[BigSteel]

Hi all ,

Could someone recommend best oil and oil filter to put while doing my service ?

BMW m235i N55 engine

Planning to do some track days in future not many so need quality products .

Thanks for any info

[overcoil]

Originally Posted by BigSteel

Hi all ,

Could someone recommend best oil and oil filter to put while doing my service ?

BMW m235i N55 engine

Planning to do some track days in future not many so need quality products .

Thanks for any info

Oil filter you really can't go wrong with the BMW branded filter. Comes with the 0-rings and drain bolt gasket.

For oil I use the BMW owners manual (or updated bulletins for the viscosity). Your average low temps for the season is probably the key factor for selecting the viscosity. Also do you know that oils that meet BMW specifications will have that notation on the oil container or (maybe) at the oil companies online website OIL FINDER.
As for brand and viscosity use the SERACH or wait for more responses.

[cooolone2]

Search function...

Seriously!

[MarcoZandrini]

I concur with the recommendation to get the filter at the dealer. Alternatively you could buy the same filter from a shop. The filter is made by MANN. As far as oil, the factory likely recommends a 0w30 oil. You definitely want to use a fully synthetic oil. I'm running Ravenol VMP 5W30 in my M240i. But, it's expensive. I recommend you look for Mobil 1, Castrol and other reputable oil brands.

[cooolone2]

Mobil 1 is not a true synthetic... Just sayin

Again, there's literally so much information available on this subject, plus the multitude of threads on the subject, it doesn't require an answer! Please use the search function and then make up your own mind as to what's best (for you).

One recommendation is using FCP Euro, lol, you can send back your old oil and get new, free... If you don't mind the hassle. Also, you can use Blackstone Labs to test the removed oil that will provide an idea if there's good or bad going on.

Otherwise use the Alternate Maintenance Schedule, not BMW's (10k miles)... That's a joke! And of you're changing oil after a track event, or every 4-5k, it won't matter much what you use!

Good Luck!

[BigSteel]

FCP Euro in UK is not a really viable option unfortunately... Same as Blackstone labs ...


I did not use search As I wanted some up to date info some things changes time let's testing and experience happen just wanted up to date opinion of people in the forum that's it if all always use search won't information get outdated and won't be as good as posiblle ?

Seems like you got really offended by this sorry for that ... Just asked a question that's It

[John in VA]

There are labs in UK that will analyze your oil - Mike Brewer on TV show "Wheeler Dealer" had a sample tested this season. Sorry, I don't recall the lab used - perhaps this one: https://oilanalysislab.com/

I've been using Mahle or Mann oil filters in my BMWs for >40 years without a failure. Now you just need to wade through the oil threads to make yourself happy!

Check the posts from "edycol" here - he has worked in the auto petroleum industry: https://www.bimmerfest.com/search/1932668/?q=edycol&t=post&c[child_nodes]=1&c[nodes][0]=153&o=relevance

Good luck!

[MarcoZandrini]

Of course, you could check out Bob is the Oil Guy: https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/

[cooolone2]

Not offended, lol... Just busting chops!

Oil is oil... Truthfully. Especially if you change it often. New oil before and after track too. Keep it fresh, don't allow time or use to break it down and you'll be fine. Change filter every oil change and you'll be fine. Do NOT use manufacturer intervals, and you'll be fine

Good Luck!

[edycol]

Originally Posted by BigSteel

FCP Euro in UK is not a really viable option unfortunately... Same as Blackstone labs ...


I did not use search As I wanted some up to date info some things changes time let's testing and experience happen just wanted up to date opinion of people in the forum that's it if all always use search won't information get outdated and won't be as good as posiblle ?

Seems like you got really offended by this sorry for that ... Just asked a question that's It

In Europe go LL04 oil.
Motul X-Clean+ 5W30
Motul X-Clean 5W40 GEN2
Shell Helix Pure Plus C3 5W30

[edycol]

Originally Posted by cooolone2

Mobil 1 is not a true synthetic... Just sayin

Again, there's literally so much information available on this subject, plus the multitude of threads on the subject, it doesn't require an answer! Please use the search function and then make up your own mind as to what's best (for you).

One recommendation is using FCP Euro, lol, you can send back your old oil and get new, free... If you don't mind the hassle. Also, you can use Blackstone Labs to test the removed oil that will provide an idea if there's good or bad going on.

Otherwise use the Alternate Maintenance Schedule, not BMW's (10k miles)... That's a joke! And of you're changing oil after a track event, or every 4-5k, it won't matter much what you use!

Good Luck!

What does it mean true synthetic? That is absolute nonsense. Mobil1 0W40, ESP 5W30 etc. contain combination of PAO, POE, AN, Group III and GTL. No oil is 100% synthetic. It cannot be. Especially oil that has BMW approvals which require lower oxidation.

[pikcachu]

Originally Posted by edycol

What does it mean true synthetic? That is absolute nonsense. Mobil1 0W40, ESP 5W30 etc. contain combination of PAO, POE, AN, Group III and GTL. No oil is 100% synthetic. It cannot be. Especially oil that has BMW approvals which require lower oxidation.

https://blog.amsoil.com/are-all-synt...c%20lubricants.

[edycol]

Originally Posted by pikcachu

https://blog.amsoil.com/are-all-synt...c%20lubricants.

I am very well aware of their marketing text on their web site. They should be ashamed of that text. It is like 4yrs old got HW in daycare and wrote that.

[BigSteel]

Originally Posted by edycol

In Europe go LL04 oil.
Motul X-Clean+ 5W30
Motul X-Clean 5W40 GEN2
Shell Helix Pure Plus C3 5W30

Thank you good sir people seem to regard your opinion about oil highly

[nazali]

BMW OIL

[nazali]

or you can use this, choice is yours depends on how much you value your engine

[nazali]

what ever oil you decide to use, don't change it like this

[Jelly_Belly]

I dont like BMW's factory oil. I prefer LiquiMoly, its all i put in my cars. Some people who are more demanding will put Redline oil which seems to handle thermal load a bit better because its well suited to track use. But depending on how you drive it could be complete overkill.

For daily driving as long as you do you research and use 100% synthetic oil your ok. If you track the car however, have fun going down the Rabbit hole lolll

[edycol]

Originally Posted by Jelly_Belly

I dont like BMW's factory oil. I prefer LiquiMoly, its all i put in my cars. Some people who are more demanding will put Redline oil which seems to handle thermal load a bit better because its well suited to track use. But depending on how you drive it could be complete overkill.

For daily driving as long as you do you research and use 100% synthetic oil your ok. If you track the car however, have fun going down the Rabbit hole lolll

Liqui Moly is FAR from "fully synthetic " oil.

[nazali]

10 years with using nothing but factory oil and NO engine problems on 2 BMW's, I'll stick with the blue jug

[nazali]

Let me give you an analogy

If I wanna eat a burger, I'll go to 5 guy's
If I wanna eat a steak, I'll go to Keg (or get a AAA Canadian strip)
If I wanna eat a Lobster , I'll go to Red Lobster
If I wanna get high, pure Colombian coke
If I wanna mellow, some Mary Jane from De islands man !
Drink Anyone, 25yo Scotch, neat, no bloody water, no bloody rocks

You pay for what you get, you go to the source, you get the legit product.
Now all this talk of getting high has made me hungry

[TrboMike]

Red Lobster for a quality Lobster? Yelp:Seafood:Search