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| | Hi Mike, This is probably the 1,000th time you have fielded a question like this, but I was wondering what oil you recommend for an E36 M3 in the summer, daily driver as well as track car. I am guessing that the 5W30 is too light. A mechanic during a recent undercarriage inspection suggested BMW's 5W60. Of course, I use a synthetic. I was thinking Red Line 10W40 might be good but was wondering what you would recommend. Thanks! Steve |
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| I run either Castrol 5w50 or Elf 10w50 synthetic in my MCoupe. I don't think that the Castrol 10w60 is necessary although it certainly will work fine. 
Mike Morris
Schneller BMW Performance
26 Middle Rd Unit 1-2
Newbury, MA 01951
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| | I was told recently that Royal Purple was great at quieting that pesky lifter noise. Any truth to whether one oil is better than another for lifter noise? |
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| Lifter noise is common among high mileage cars, cars driven infrequently, or cars w/ extended oil service intervals. Usually, there is some gunk w/in the lifter that alters its ability to pump up & stay that way.
We've had good luck adding 1/2 a quart of mystery oil and running it through one oil service cycle (about 5000 miles). Usually the lifters quiet w/in a minute or 2 after the first start up & gradually the noise disappears upon start up altogether.
Good luck!
Mike Morris
Schneller BMW Performance
26 Middle Rd Unit 1-2
Newbury, MA 01951
978.465.2002 |
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| | How about winter months, what oil grade should I use? Is there one grade that is suitable for year round use? My M3 is not tracked; its my daily spirited driver. |
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| During the dead of winter (Jan -Feb) when it goes below zero I would run a 10w30 synthetic. For all other times of the year 10w50.
Mike Morris
Schneller BMW Performance
26 Middle Rd Unit 1-2
Newbury, MA 01951
978.465.2002 |
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