Approved/recommended oils

edycol · 12-03-2022, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by F32Fleet

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Originally Posted by Draken

Thats crazy.. For my cummins that takes 12-13 quarts of oil I can change it under $80 with full synthetic haha.
Either way i plan on changing it every 5-6k and i also drive like a grandpa so.

Ya. Edge 5w30 K. Similar approvals as M1 ESP 5w30. It's also API SP so it passes the latest API timing chain test for TGDI engines. This is in addition to the timing chain wear tests under the euro certs.

Irrelevant. API SP Timing chain test is done on Toyota A25 engine that doesn't have any timing chain issues.
All BMW specifications have timing chain test performed on N20 since 2018.
Generally for timing chain longevity you want thicker oil and lots of ZDDP.

F32Fleet · 12-03-2022, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by edycol

Irrelevant. API SP Timing chain test is done on Toyota A25 engine that doesn't have any timing chain issues.
All BMW specifications have timing chain test performed on N20 since 2018.
Generally for timing chain longevity you want thicker oil and lots of ZDDP.

It's a Ford 4-cylinder Ecoboost modified with an enlarged ring gap to increase blow-by to approx 7L/M. I don't know how this test compares to chain wear tests required by the European automakers.

edycol · 12-03-2022, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by F32Fleet

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Originally Posted by edycol

Irrelevant. API SP Timing chain test is done on Toyota A25 engine that doesn't have any timing chain issues.
All BMW specifications have timing chain test performed on N20 since 2018.
Generally for timing chain longevity you want thicker oil and lots of ZDDP.

It's a Ford 4-cylinder Ecoboost modified with an enlarged ring gap to increase blow-by to approx 7L/M. I don't know how this test compares to chain wear tests required by the European automakers.

Ford engine is used for LSPI testing as far as I know. BMW approval has specific test that addresses issues that were present with N20/26 engines. Also, MB and VW have their own timing chain tests. API in general is far behind in stringency compared to ACEA and especially specific manufacturer tests.

f32430 · 08-10-2024, 03:20 PM

Bought a few bottles of this to try in my B48.
Castrol Edge 0W-20 LL-17 FE+ Advanced Full Synthetic Motor Oil

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Castrol-E...sRedirect=true

Billfitz · 08-10-2024, 03:27 PM

It's LL, so no worries there. But I'd stay with a 5w-30 in a warm climate.

52172 · 08-10-2024, 03:53 PM

0-20 too thin but perfectly fine to run. I like 0-40 or 5-40

F87source · 08-10-2024, 04:01 PM

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0-20 too thin but perfectly fine to run. I like 0-40 or 5-40

The n55 is not rated for 0w20, so no it's not guaranteed to be safe to run.

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Billfitz Lieutenant General 8617 Rep 16,671 Posts Drives: '15 328iX GT Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New Hampshire iTrader: (0)	It's LL, so no worries there. But I'd stay with a 5w-30 in a warm climate.
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52172 Captain 168 Rep 937 Posts Drives: 2015 Bronze Metallic 335i Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Buellton iTrader: (0)	0-20 too thin but perfectly fine to run. I like 0-40 or 5-40 __________________ 2015 335i 6sp manual with MPK and sport pack GPlus intercooler and CP. Stage 1. CG precision dp. Staggered 19?s. 275/35/19, 245/40/19 ps4s.
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