Castrol Edge question
03-23-2011, 10:05 AM
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Today, i went to Mr.Lube and they recommended Castrol Edge for my 2005 BMW 530i.. they said it could last up to 24000 km and free top up if my oil is low..they said it is the best for my car.. total came up to $150.. is this correct? 24,000km? has anyone tried this?
03-23-2011, 10:19 AM
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That is a pretty good deal for the Long Life certified Castrol!
I use that oil and I change it at every 20,000 to 22,000kms. At least here in Finland Castol Edge is a recommended oil by BMW.
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I use that oil and I change it at every 20,000 to 22,000kms. At least here in Finland Castol Edge is a recommended oil by BMW.
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03-23-2011, 11:20 AM
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Just thought this was too good to be true.. because I usually change my oil every 6-7000 km and that was about $110 and for another $50 i can last to 24,000km,, I guess that is a pretty good deal
03-24-2011, 07:12 AM
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I would still check my oil frequently if I were you.
The dealers say on brand new bimmers you only need an oil change 1/ year.
I'm not sure how good that is for a car though.
Your car is an '05, mine is an '04. They're high Mileage cars now. A frequent oil change may be in your best interest.
I'm not putting you down, just saying be careful because an engine is a little harder to replace when it goes
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The dealers say on brand new bimmers you only need an oil change 1/ year.
I'm not sure how good that is for a car though.
Your car is an '05, mine is an '04. They're high Mileage cars now. A frequent oil change may be in your best interest.
I'm not putting you down, just saying be careful because an engine is a little harder to replace when it goes
Cheers
03-24-2011, 11:10 AM
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My Ride: F11 535i M-Sport,, Silver, Black Leather, LED Adaptive headlights
Model Year: 2015
Engine: N55
I have a 530D and have changed the oil as recommended by BMW CBS around 28000km.
The car now has around 112,000km and has started to burn a bit of oil. I suspect potential turbo issue.
If I bought another I would not let it go beyond 19000km without an oil change
On the subject of the brand, castrol edge is well worth it.
The car now has around 112,000km and has started to burn a bit of oil. I suspect potential turbo issue.
If I bought another I would not let it go beyond 19000km without an oil change
On the subject of the brand, castrol edge is well worth it.
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