Cheap Castrol EDGE oil till friday
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Sport or Professional?
Don't know about the M5s, but I've been expicitly told NOT to use Sport previously in my M3. Professional is apparently the only M-approved oil for my car (has some kind of additive unique to it, same as was in the old 'TWS' oil).
I also got told, despite some saying 'approved for M models', it's still not exactly the right stuff unless it's 'Professional'.
I got a box through a trade contact, which I'm slowly using myself, or flogging to M-driving pals (no, I'm afraid I won't sell to others...sorry). Otherwise, I think you will have to go to a stealer for Professional.....when I was looking I struggled to obtain any via other sources.
Don't know about the M5s, but I've been expicitly told NOT to use Sport previously in my M3. Professional is apparently the only M-approved oil for my car (has some kind of additive unique to it, same as was in the old 'TWS' oil).
I also got told, despite some saying 'approved for M models', it's still not exactly the right stuff unless it's 'Professional'.
I got a box through a trade contact, which I'm slowly using myself, or flogging to M-driving pals (no, I'm afraid I won't sell to others...sorry). Otherwise, I think you will have to go to a stealer for Professional.....when I was looking I struggled to obtain any via other sources.
Edited by M3CS on Friday 16th August 20:36
M3CS said:
Sport or Professional?
Don't know about the M5s, but I've been expicitly told NOT to use Sport previously in my M3. Professional is apparently the only M-approved oil for my car (has some kind of additive unique to it, same as was in the old 'TWS' oil).
I also got told, despite some saying 'approved for M models', it's still not exactly the right stuff unless it's 'Professional'.
I got a box through a trade contact, which I'm slowly using myself, or flogging to M-driving pals (no, I'm afraid I won't sell to others...sorry). Otherwise, I think you will have to go to a stealer for Professional.....when I was looking I struggled to obtain any via other sources.
Spot on M3CS, just checked the 1 liter (£18) top up I bought form local dealer, indeed it does say "professional", will ring dealer in the morning and ask a question, have not used the 20 liter drum as yet Don't know about the M5s, but I've been expicitly told NOT to use Sport previously in my M3. Professional is apparently the only M-approved oil for my car (has some kind of additive unique to it, same as was in the old 'TWS' oil).
I also got told, despite some saying 'approved for M models', it's still not exactly the right stuff unless it's 'Professional'.
I got a box through a trade contact, which I'm slowly using myself, or flogging to M-driving pals (no, I'm afraid I won't sell to others...sorry). Otherwise, I think you will have to go to a stealer for Professional.....when I was looking I struggled to obtain any via other sources.
Edited by M3CS on Friday 16th August 20:36
N7GTX said:
So is this the right one?
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It says 'For BMW M-Models'on it?
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That the same oil I bought 20 litre drum of [url]It says 'For BMW M-Models'on it?
|http://thumbsnap.com/OHY7CK2X[/url]http://www.opieoils.co.uk/pdfs/castrol/castrol-edg...
About Castrol EDGE 10W-60 FST for BMW M-Series
Castrol EDGE 10W-60 gives you the confidence to demand maximum engine performance in older sports cars, competition and the latest technology engines which often operate under higher pressures requiring an oil with unsurpassed strength and performance credentials.
The latest Castrol Edge engine oils feature what Castrol call "Fluid Strength Technology™". Castrol say that Fluid Strength Technology is a new dynamic system that actively strengthens the oil, continuously responding and adapting to your engine's every need even under the severest possible pressures.
Castrol EDGE 10W-60 FST for BMW M-Series can be used instead of Castrol edge TWS 10W-60 FST for BMW M-Series or Castrol edge professional 10W-60 FST for BMW M-Series, products that are mainly only available from main dealerships and are generally a lot more expensive with similar / same specifications.
"Sport"
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/pdfs/castrol/EDGE%20Rang...
which is discontinued now, but doesn't say in description for use with M cars as the above "FST"
About Castrol Edge Sport 10W-60 fully synthetic engine oil (Discontinued)
Castrol Edge Sport 10w-60 has been discontinued by Castrol. The replacement is Castrol Edge 10w-60.
Castrol EDGE Sport 10W-60 is a hard wearing, fully synthetic engine oil for use in a wide range of sports performance engines and older modified vehicles. This product has been tested in race engines to deliver protection in hot and hard running scenarios.
Castrol EDGE Sport 10W-60 is suitable for tuned or high performance vehicles.
"Professional" http://www.opieoils.co.uk/pdfs/castrol/Castrol-Edg...
About Castrol EDGE Professional TWS 10W-60 Fully Synthetic Engine Oil for BMW M-Models
Castrol EDGE Professional is the most advanced range of engine oils. Its unique adaptive strength reduces metal to metal contact across a range of different driving speeds.
Castrol EDGE Professional - lowers friction, maximises engine performance. Castrol EDGE Professional TWS 10W-60 gives you the confidence to demand maximum engine performance from M Series vehicles, competition and the latest technology high powered engines which operate under higher pressures requiring an oil with unsurpassed strength and performance credentials.
Castrol EDGE Professional TWS 10W-60 is proven in tests to deliver outstanding oil strength. Micro-filtered and with its signature fluorescent colour it is your guarantee of Professional quality.
Castrol EDGE Professional. Strength to Perform - Freedom to Drive.
Application:
Castrol EDGE Professional TWS 10W-60 is suitable for use in automotive petrol and diesel engines where the manufacturer recommends an ACEA A3/B3, A3/B4, API SM/CF or earlier specification 10W-60 lubricant, Castrol EDGE Professional TWS 10W-60 is endorsed for use in BMW M - Models.
Confused !!!!! lol
Maxket said:
As long as not the "sport" variant, which is discontinued anyhow, then no problems. Not sure what the main difference is between TWS and the FST, but both are suitable???
Quote from Opie Oils "As far as we know, the only difference between that oil and the Professional version is the dye used in the oil (Professional is fluoro yellow, I believe, we've only just got it here so I haven't seen it open)".Gassing Station | M Power | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff