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10-13-2003, 11:33 AM
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synthetic oil
Is synthetic oil recomended for the new TL? Does anyone know the pros/cons of synthetic oil (time between changes, relative cost, engine benefits). Do I need to decide at the time I order the car (pre-build), or can the oil type can be changed after the fact?
(My brother insists it's necessary for any car I plan to keep a while)
(My brother insists it's necessary for any car I plan to keep a while)
10-13-2003, 12:56 PM
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The Midi now indicates a type A service and type B, with A as an Oil only, and B oil and filter - Strange.
Dealer says that type A is 3750 miles and B is 7500 miles.
Dealer says that type A is 3750 miles and B is 7500 miles.
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10-13-2003, 03:35 PM
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I am not sure how far back the archives go, but there were a lot of threads on this subject a couple of years ago. The advice I got was to stay away from synthetic oil until the engine is broken in. With synthetic oil, the engine takes much longer to break in. I was told 8000 miles. There were some test samples in the posts, one in which the guy was actually told he started using synthetic oil too soon.
10-13-2003, 05:25 PM
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Originally posted by OldGuy
I am not sure how far back the archives go, but there were a lot of threads on this subject a couple of years ago. The advice I got was to stay away from synthetic oil until the engine is broken in. With synthetic oil, the engine takes much longer to break in. I was told 8000 miles. There were some test samples in the posts, one in which the guy was actually told he started using synthetic oil too soon.
I am not sure how far back the archives go, but there were a lot of threads on this subject a couple of years ago. The advice I got was to stay away from synthetic oil until the engine is broken in. With synthetic oil, the engine takes much longer to break in. I was told 8000 miles. There were some test samples in the posts, one in which the guy was actually told he started using synthetic oil too soon.
fun reading here
http://www.unofficialbmw.com/all/misc/all_oilfaq.html
http://www.ntpog.org/reviews/filters/filters.shtml
I now am a Amsoil dealer so I can buy at wholesale,, seems to lower yearly cost a little..
Also mobil1 is very good but I have not sent any to the lab..
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