06-25-2020, 12:49 PM | #1 |
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'16 228i N26 Oil & Spark Plug Question
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Looking to do oil and spark plugs this weekend since I'm coming up on 45k and that's where I've read the spark plugs need changed, or at minimum looked at. I wanted to see what other people with N26s have been using for oil and spark plug changes. I've read a lot of great things about Castrol Edge 0W-30, and getting spark plugs that are higher performance. Background info: State - Maryland (so, generally really hot summers, really cold winters, mild Fall/Spring) Modifications - BMS Stage 1, Injen CAI, VRSF Charge Pipe, Active Autowerke F Chassis Intercooler Thanks for the help! |
06-27-2020, 12:55 PM | #2 |
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Make sure whatever oil you buy has the American Petroleum Institute (API) rating of "SN." "S" stands for "spark" aka gas engines. The "N" means the oil is designed for engines with a turbo. The turbo lubricated and cooled by the oil.
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06-27-2020, 01:29 PM | #3 |
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There are quite a few conventional oils that meet the SN spec and a few that meet the SN Plus spec (such as Castrol GTX high mileage), basically SN is not adequate as the only spec for current BMW engines. The oil needs to be a full synthetic and it is advisable to meet the appropriate BMW spec, too.
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07-04-2020, 03:26 PM | #4 |
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NGK SILZKBR8D8S plugs are "high power." Free lifetime replacement from FCP Euro. You can also get your oil filter (& oil) there:
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...plug-ngk-96987 Castrol Edge full synthetic European formula 0W30 or 5W30 will work & usually available at Walmart or local big box auto stores. Dealer was using BMW/Castrol full sunthetic 5W30 for free maintenance oil changes. https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/f...nance/Hb9JyWsG https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/f...nce/1VnYhFytp4 https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/f...enance/1PSryV8
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OP, buy what the dealer puts in the engine. And buy an oil filter made by Mann. |
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