Why doesn't anyone use BMW brand high performance 5w-30 motor oil?

FreeFlowM3 · Tue, Sep-14-2010, 12:32:23 AM

I use it in all my bmw's. e30's, e46's and now my new e36 m3 project. I keep reading about the 0w-40 5w40 mobil one but I can't even find that crap anywhere. So I just either go to Turner Motorsports or head to the local dealers and get oil....

Why can't i find anyone using BMW oil when I do a search? What the hay

hencini · Tue, Sep-14-2010, 12:47:34 AM

I use it. According to my dealership counter guys, it's just repackaged Castrol 5W-30 Synthetic... But I use it because they sell it to me for $5/qt., which is nice...

Sammyzuko · Tue, Sep-14-2010, 12:51:08 AM

I was using it, but recently I switched to Castrol 5W-30 Synthetic since I don't have to go to the dealer to get it.

BleedsBlue · Tue, Sep-14-2010, 12:56:45 AM

I think the only real reason is because of the price markup. If you can get it cheap, or are just rich... do et.

OahuMPower · Tue, Sep-14-2010, 12:56:05 AM

15w50 Amsoil...

was using 15w50 Mobil 1 Extended Performance (yellow cap) and I couldnt find it anymore. Switched to a 15w40 Royal Purple and ran that for about a year, and didnt like the characteristics of the 40 weight when hot at the race track. I have since switched to the Amsoil 15w50 I am currently running, and absolutely love it

Bimmerman325i · Tue, Sep-14-2010, 01:04:11 AM

15w50 Mobil 1 here.....just regular M1 tho.

FreeFlowM3 · Tue, Sep-14-2010, 01:06:11 AM

BMW brand oil is not any more expensive than Mobil1 or RP. I just don't understand.

BleedsBlue · Tue, Sep-14-2010, 01:19:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FreeFlowM3

BMW brand oil is not any more expensive than Mobil1 or RP. I just don't understand.

Last time I checked the BMW stuff was $10 a quart everywhere and the M1 same weight was $6.50.

JDM88 · Tue, Sep-14-2010, 04:26:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BleedsBlue

Last time I checked the BMW stuff was $10 a quart everywhere and the M1 same weight was $6.50.

They're both closer to $7/$8 around here when I've bought them both in the past.

mtpktz. · Tue, Sep-14-2010, 05:06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BleedsBlue

Last time I checked the BMW stuff was $10 a quart everywhere and the M1 same weight was $6.50.

I bought 7 quarts from Schomp (C470 and Lucent) for $5.99/quart FWIW.

Tue, Sep-14-2010, 12:32:23 AM	#1
FreeFlowM3 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 16 Reputation: 0 Location: Coastal MA/NH	Why doesn't anyone use BMW brand high performance 5w-30 motor oil? I use it in all my bmw's. e30's, e46's and now my new e36 m3 project. I keep reading about the 0w-40 5w40 mobil one but I can't even find that crap anywhere. So I just either go to Turner Motorsports or head to the local dealers and get oil.... Why can't i find anyone using BMW oil when I do a search? What the hay

Tue, Sep-14-2010, 12:47:34 AM	#2
hencini Carlos is My Co-Pilot Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 4,548 Reputation: 0 Location: Near the Tannhäuser Gate	I use it. According to my dealership counter guys, it's just repackaged Castrol 5W-30 Synthetic... But I use it because they sell it to me for $5/qt., which is nice... __________________ 75 years and 350,000 miles of fun: 1998 M3/4/5 No mods, just maintenance 1983 CJ-7 No maintenance, just mods 1983 R65LS No intention of modding it, don't know how to maintain it

Tue, Sep-14-2010, 12:51:08 AM	#3
Sammyzuko Registered User & Abuser Join Date: Oct 2003 Age: 34 Posts: 2,506 Reputation: 0 Location: Arlington, VA	I was using it, but recently I switched to Castrol 5W-30 Synthetic since I don't have to go to the dealer to get it. __________________

Tue, Sep-14-2010, 12:56:05 AM	#5
OahuMPower :FACEPALM: Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 26,552 Reputation: 0 Location: San Diego	15w50 Amsoil... was using 15w50 Mobil 1 Extended Performance (yellow cap) and I couldnt find it anymore. Switched to a 15w40 Royal Purple and ran that for about a year, and didnt like the characteristics of the 40 weight when hot at the race track. I have since switched to the Amsoil 15w50 I am currently running, and absolutely love it __________________

Tue, Sep-14-2010, 01:04:11 AM	#6
Bimmerman325i Beardface McMountainMan Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 797 Reputation: 0 Location: Boulder	15w50 Mobil 1 here.....just regular M1 tho. __________________ 1995 BMW M3 -- DD/Track 1995 Subaru Legacy -- DD/future projects

Tue, Sep-14-2010, 01:06:11 AM	#7
FreeFlowM3 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 16 Reputation: 0 Location: Coastal MA/NH	BMW brand oil is not any more expensive than Mobil1 or RP. I just don't understand.

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