5W30 in stead of 10W60

[Mangozac]

I assume he must be including Castrol Edge in that prescription, as that's the 'consumer' name for TWS...which is a BMW-specific name for their dealer-supplier RS/Edge (depending on the year).

Nope, he uses various other things but only TWS in the M's.

He means TWS/Edge FST are the same thing, which they are (according to Castrol). Though the new consumer Castrol stuff has 'supercar' on it as well, it's the same just a rebrand. Nothing catastrophic going on with any of those though there are arguably better oils now in any case

Castrol Edge 10W60 is the low grade stuff for normal engines.
Castrol Edge Professional 10W60 is the replacement for BMW TWS and is used in several high performance engines.

 

[AndyBeech]

Nope, he uses various other things but only TWS in the M's.

He means TWS/Edge FST are the same thing, which they are (according to Castrol). Though the new consumer Castrol stuff has 'supercar' on it as well, it's the same just a rebrand. Nothing catastrophic going on with any of those though there are arguably better oils now in any case

Castrol Edge 10W60 is the low grade stuff for normal engines.
Castrol Edge Professional 10W60 is the replacement for BMW TWS and is used in several high performance engines.

The professional brand doesn't exist anymore, not for the consumer at least (in the UK, AUS might be different). The 'Edge FST Titanium Supercar' brand with the black label is the replacement and is the same, just to be clear. BMW / M approved etc.

 

[Anonymous]

Hmmmmmm to uv

And ref tws oils
What about the new twin turbo 10 60 shell they use now as that's what's in mine from main dealer??.

 

[Argenta]

I was asking this question a while ago about the Motul 10w-60 that my indy promptly recommended and filled in.
If there’s a difference between Castrol 10w-60 & Castrol TWS 10w-60 one might wonder if Motul is any good for the S54. (Especially since I got this slight knock/rattle at idle lately)

 

[mcbeee]

I was asking this question a while ago about the Motul 10w-60 that my indy promptly recommended and filled in.
If there’s a difference between Castrol 10w-60 & Castrol TWS 10w-60 one might wonder if Motul is any good for the S54. (Especially since I got this slight knock/rattle at idle lately)

My mechanic (the same one ) uses Motul in all the other cars he does but only the TWS in the M's ... I haven't seen the newer product yet, we are isolated on the Far left of North America so change and new stuff comes slowly.

 

[Muckinonthesofa]

honestly for the sake of knowing for sure, id just suck it out the dip stick tube with an oil extractor and replace it, will literally take you 15 mins..... i really wouldn't trust anyone unfortunately , I've found out that the hardware, even the best will cut corners when and where they can even if it means lying to your face......

im not saying driving gently keeping the revs low it will hurt it however, i think thats a-bit far even if it wasn't the correct oil, but for your own piece of mind.... change it.

I agree with Beedub here, I just couldn't leave it in, it'd worry me too much. Change it, for the piece of mind it's gotta be worth it.

 

[Mangozac]

The professional brand doesn't exist anymore, not for the consumer at least (in the UK, AUS might be different). The 'Edge FST Titanium Supercar' brand with the black label is the replacement and is the same, just to be clear. BMW / M approved etc.

I don't believe the professional stuff was ever available retail here either. You have to get it either from BMW ($$$) or from a couple of online specialist suppliers selling 20L drums (which works out cheaper than high end retail oils anyway).

 

[dannytheduck1985]

For the sake of 140 quid for edge professional, suck it out. You will be crying when it blows up. Not worth it

 

[dannytheduck1985]

The professional brand doesn't exist anymore, not for the consumer at least (in the UK, AUS might be different). The 'Edge FST Titanium Supercar' brand with the black label is the replacement and is the same, just to be clear. BMW / M approved etc.

I don't believe the professional stuff was ever available retail here either. You have to get it either from BMW ($$$) or from a couple of online specialist suppliers selling 20L drums (which works out cheaper than high end retail oils anyway).

If you get stuck and want it shipped, give me a shout and I’ll help you out.

 

[Number5]

Read this thread about Alpina's recommendations for Oil changes. If anyone knows anything about oil it will be Alpina !
http://www.z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=82517
(See Markeg's post on Page 1)

 

[Mangozac]

If you get stuck and want it shipped, give me a shout and I’ll help you out.

Thanks for the offer mate but I'm not sure it would be feasible to ship 25kgs of oil across the globe!

In any case I've been having some interesting discussions this past week and will be speaking with Castrol soon about some options...

 

[dannytheduck1985]

If you get stuck and want it shipped, give me a shout and I’ll help you out.

Thanks for the offer mate but I'm not sure it would be feasible to ship 25kgs of oil across the globe!

In any case I've been having some interesting discussions this past week and will be speaking with Castrol soon about some options...

You gotta offer a fellow zed comrade. I shipped 20kg of Vw parts out there not so long ago, simply because the bloke was in dire straits for parts