Engine Oil For E36,318

[dougurasu]

Hello all,

Just want to enquire what kind of engine oil does the E36 uses and where can I get them cheap. I heard most bimmer uses Mobile, any bro in here can recommand?

Cheers,
Dougurasu

 

[jason3s]

Re: Engine Oil For E36,318

haha you're opening a can of worms there..

It really boils down to what you want out of the engine, some fare better in longevity, some not so, but offers better response, the list goes on...

Anyway, most workshops will just change with mobil gold, which isn't too bad if your car's just a daily driver..

In any case, I'm using Royal Purple, and no I'm not pushing it, but if you've heard of it or want to try, I've got spares at home.
I'll let it go bout 11/L.

 

[benji ben]

Re: Engine Oil For E36,318

try torco oil. it's damn smooth and goooood. ask rodney. he knows. hahahaha

 

[iScoupe]

Re: Engine Oil For E36,318

me using OWS fully syn 5W60 $130 - sibei goooood too.. $26 per litre @BVO = $130 per change

 

[RSCT]

Re: Engine Oil For E36,318

where to buy torco?

anyone favours the oil from BMW and sold at ES?

 

[jin teck]

Re: Engine Oil For E36,318

Dougurasu, already got the militec-1 oil for you.

 

[benji ben]

Re: Engine Oil For E36,318

go to UM2. at bukit batok. they carry torco. or you can look for UM2 in the forum. they are one of the site sponsor.

 

[dougurasu]

Re: Engine Oil For E36,318

Hi Jin Teck,

Ya I know. Let me know when you free I can get it from you. Just in time for my servicing.

 

[dougurasu]

Re: Engine Oil For E36,318

Hello All,

Thanks for all your valuable advise on the engine oil. I'm actually looking for something that is smooth on the engine and to improve my FC. FC had been bad in recent times. Dun know it is because is it due to the engine oil that I'm using or the auto transmission is giving me the problem.

Jason3s,

The royal purple you are using, does it improve your FC?

 

[jason3s]

Re: Engine Oil For E36,318

Jason3s,

The royal purple you are using, does it improve your FC?

No diff btw Mobil and RP in terms of FC.
Though I'd say I'm not a very gd gauge due to my driving habits.

Only difference(butt feel) is tt RP's a lil smoother up the revs...

 

[dougurasu]

Re: Engine Oil For E36,318

Oh ok.... Thanks for the feedback bro.

 

[tjy]

Re: Engine Oil For E36,318

bros, what abt the Grade of Oil ? for a E36, considering it being a COE car, shld juz fully synthetic or mineral ? and wat grade are we looking at ? w40 ?? w60 ?

 

[phil]

Re: Engine Oil For E36,318

improve fc? Please, is this serious?

if you keep your engine in good condition and change oil frequesntly it may help to maintain fc, not improve it. Or maybe it will, by 0.00001 litres per tank

Use torco, some of the best modded cars on this forum use torco and have done for years.

 

[JuzMe]

Re: Engine Oil For E36,318

Hello All,

Thanks for all your valuable advise on the engine oil. I'm actually looking for something that is smooth on the engine and to improve my FC. FC had been bad in recent times. Dun know it is because is it due to the engine oil that I'm using or the auto transmission is giving me the problem.

Jason3s,

The royal purple you are using, does it improve your FC?

Ain't going to help FC. You stand better chance changing your plugs...

 

[tjy]

Re: Engine Oil For E36,318

i've tried using thinner oils for my other rides.. and i do experiecne a save in petrol.. probably it's in my mind, but some mechanics selling oil told me that thinner oil in fact might give u a better FC, but of cuz less engine protection....

Interested to noe E36 owners uses wat grade of oil ? 10w60? and full syn?

 

[futron.sim]

Re: Engine Oil For E36,318

I am currently using Torco 5W40 oil and a bottle of MPZ. The engine runs very smoothly.

 

[benji ben]

Re: Engine Oil For E36,318

same. torco 5w40 and mpz from UM2. works great for my engine. love it.