I have been told by a european auto mechanic that I should not use just any synthetic oil. They tell me to use high performance BMW german oil. Is this better? Which is the best? I have been told by a guy I know that drives a 99' M3 that Mobil makes the best synthetic oil for european engines. Also, why the hell would anyone charge over $100 for an oil change, like all the european mechanics I found charge. Doesn't the oil cost only a few dollars more per quart?
Best Synthetic Oil for e36 328i?
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Synthetic oils are good for any engine. The problem arises when you make a change from petrol oil to a Synthetic one.
The petrol oil makes a "memory carbon mark" in the engine, unless you continue using the same oil you won't have problems. Synthetic oils are very detergent. Ten years ago I lost my e30 323i engine due to that change. It![[offtopic]](/images/smilies/icon_smile_offtopic.gif "Off Topic [offtopic]")
was plenty of power and smoke.
A kiss from a BMW lover in Colombia.
GUS
The petrol oil makes a "memory carbon mark" in the engine, unless you continue using the same oil you won't have problems. Synthetic oils are very detergent. Ten years ago I lost my e30 323i engine due to that change. It
was plenty of power and smoke.A kiss from a BMW lover in Colombia.
GUS
Synthetic Oil
I currently have a 1993 318is, switched to Mobil 1 10W40 at 87,000 miles, (just after buying car from an owner who never kept records). Now have 103,800 miles on car, gained nearly 2 MPG on the highway!. Also run Mobil 1 in 3/4 Ton late model Suburban Towing a 9,200 lb trailer. Avg. about $5.00 qt for oil, only use Mann Filters in BMW. I have not experienced any of the organic-to-synthetic problems that other people have had. Ran Mobil 1 in my previous BMW, 1977 320i, car had about 285,000 miles on the original engine, ran a compression test for the new owner and all cylinders were within 10% of each other. I am a believer. Many new cars come from the factory filled with Mobil 1 - I believe the Corvette and Viper both are factory filled. No matter what you use, just conduct regular maintenance, keep some type of material history card and have fun.
I currently have a 1993 318is, switched to Mobil 1 10W40 at 87,000 miles, (just after buying car from an owner who never kept records). Now have 103,800 miles on car, gained nearly 2 MPG on the highway!. Also run Mobil 1 in 3/4 Ton late model Suburban Towing a 9,200 lb trailer. Avg. about $5.00 qt for oil, only use Mann Filters in BMW. I have not experienced any of the organic-to-synthetic problems that other people have had. Ran Mobil 1 in my previous BMW, 1977 320i, car had about 285,000 miles on the original engine, ran a compression test for the new owner and all cylinders were within 10% of each other. I am a believer. Many new cars come from the factory filled with Mobil 1 - I believe the Corvette and Viper both are factory filled. No matter what you use, just conduct regular maintenance, keep some type of material history card and have fun.
