What type of oil should I get next?

Bmweth24 · 09-16-2021, 08:16 AM

I used castrol 5w30 high mileage last time and wondering if I should try something new. I’m currently tuned on BM3 OTS map Stage 2H and wondering if I should go to 5w40 and if I should change to castrol oil to liquid moly, and suggestions?

2014 m sport 435i rwd fbo
VRSF Chargepipe, vrsf race fmic, and hi flow downpipe
BMS aluminum elite intake
Stage 2 AGG 91 bootmod3
New ngk Cold spark plugs
New oem ignition coils
Vargas stage 1 upgraded turbo
89500 miles
Bm3 transmission tune

Billfitz · 09-16-2021, 10:41 AM

1. Ask in the correct forum: https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/fo...play.php?f=437

2. Be prepared to get so many 'expert' opinions that you'll consider buying stock in armchair manufacturers.

thejeremyman9 · 09-16-2021, 11:58 AM

You can read the literally thousands of posts on this exact same topic (in the section linked above), or, if you are going to skip doing your own research, if you are using vegetable oil try canola oil, or vice versa.

Fliplegend · 09-16-2021, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by thejeremyman9

You can read the literally thousands of posts on this exact same topic (in the section linked above), or, if you are going to skip doing your own research, if you are using vegetable oil try canola oil, or vice versa.

I prefer peanut oil myself. If it makes those damn Five Guys fries taste so good, can't be that bad.

Gen13 F36 · 09-16-2021, 12:46 PM

Canola oil

AlmondJayRoM3 · 09-16-2021, 08:02 PM

Follow your heart!

BimR · 09-16-2021, 10:40 PM

Coconut oil. It's great in icing too.

Billfitz · 09-17-2021, 07:42 AM

Don't forget about Snake Oil.

F30lolz · 09-17-2021, 08:20 AM

TWS is the best. /thread!

Ramos · 09-17-2021, 05:39 PM

Tuners usually recommend 5w40 either Motul or Liqui Moly.
If you prefer to stay in the 5w30 weight, Motul has a BMW LL01-FE specific oil that has a sheering index almost as high as most 5w40 oils.

Hope this helps

Gen13 F36 · 09-17-2021, 07:49 PM

WD-40

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thejeremyman9 Major General 4358 Rep 7,597 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW 335i Join Date: May 2019 Location: Cali iTrader: (0)	You can read the literally thousands of posts on this exact same topic (in the section linked above), or, if you are going to skip doing your own research, if you are using vegetable oil try canola oil, or vice versa.
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Ramos Colonel 861 Rep 2,897 Posts Drives: G20 2020 M340 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: So-Cal iTrader: (6)	Tuners usually recommend 5w40 either Motul or Liqui Moly. If you prefer to stay in the 5w30 weight, Motul has a BMW LL01-FE specific oil that has a sheering index almost as high as most 5w40 oils. Hope this helps
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