M3 CSL Engine Oil, which one?

sydown · 17-10-2012, 02:20 PM

I know I might get crucified for posting this but...

Does anyone / endorse / use another brand of 10w-60 other than Castrol Edge FST in their engine? I haven't got an issue with Castrol but their must be other (possibly better) oils out there??

Go on then chastise me for my ignorance!!!

Steve B · 17-10-2012, 02:34 PM

I looked into this last week (I'm an aftermarket parts manager), I can get Mobil 1 10w60 hugely cheaper than Castrol and thought about it but decided to go with BMWs recommended oil. After all the oils a small price to pay in the grand scheme of things..

Steve

_Nathan_ · 17-10-2012, 02:36 PM

If you have a warranty I'd not use any other oil, if you don't have a warranty I'd not use any other oil. :D

sydown · 17-10-2012, 02:51 PM

It's not the price of the Castrol Edge thats an issue, I have used Millers Race before and it is supposed to be a very good oil, mates have run Royal Purple (Which is horrendously expensive!!) but again a race oil. Just wondered what other options there were.
So far other oils 0, Castrol Edge 2!!!

Neil M · 17-10-2012, 03:10 PM

Track down 'giraffe' he's done a few posts on oil and use of, I think he's a tech at Elms responsible for CSL servicing.

Barry C · 17-10-2012, 03:36 PM

The castrol 10-60 is a really good oil, known to work perfectly, so why chose anything else?

A friend of mine, who is also a beemer nut/mechanic, uses the BMW M oil in his Honda integra race car

Bounce · 17-10-2012, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve B

I looked into this last week (I'm an aftermarket parts manager), I can get Mobil 1 10w60 hugely cheaper than Castrol and thought about it but decided to go with BMWs recommended oil. After all the oils a small price to pay in the grand scheme of things..

Steve

I bet you can't get Mobil 1 cheaper than Eurocarparts are doing Castrol 10w/60 at the moment with their discount codes.

Neil M · 17-10-2012, 06:22 PM

If you stick to using what it says in the Handbook 'Castrol Edge' and if it goes wrong it's their fault. As most of us are on an Extended Warranty, as was previously mentioned, you deviate at your own risk which could end up being a very costly exercise.

Personally I would like to use a 15-60type that has a bit more substance to it, but there again what do I know I only drive it, if it goes wrong it's their problem to sort - thankfully!

Bounce · 17-10-2012, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neil M

If you stick to using what it says in the Handbook 'Castrol Edge' and if it goes wrong it's their fault. As most of us are on an Extended Warranty, as was previously mentioned, you deviate at your own risk which could end up being a very costly exercise.

Personally I would like to use a 15-60type that has a bit more substance to it, but there again what do I know I only drive it, if it goes wrong it's their problem to sort - thankfully!

+1

Steve B · 17-10-2012, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bounce

I bet you can't get Mobil 1 cheaper than Eurocarparts are doing Castrol 10w/60 at the moment with their discount codes.

You're probably right and I buy direct from supplier.... But ECP buy in such much bulk they can do some superb deals...

Steve

17-10-2012, 02:20 PM	#1
sydown S3 - On the open road Join Date: May 2012 Location: Midlands Posts: 104 Casino cash: $1926	M3 CSL Engine Oil, which one? I know I might get crucified for posting this but... Does anyone / endorse / use another brand of 10w-60 other than Castrol Edge FST in their engine? I haven't got an issue with Castrol but their must be other (possibly better) oils out there?? Go on then chastise me for my ignorance!!!

17-10-2012, 02:34 PM	#2
Steve B S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Stevenage, Herts Posts: 760 Casino cash: $41	I looked into this last week (I'm an aftermarket parts manager), I can get Mobil 1 10w60 hugely cheaper than Castrol and thought about it but decided to go with BMWs recommended oil. After all the oils a small price to pay in the grand scheme of things.. Steve __________________ When it's gone you miss it..... Now in a M4CS

17-10-2012, 02:36 PM	#3
_Nathan_ Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,099 Casino cash: $13060	If you have a warranty I'd not use any other oil, if you don't have a warranty I'd not use any other oil. :D __________________ Nathan

17-10-2012, 03:10 PM	#5
Neil M Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Manchester Posts: 2,340 Casino cash: $19143	Track down 'giraffe' he's done a few posts on oil and use of, I think he's a tech at Elms responsible for CSL servicing. __________________ “With the CSL, BMW have achieved The Ultimate Driving Machine” SG CSL '051' Last edited by Neil M; 17-10-2012 at 05:17 PM.

17-10-2012, 06:22 PM	#8
Neil M Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Manchester Posts: 2,340 Casino cash: $19143	If you stick to using what it says in the Handbook 'Castrol Edge' and if it goes wrong it's their fault. As most of us are on an Extended Warranty, as was previously mentioned, you deviate at your own risk which could end up being a very costly exercise. Personally I would like to use a 15-60type that has a bit more substance to it, but there again what do I know I only drive it, if it goes wrong it's their problem to sort - thankfully! __________________ “With the CSL, BMW have achieved The Ultimate Driving Machine” SG CSL '051'

17-10-2012, 02:51 PM	#4
sydown S3 - On the open road Join Date: May 2012 Location: Midlands Posts: 104 Casino cash: $1926	It's not the price of the Castrol Edge thats an issue, I have used Millers Race before and it is supposed to be a very good oil, mates have run Royal Purple (Which is horrendously expensive!!) but again a race oil. Just wondered what other options there were. So far other oils 0, Castrol Edge 2!!!

17-10-2012, 03:36 PM	#6
Barry C S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 300 Casino cash: $3349	The castrol 10-60 is a really good oil, known to work perfectly, so why chose anything else? A friend of mine, who is also a beemer nut/mechanic, uses the BMW M oil in his Honda integra race car