difference would be in winter conditions. Since you're in Seattle, it does snow occasionally so 0W-30 would be beneficial for you to run.

Tracking your car would decrease your mileage interval since you'll be beating the oil harder, regardless if it's 5W-30 or 0W-30 or if it's Castrol or Motul.

[65fastback]

fair question, although I thought castrol lost its LL01 status ? so figured it was a potential crime around here to use it in a s55.
ill sleep ok either way but figured it was worth mentioning.

[SYT_Shadow]

I use redline 5W30, but I wouldn't frown at the castrol for normal use, even for an 'intro to track' day

[agentrnge]

Originally Posted by N1rve

What's wrong with Castrol Edge 0W-30? It meets BMW LL01
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It seems a smidge too thin regarding shear strength / protection for me. And was not the original spec until emissions goals were tweaked. I am sticking with Castrol Edge 0w40, for at least my next oil change. See the various, and most recent mega oil thread in the tech sections. New formula just came out, old stock might be preferred. something something etc etc. there is a lot to read.

[N1rve]

Originally Posted by agentrnge

It seems a smidge too thin regarding shear strength / protection for me. And was not the original spec until emissions goals were tweaked. I am sticking with Castrol Edge 0w40, for at least my next oil change. See the various, and most recent mega oil thread in the tech sections. New formula just came out, old stock might be preferred. something something etc etc. there is a lot to read.

You're talking 0W-40 vs 0W-30. 0W-30 does cost more than 0W-40. You can get a 5.1Q Mobile 1 Euro 0W-40 for 25 bucks off Amazon but if you get a 0W-30 Mobile 1 Advanced Fuel Economy5.1 Quart it's 50 bucks off Amazon.

[FrankMstein]

There is a major oil thread here. edycol is the know-it-all. Pay attention to what he says.

[knightarmor]

If your doing the first day intro to high performance driving. The first half of the day is just getting to know your car (hard acceleration, hard braking, smooth throttle, obstacle avoidance, etc...) So you'll be idling quite a bit between runs. The second part of the day is track driving and depending on the instructor is how fast you'll get to drive. I cant remember who I got but I remember him asking me to keep it under 120 on the short straight.

[65fastback]

Originally Posted by knightarmor

If your doing the first day intro to high performance driving. The first half of the day is just getting to know your car (hard acceleration, hard braking, smooth throttle, obstacle avoidance, etc...) So you'll be idling quite a bit between runs. The second part of the day is track driving and depending on the instructor is how fast you'll get to drive. I cant remember who I got but I remember him asking me to keep it under 120 on the short straight.

Yup that’s what Iam doing. Iam looking to get involved in track days since I don’t drag race anymore.
120 mph seems like a good / fun number for a first day. Is the short straight the dragstrip return road or do they run on the drag strip it self?

[RugbyBro]

If it's LL-01 you'll be fine (looks like it is from the link below). If you want to track more as a hobby then it makes sense to look into a oil with better wear protection - I use Motul Xcess G2 5w-40 which is also LL01 approved. If it's 10+ days a year then probably a high ester oil (motul sport or 300v even) with frequent OCI makes sense.

https://www.castrol.com/en_us/united...w-30%2520a3/b4

[RugbyBro]

BTW I'll be at the Ridge with Turn2 the first weekend of August - you should come out!

[knightarmor]

Originally Posted by 65fastback

Yup that’s what Iam doing. Iam looking to get involved in track days since I don’t drag race anymore.
120 mph seems like a good / fun number for a first day. Is the short straight the dragstrip return road or do they run on the drag strip it self?

You're on part of the return + mid section of the drag strip. Pic attached but best view is google maps. It's a fun track. I prefer the Ridge but Pacific is 15 minutes away from me so I visit it more often when I have time.



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