oil again

Django x2 · 28 Feb 2012 at 12:51

Dandle said:
Actually looking at halfords its 5w-30 ESP. I'll have a look at a service receipt and see which grade they used last service.

Please. Halfords are 20% off too at the mo on Mobil 1

[TW]Fox · 28 Feb 2012 at 13:03

Lucero said:
Please. Halfords are 20% off too at the mo on Mobil 1

How come you need more so soon after a service? It shouldn't be using it.

mejinks · 28 Feb 2012 at 13:28

How much does it cost in Halfords? Also, how much with the trade discount. I paid nearly £60 for Mobil 1 0w40. Would I be better getting it from Halfords with my trade card?

Dandle · 28 Feb 2012 at 13:30

About £40 for 5litres mobil 1 or £32ish for 4litres of Castrol with the trade card.

Django x2 · 28 Feb 2012 at 13:35

[TW]Fox;21361316 said:
How come you need more so soon after a service? It shouldn't be using it.

because at some point in the next 6 weeks, I'll be doing an interim oil change, after 6k miles. I used to do this all the time on previous cars when I do big mileage.

Halfords are 20% off Mobil oils, making the 0w40 or 5w30 around £40 for 5litres

[TW]Fox · 28 Feb 2012 at 13:41

Waste of money doing a 6k oil change on your car.

Django x2 · 28 Feb 2012 at 13:48

That's your opinion. One, which after owning numerous diesel cars, I don't share, or particularly care to the contrary.

Simon · 28 Feb 2012 at 13:50

Lucero said:
That's your opinion. One, which after owning numerous diesel cars, I don't share, or particularly care to the contrary.

Waste of money changing at 6k miles.

[TW]Fox · 28 Feb 2012 at 13:50

Lucero said:
That's your opinion. One, which after owning numerous diesel cars, I don't share, or particularly care to the contrary.

So you buy expensive long life oils and then... Throw them away after 6k miles? Madness. What's the number of diesels you have owned got to do with it, did you lose an engine to proven oil age?

[TW]Fox · 28 Feb 2012 at 13:51

Simon said:
Waste of money changing at 6k miles.

What would you know about oil Simon. He knows best because he has owned many diesels.

Django x2 · 28 Feb 2012 at 13:52

Still going to happen

I like to know that the engine is in good shape. If I want to do any oil change in 6k miles because of upcoming large mileage, and for my own peace of mind, then that's what I'll do. I really don't need an internet forum to validate my decision, thanks.

However, if you want to continue derailing, please, carry on.

Simon · 28 Feb 2012 at 13:52

[TW]Fox;21361680 said:
What would you know about oil Simon. He knows best because he has owned many diesels.

I guess it does go black so that means it needs changing.

[TW]Fox · 28 Feb 2012 at 13:57

Lucero said:
Still going to happen I like to know that the engine is in good shape. If I want to do any oil change in 6k miles because of upcoming large mileage, and for my own peace of mind, then that's what I'll do. I really don't need an internet forum to validate my decision, thanks.

However, if you want to continue derailing, please, carry on.

Talking about oil in a thread about oil is not derailing.

Django x2 · 28 Feb 2012 at 14:00

No, but continually asking why I want to change it, when all I actually want to know is why BMW seem to choose different variants, is.

Simon said:
I guess it does go black so that means it needs changing.

OllyM · 28 Feb 2012 at 14:02

Lucero said:
Still going to happen I like to know that the engine is in good shape. If I want to do any oil change in 6k miles because of upcoming large mileage, and for my own peace of mind, then that's what I'll do. I really don't need an internet forum to validate my decision, thanks.

However, if you want to continue derailing, please, carry on.

Perhaps if you didn't waste money on unnecessary oil changes you wouldn't need to borrow money from Wonga?

Django x2 · 28 Feb 2012 at 14:04

OllyM said:
Perhaps if you didn't waste money on unnecessary oil changes you wouldn't need to borrow money from Wonga?

Don't you know, I use Wonga just to buy oil

Dandle said:
Actually looking at halfords its 5w-30 ESP. I'll have a look at a service receipt and see which grade they used last service.

Opie Oils says 5w30 for Mobil 1 ESP

Scania · 28 Feb 2012 at 14:11

[TW]Fox;21361593 said:
Waste of money doing a 6k oil change on your car.

Agreed.

Incidentally,the oil change interval on my truck is 36,000 miles.....

Simon · 28 Feb 2012 at 14:18

Lucero said:
No, but continually asking why I want to change it, when all I actually want to know is why BMW seem to choose different variants, is.

Whats the question?

Django x2 · 28 Feb 2012 at 14:22

Why are some dealers using 0w40 and some using 5w30

[TW]Fox · 28 Feb 2012 at 14:24

Because BMW specs don't require one particular grade of oil, just that it must be LL04.

M power aside obviously.