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Scott
13-05-2014, 08:53 PM
This has probably been asked before but what's the difference between the TWS oil and the non TWS? I'm needing to order oil tonight as I have a car booked in for an oil change this weekend. Is the non TWS safe to use in the CSL?

TWS

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-74273-castrol-edge-professional-tws-10w-60-fully-synthetic-engine-oil-for-bmw-m-models.aspx

Non TWS

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-715-castrol-edge-10w-60-fst-for-bmw-m-series.aspx
Bounce
13-05-2014, 09:25 PM
FST is the same as TWS Scott.Dont think you can get TWS anymore,only from dealers ;)
Bounce
13-05-2014, 09:27 PM
Just looked at the linkys,either will be ok :thumbs:It's cheaper from ECP;)
Scott
13-05-2014, 09:47 PM
Thanks for the reply.

The car is booked in with a main dealer so will they put the non TWS stuff in and will it comply if I have any warranty issues?

Yeah I seen Euro Parts is cheaper by £2 for a 4l bottle but with 10% forum discount on Opie it brings it down to £40 a bottle :thumbs:

Also, I'm actually needing 20l+ as I'm getting 3 cars done so does anybody know where the cheapest place to buy bulk is?
Bounce
13-05-2014, 10:06 PM
Put in the code spring30 and it's £29 for 4L from ECP :thumbs:
Bounce
13-05-2014, 10:18 PM
Proof :smokin:
DazBlackCSL
13-05-2014, 10:20 PM
Proof :smokin:

My eyes !:hahaha:
Bounce
13-05-2014, 10:23 PM
My eyes !:hahaha:its yer age,put your glasses on mate :whistle:
Scott
13-05-2014, 11:20 PM
Put in the code spring30 and it's £29 for 4L from ECP :thumbs:

Brilliant, best price by far.

Order in so I'm all sorted.

Cheers for your help.
sailorbaz
14-05-2014, 02:07 AM
I can vouch for ECP also,free delivery too and that's to Northern Ireland, where free delivery is usually unheard of.

I saved over £70 buying Oil for the CSL, and oil and filters for the Z3.
sailorbaz
14-05-2014, 02:21 AM
Also, I hate to point out the obvious but TWS is just an abbreviation for 10W-60, it's all the same stuff. Castrol Edge it's more commonly known as now.
Scott
14-05-2014, 12:57 PM
Also, I hate to point out the obvious but TWS is just an abbreviation for 10W-60, it's all the same stuff. Castrol Edge it's more commonly known as now.

Thanks Barry, I discovered this last night while doing a bit of research. I'm still not sure why the bottle branded TWS is more expensive than the the standard Castrol Edge bottle though?