Oil service, what oil ??

Windowlicker · 21-01-2009, 12:43 AM

Hi there,
Just had a quote from my local BMW dealer, (castle BM in York)
apart from being pleasantly surprised at the labour charge (was expecting my pants to be pulled down on that one) the one thing that did amaze me was the charge they qoute for the oil

Labour was £47 , not so bad, Oil filter was £8 , cheap , microfilter £25 , i dont know on that one, never had one before

then the oil, 7 litres of Castrol Motorsport , £96 + vat

How mucking futch !!! £113 for a fluid that is not even the best castrol sell apparently .
So i rang the guys at Opie oils who have always been great supplying the Silkolene Pro S i used on my Evos and they suggested Castrol Edge, which is better than the Motorsport as used by the dealers, and comes in 4 litre bottles , £75 +p&p for 8 litres, which leavves me with a litre for top ups

The guy at castle service said they have no problem in using my supplied oil.
Doe anyone else know of a better oil/option please or is the Edge a good option.
Many thanks, Nick

2bar boost · 21-01-2009, 12:49 AM

I just grabbed 4litres of Edge from Halfrauds as it was on special

with new funnel too

No spills here!

**Mark CSL** · 21-01-2009, 12:50 AM

Castrol Edge is what my local bmw use in Edinburgh

Info
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-717-cast...rt-10w-60.aspx

SMD · 21-01-2009, 12:50 AM

I got mine from Opie mate!

Will look in garage in the morning to see what type!

2bar boost · 21-01-2009, 12:58 AM

Was removing the old plates today too, but noticed the rear had no fittings to accept the screws for the plate carrier etc.

I have 2 dealers within 10 miles so called up the closest first regarding the issue..

1. Apparently there are 2 types of fittings that show up on their database but the are non specific so you would have to order both sets in person and not over the phone, as they dont stock them at a cost of £5.91

Whats a fiver in the grand scheme of things I thought

Dealer 2. He has some push in fixings that they use to plug the holes to which the carrier can then be screwed into 14p each

Bargain of the day, if they work tomorrow that is!

Always worth phoning around

**Andyk** · 21-01-2009, 07:18 AM

Castrol Edge has my vote to.

SpineOnABap · 21-01-2009, 09:00 AM

For a complete change Castrol TWS 10w60 was the original requirement (as per the engine bay stamps & handbook). After that (as it was superceded) Castrol EDGE 10w60 became the requirement. Be careful not to get EDGE SPORT though as it's not the right one.

SMD · 21-01-2009, 07:53 PM

Just had a look Castrol Edge 10w60!

**DazBlackCSL** · 21-01-2009, 08:18 PM

Sytner Ascot use Mobil ... not sure which one will find out ... always well happy after every time it goes in there... good dealership

SpineOnABap · 21-01-2009, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DazBlackCSL

Sytner Ascot use Mobil ... not sure which one will find out ... always well happy after every time it goes in there... good dealership

... although it's not uncommon for dealers' invoices to show something different to what was actually used, due to incorrectly labelled part-codes on their system

21-01-2009, 12:43 AM	#1
Windowlicker S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: York Posts: 174 Casino cash: $544	Oil service, what oil ?? Hi there, Just had a quote from my local BMW dealer, (castle BM in York) apart from being pleasantly surprised at the labour charge (was expecting my pants to be pulled down on that one) the one thing that did amaze me was the charge they qoute for the oil Labour was £47 , not so bad, Oil filter was £8 , cheap , microfilter £25 , i dont know on that one, never had one before then the oil, 7 litres of Castrol Motorsport , £96 + vat How mucking futch !!! £113 for a fluid that is not even the best castrol sell apparently . So i rang the guys at Opie oils who have always been great supplying the Silkolene Pro S i used on my Evos and they suggested Castrol Edge, which is better than the Motorsport as used by the dealers, and comes in 4 litre bottles , £75 +p&p for 8 litres, which leavves me with a litre for top ups The guy at castle service said they have no problem in using my supplied oil. Doe anyone else know of a better oil/option please or is the Edge a good option. Many thanks, Nick __________________ Procrastination is the thief of time!!

21-01-2009, 08:18 PM	#9
DazBlackCSL CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Shaboogling Posts: 7,199 Casino cash: $28478	Sytner Ascot use Mobil ... not sure which one will find out ... always well happy after every time it goes in there... good dealership __________________ CSL Register Lifestyle Coach and Social Secretary

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21-01-2009, 12:49 AM	#2
2bar boost S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: South East Posts: 229 Casino cash: $793	I just grabbed 4litres of Edge from Halfrauds as it was on special with new funnel too No spills here!

21-01-2009, 12:50 AM	#3
Mark CSL CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 8,777 Casino cash: $42229	Castrol Edge is what my local bmw use in Edinburgh Info http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-717-cast...rt-10w-60.aspx

21-01-2009, 12:50 AM	#4
SMD S6, Sport On, Traction Off Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Shropshire Posts: 1,505 Casino cash: $10726	I got mine from Opie mate! Will look in garage in the morning to see what type!

21-01-2009, 12:58 AM	#5
2bar boost S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: South East Posts: 229 Casino cash: $793	Was removing the old plates today too, but noticed the rear had no fittings to accept the screws for the plate carrier etc. I have 2 dealers within 10 miles so called up the closest first regarding the issue.. 1. Apparently there are 2 types of fittings that show up on their database but the are non specific so you would have to order both sets in person and not over the phone, as they dont stock them at a cost of £5.91 Whats a fiver in the grand scheme of things I thought Dealer 2. He has some push in fixings that they use to plug the holes to which the carrier can then be screwed into 14p each Bargain of the day, if they work tomorrow that is! Always worth phoning around

21-01-2009, 07:18 AM	#6
Andyk Driving it like I nicked it Space Invaders Champion! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chepstow Posts: 2,506 Casino cash: $3997	Castrol Edge has my vote to.

21-01-2009, 09:00 AM	#7
SpineOnABap S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: May 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 561 Casino cash: $5714	For a complete change Castrol TWS 10w60 was the original requirement (as per the engine bay stamps & handbook). After that (as it was superceded) Castrol EDGE 10w60 became the requirement. Be careful not to get EDGE SPORT though as it's not the right one.

21-01-2009, 07:53 PM	#8
SMD S6, Sport On, Traction Off Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Shropshire Posts: 1,505 Casino cash: $10726	Just had a look Castrol Edge 10w60!