Which Castrol Oil ? TWS or Titanium ?

Clubber · 12-05-2015, 10:42 PM

Its time for my semi-annual oil service and my mechanic just told me that there are now two recommended Castrol oils for our cars.

One is the TWS as we know but with a slightly different name, EDGE Professional TWS.

The other is the all new EDGE Titanium FST,

As far as I understand, the first one, TWS, is basically our old tws with a new packaging and a very slightly improved formula. Titanium FST however, seems like an all new oil which is now recommended for all M models with added titanium and etc.

So my question is, which one to use ? Should we choose "newer always better" approach and choose the Titanium FST or should we go with "Don't fix it if it isn't broke" way.

Looking forward to your opinions.

P.S. Those boxes have new goodies to go in with the oil too

Neil M · 12-05-2015, 11:22 PM

EDGE Professional TWS 10W-60, 10 year old tech deserves old tech oil.

J2LTB · 21-05-2015, 12:41 AM

If you didnt already know this - TWS stands for Ten W Sixty

Im sure ive used both types TWS and titanium without any issues. Make sure on the back it says suitable for M series cars.

JBird · 13-07-2015, 06:28 PM

Do I need to buy 6L or 7L of 10W60 for an oil change? I thought it took 5.5L, so though 6 should be enough - is that right?

Opieoils automatically suggests 7L if I search by car - which seems wrong.

Also, has anyone had any issues with the new Titanium stuff? Seems difficult to get the older one (at least in Germany).

mattCSLnut · 13-07-2015, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JBird

Do I need to buy 6L or 7L of 10W60 for an oil change? I thought it took 5.5L, so though 6 should be enough - is that right?

Opieoils automatically suggests 7L if I search by car - which seems wrong.

Also, has anyone had any issues with the new Titanium stuff? Seems difficult to get the older one (at least in Germany).

That is correct mate

... 6 litres will suffice.
I've always used the recommended Castrol TWS so I've no opinion on the New oil but if I were U I'd stick with the old faithful "Ten W Sixty" Castrol and maybe look for it on German eBay

JBird · 13-07-2015, 09:38 PM

Cheers Matt

Becoming as rare as hens teeth this stuff.

Castrol don't even list it anymore.

http://oilselector.castrol.com/c/uk/...CSL-(2002-2004)

12-05-2015, 10:42 PM	#1
Clubber S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: May 2010 Location: Istanbul Posts: 359 Casino cash: $6310	Which Castrol Oil ? TWS or Titanium ? Its time for my semi-annual oil service and my mechanic just told me that there are now two recommended Castrol oils for our cars. One is the TWS as we know but with a slightly different name, EDGE Professional TWS. The other is the all new EDGE Titanium FST, As far as I understand, the first one, TWS, is basically our old tws with a new packaging and a very slightly improved formula. Titanium FST however, seems like an all new oil which is now recommended for all M models with added titanium and etc. So my question is, which one to use ? Should we choose "newer always better" approach and choose the Titanium FST or should we go with "Don't fix it if it isn't broke" way. Looking forward to your opinions. P.S. Those boxes have new goodies to go in with the oil too __________________ Can, '04 M3 CSL ,'87 M3

12-05-2015, 11:22 PM	#2
Neil M Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Manchester Posts: 2,340 Casino cash: $19143	EDGE Professional TWS 10W-60, 10 year old tech deserves old tech oil. __________________ “With the CSL, BMW have achieved The Ultimate Driving Machine” SG CSL '051'

21-05-2015, 12:41 AM	#3
J2LTB S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 407 Casino cash: $5472	If you didnt already know this - TWS stands for Ten W Sixty Im sure ive used both types TWS and titanium without any issues. Make sure on the back it says suitable for M series cars. __________________ Previously owned CSL No:16 😞

13-07-2015, 06:28 PM	#4
JBird S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Munich Posts: 280 Casino cash: $5259	Do I need to buy 6L or 7L of 10W60 for an oil change? I thought it took 5.5L, so though 6 should be enough - is that right? Opieoils automatically suggests 7L if I search by car - which seems wrong. Also, has anyone had any issues with the new Titanium stuff? Seems difficult to get the older one (at least in Germany).

13-07-2015, 09:38 PM	#6
JBird S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Munich Posts: 280 Casino cash: $5259	Cheers Matt Becoming as rare as hens teeth this stuff. Castrol don't even list it anymore. http://oilselector.castrol.com/c/uk/...CSL-(2002-2004)