Kerax Engine Oil?

[Strudul]

Got an oil change due and stumbled across Kerax Hyerdrive. Never heard of them before - are they any good or one of those cheapo brands that should be avoided?

Any experiences?

Cheers

[Barchettaman]

Why avoid any 'cheapo brand' if it meets the manufacturer's specifications?

I always use Mannol 5W30, it's to BMW LL04/Opel Dexos 2 spec and is absolutely fine.

[Strudul]

Barchettaman said:

Why avoid any 'cheapo brand' if it meets the manufacturer's specifications?

I always use Mannol 5W30, it's to BMW LL04/Opel Dexos 2 spec and is absolutely fine.

Better oil performance?

[E-bmw]

Strudul said:

Got an oil change due and stumbled across Kerax Hyerdrive. Never heard of them before

Neither has Google.......... I take it you mean Kerax Hyperdrive?

[Strudul]

E-bmw said:

Strudul said:

Got an oil change due and stumbled across Kerax Hyerdrive. Never heard of them before

Neither has Google.......... I take it you mean Kerax Hyperdrive?

That's the one.

[Barchettaman]

Strudul said:

Barchettaman said:

Why avoid any 'cheapo brand' if it meets the manufacturer's specifications?

I always use Mannol 5W30, it's to BMW LL04/Opel Dexos 2 spec and is absolutely fine.

Better oil performance?

But if the ´cheapo´ oil brand offers performance to the OEM spec, why avoid it?

If you´re really worried about this kind of stuff, send your used oil off for analysis, they´ll be able to tell you if it´s OK:

http://www.theoillab.co.uk/

[Strudul]

Barchettaman said:

But if the ´cheapo´ oil brand offers performance to the OEM spec, why avoid it?

If you´re really worried about this kind of stuff, send your used oil off for analysis, they´ll be able to tell you if it´s OK:

http://www.theoillab.co.uk/

According to OEM specs, I only need to run my car on 97 ron fuel, but it's generally recommended to go for higher (Shell V-Power / Tesco momentum) for improved performance.

Same applies.