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06-03-2010, 08:18 PM
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06-03-2010, 08:20 PM
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In my opinion only:
I use BMW recommended engine oil and change the oil according to the on board computer (say 20,000 to 25,000KM interval).
We have serveral BMW models in the past (and present) that has combined mileage over 600,000km, we don't have any kind of engine damage or performance drop by following this practice.
Disclaimer: Most of our cars run medium to long distance highway mileage per trip (20km+). We seldom stuck in City Traffic, well, say 30% of the City mileage.
I use BMW recommended engine oil and change the oil according to the on board computer (say 20,000 to 25,000KM interval).
We have serveral BMW models in the past (and present) that has combined mileage over 600,000km, we don't have any kind of engine damage or performance drop by following this practice.
Disclaimer: Most of our cars run medium to long distance highway mileage per trip (20km+). We seldom stuck in City Traffic, well, say 30% of the City mileage.
also it is all down to how you drive the car and if you rev it all the time like me then I would change the oil sooner but if you drive like my mum at 3k rpm then it is ok to change it abit longer
you do know why they say this, if you change it sooner then the engine will last even longer and you will never have to buy other BMW
just kidding.you should let the BMW service center show you the oil after 25000km you will not like it at all.
after seeing it you will think twice on changing the oil at there computer rate.
the funny thing is I was talking to the mechanics at BMW and on the side the guy told me dont go buy the computer to change oil do it at 10k or less
KC said this when he got is BMW too and now he changes sooner than the computer says or KC you still do it at 20000 each time
06-03-2010, 08:21 PM
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06-03-2010, 08:24 PM
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06-03-2010, 08:25 PM
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06-03-2010, 08:38 PM
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the car was ok and had no fix to it. The 1 I had was year 2000 with the 9500rpm
I think the new 1s is less rpm
I think the man to ask is KC he was look at S2000 last year and he know more about them than me.
I did not do any mods to the car
why he dose get it he must come out and give me a try.
06-03-2010, 08:41 PM
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actually, doctors are cheaper than Designers, haha.
But i think Ferrari or Lambo are "too too too" expensive for me, even 2nd hand.
For porsche, i think it might be affordable for 2nd hand and fun for driving when compare the Ferarri and Lambo. (just dreaming
to buy one)
For engine oil, i feel Mobile 1 is OK. I would try Petronas next time, which i used in my harrier before and i felt it is good.
But i think Ferrari or Lambo are "too too too" expensive for me, even 2nd hand.
For porsche, i think it might be affordable for 2nd hand and fun for driving when compare the Ferarri and Lambo. (just dreaming
to buy one)For engine oil, i feel Mobile 1 is OK. I would try Petronas next time, which i used in my harrier before and i felt it is good.
Ferrari and Lambo are much easy to drive than porsche
06-03-2010, 09:02 PM
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I have driven a few porsches and also Lambo Murcielago and am pretty sure that it is much easier to drive a 996 vs. lambo!!!
06-03-2010, 09:15 PM
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