Would you use any 10w-60 other than Castrol? or is it do-able?

py0413 · 05-19-2009, 12:58 AM

As the title. I am just wondering if other full synthetic 10w-60 will work for our engine?

(sorry if this has been discussed previously)

http://www.greddy.com/home/?id=200
Greddy GR-1 10W-60 Full Synthetic Oil

I found this from local and they are selling at a much more reasonable price, so I am considering using this to do oil change myself.

Will this work?

Ken37.73 · 05-19-2009, 03:41 AM

Would I do it ? No
Is it do-able ? Yes

themetz · 05-19-2009, 06:11 AM

why use something else?

J08M3 · 05-19-2009, 06:46 AM

why not?

MysticBlue · 05-19-2009, 07:27 AM

Who else makes 10w60?

Gearhead999s · 05-19-2009, 07:32 AM

Agip has a 10-60

http://www.americanagip.com/index.ph...&products_id=6

Would I use it? No

FStop7 · 05-19-2009, 08:08 AM

I hear Palmolive works

Lil. Lucas · 05-19-2009, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by MysticBlue

Who else makes 10w60?

Shell and a few others do, but there is more to oil then its weight

dcstep · 05-19-2009, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Lil. Lucas

Shell and a few others do, but there is more to oil then its weight

Exactly.

There's an SAE rating of each oil. IF the proposed oil had the same rating and viscosity as BMW's recommended, then it would be safe for use.

Dave

valeram · 05-19-2009, 08:56 AM

As long as it is full synthetic at the correct oil weight. I will use Mobil 1 if they have it.

lucid · 05-19-2009, 09:09 AM

Know anything about this South?

http://www.voltronic-germany.com/Motor-Oil-10W60.htm

They used to have pricing/ordering info, but it seems to be gone...

von_zoom · 05-19-2009, 09:18 AM

Why change from the recommended oil - besides, from BMW it is free. Am I missing something? If it aint broke, don't fix it.
vz

valeram · 05-19-2009, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by von_zoom

Why change from the recommended oil - besides, from BMW it is free. Am I missing something? If it aint broke, don't fix it.
vz

Most probably for people who will do their own oil change during in-between free service. Also, after the free 4 years service. There are a lot of similar or maybe even better synthetic oil available. Remember that Porsche recommends Mobil 1.

dcstep · 05-19-2009, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by valeram

As long as it is full synthetic at the correct oil weight. I will use Mobil 1 if they have it.

There's more to it than synthetic and weight. Check the SAE rating. If that matches, then you're ok.

Dave

dcstep · 05-19-2009, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by valeram

... Remember that Porsche recommends Mobil 1.

So does Chevy. How's that a valid criteria?

Dave

J08M3 · 05-19-2009, 09:54 AM

Recommended brands only has to do with $$$. They would recommend any brand if the $ works. MB recommends Mobil also.

JCtx · 05-20-2009, 01:18 PM

Folks, Castrol clearly has a deal with BMW; it doesn't mean it's superior. Manual clearly says 10/40 and 10/50 are suitable replacements, but Castrol 10/60 is recommended. I definitely plan to use M1 15/50 after warranty. It's not listed, but I live in TX, where temperatures rarely dip below freezing, so 15 is perfectly fine. In the north, I'd probably use M1 10/40 and monitor oil consumption, which shouldn't be a problem if car is not driven aggressively all the time.

Since I'll drive my car very lilttle, I'll force dealer to change my oil annually as manual calls for during warranty. If I was doing oil changes in-between (which I'd certainly do if driving 15K/yr), I'd stick with Castrol 10/60. Good day.

Johndoe · 05-26-2009, 09:32 PM

I too planned to use Mobil 1 but it does not have 10-60 grade......so will get Castrol for the oil change every 7500 miles...

E93_M3 · 05-26-2009, 10:05 PM

I use Motul 300V and iss very god

bulldog_yyc · 06-01-2009, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by E93_M3

I use Motul 300V and iss very god

yep, motul is good stuff!

rsmamg · 06-01-2009, 01:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by von_zoom

Why change from the recommended oil - besides, from BMW it is free. Am I missing something? If it aint broke, don't fix it.
vz

nothing is free. i have had to purchase a few quarts at the stealer in between scheduled maintenance appointments. (burning oil)

sehrgut · 11-01-2009, 04:00 PM

I'm using lubro moly 10w60 raceoil. Very nice oil IMO. But maybe I ought to try the Castrol 10w60?

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py0413 Major 110 Rep 1,291 Posts Drives: Slow Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: BC iTrader: (2)	Would you use any 10w-60 other than Castrol? or is it do-able? As the title. I am just wondering if other full synthetic 10w-60 will work for our engine? (sorry if this has been discussed previously) http://www.greddy.com/home/?id=200 Greddy GR-1 10W-60 Full Synthetic Oil I found this from local and they are selling at a much more reasonable price, so I am considering using this to do oil change myself. Will this work? __________________ Must stop eating.............. Last edited by py0413; 05-20-2009 at 12:38 AM.. Reason: more info
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Gearhead999s Major General 814 Rep 7,888 Posts Drives: RR Velar R=Dynamic M2C R1200GS Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Agip has a 10-60 http://www.americanagip.com/index.ph...&products_id=6 Would I use it? No
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valeram Major 37 Rep 1,413 Posts Drives: 992 TTS, 991.2 GT3 T, F80 M3 C Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dublin, OH iTrader: (0)	As long as it is full synthetic at the correct oil weight. I will use Mobil 1 if they have it.
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lucid Major General 374 Rep 8,033 Posts Drives: E30 M3; Expedition Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Know anything about this South? http://www.voltronic-germany.com/Motor-Oil-10W60.htm They used to have pricing/ordering info, but it seems to be gone... __________________
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von_zoom Captain 30 Rep 915 Posts Drives: 2010 Z06 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (0)	Why change from the recommended oil - besides, from BMW it is free. Am I missing something? If it aint broke, don't fix it. vz __________________ Previous Track Toy
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J08M3 Major General 285 Rep 6,007 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 COUPE Join Date: May 2008 Location: NEW YORK iTrader: (8)	Recommended brands only has to do with $$$. They would recommend any brand if the $ works. MB recommends Mobil also. __________________
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JCtx Major General 258 Rep 5,012 Posts Drives: No BMW yet Join Date: May 2008 Location: El Paso TX iTrader: (0)	Folks, Castrol clearly has a deal with BMW; it doesn't mean it's superior. Manual clearly says 10/40 and 10/50 are suitable replacements, but Castrol 10/60 is recommended. I definitely plan to use M1 15/50 after warranty. It's not listed, but I live in TX, where temperatures rarely dip below freezing, so 15 is perfectly fine. In the north, I'd probably use M1 10/40 and monitor oil consumption, which shouldn't be a problem if car is not driven aggressively all the time. Since I'll drive my car very lilttle, I'll force dealer to change my oil annually as manual calls for during warranty. If I was doing oil changes in-between (which I'd certainly do if driving 15K/yr), I'd stick with Castrol 10/60. Good day.
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Johndoe Second Lieutenant 32 Rep 257 Posts Drives: 09 M3 sedan Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	I too planned to use Mobil 1 but it does not have 10-60 grade......so will get Castrol for the oil change every 7500 miles...
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sehrgut Major 33 Rep 1,033 Posts Drives: emthree Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: socal iTrader: (1)	I'm using lubro moly 10w60 raceoil. Very nice oil IMO. But maybe I ought to try the Castrol 10w60?
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