What Oil?

**shimmy** · 23-02-2017, 12:47 PM

Never thought I would ask this question but what oil is now recommended for S54 by BMW and what is everybody using?

rstoughy · 23-02-2017, 01:39 PM

Just bought another 8ltrs of Castrol today.
It's been ok since 2004 is my take on it.

select · 23-02-2017, 02:26 PM

Any 10w-60 Oil will do. Its way more important to change it every 6.000 miles / annually. No matter the brand.
BMW used to recommend only Castrol in the past because they were partners.
Recently BMW partnered with Shell... and now they are recommending to only use Shell, for the same engine. Go figure

**shimmy** · 23-02-2017, 04:50 PM

Sorry but Shell and Castrol IS NOT ENOUGH INFO

select · 23-02-2017, 05:28 PM

Ok, shimmy. Since you seem in desperate need of my wisdom, i am sharing my secret with you. I only use Black Racing Oil.. its the best you can do for your engine.

**shimmy** · 23-02-2017, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by select

Ok, shimmy. Since you seem in desperate need of my wisdom, i am sharing my secret with you. I only use Black Racing Oil.. its the best you can do for your engine.

Is that black Shell or black Castrol.....tried to google but nothing

select · 23-02-2017, 05:40 PM

Neither of both, its a special blend. But you specifically have to ask your dealer about it, because BMW doesn't want you to know about it or else they wouldn't sell a single replacement engine any more. I managed to snap a picture of how its mixed, however. I'm sure i am on their list now

**Mike R** · 23-02-2017, 06:26 PM

Chad · 23-02-2017, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shimmy

Never thought I would ask this question but what oil is now recommended for S54 by BMW and what is everybody using?

More flipping expense, Didn't know you had to put oil in as well

Bounce · 23-02-2017, 08:16 PM

This Shim,from Eurocarparts,Use code SALE30 and get it for £36 for 4L all in,you will need 6L so get 2 cans and keep for topping up

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select S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Germany Posts: 475 Casino cash: $6813	Any 10w-60 Oil will do. Its way more important to change it every 6.000 miles / annually. No matter the brand. BMW used to recommend only Castrol in the past because they were partners. Recently BMW partnered with Shell... and now they are recommending to only use Shell, for the same engine. Go figure __________________ Greetings, Julian. Last edited by select; 23-02-2017 at 02:29 PM. Reason: Spelling

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shimmy CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Uk Posts: 14,646 Casino cash: $43909	Sorry but Shell and Castrol IS NOT ENOUGH INFO __________________ .

23-02-2017, 05:28 PM	#5
select S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Germany Posts: 475 Casino cash: $6813	Ok, shimmy. Since you seem in desperate need of my wisdom, i am sharing my secret with you. I only use Black Racing Oil.. its the best you can do for your engine. __________________ Greetings, Julian.

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select S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Germany Posts: 475 Casino cash: $6813	Neither of both, its a special blend. But you specifically have to ask your dealer about it, because BMW doesn't want you to know about it or else they wouldn't sell a single replacement engine any more. I managed to snap a picture of how its mixed, however. I'm sure i am on their list now __________________ Greetings, Julian.

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