£612 for an oil service? I think not

exdos · Jan 18, 2019

Smartbear said:
Does the s55 use a different, more expensive grade of oil to the s54?
Rob

Is there such a thing?

mmm-five · Jan 18, 2019

exdos said:
Is there such a thing?

Er...

https://www.bmwblog.com/2013/09/25/meet-new-s55-engine/

exdos · Jan 19, 2019

mmm-five,

my tongue-in-cheek question refers to the possibility of there being more expensive oil than that used in the S54... :poke:

mmm-five · Jan 19, 2019

exdos said:
mmm-five,

my tongue-in-cheek question refers to the possibility of there being more expensive oil than that used in the S54...

I know - it's what I expected from you John :rofl:

But it's a new M engine, so of course BMW are going to want you to think that you need a special oil that 'only' works in their new engine