Oil Test Analysis
01-13-2008, 11:53 AM
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Has anyone used any of the oil test labs out there? It costs about $22USD. I am going to take a swing at it with my Jeep that I just changed the oil in. I was thinking about doing the same with the BMW since the oil change intervals are recommended to be so long.
I am using Blackstone Labs this go around.
Anyone done the same?
I am using Blackstone Labs this go around.
Anyone done the same?
01-13-2008, 01:15 PM
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No but I heard of people doing it and they seem to like the results... give it a try... you'll be surprised how well oil stands up to the engine torture...
01-13-2008, 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='517429' date='Jan 13 2008, 05:15 PM
you'll be surprised how well oil stands up to the engine torture...
01-13-2008, 05:13 PM
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Mobil 1, Valvoline and Castrol are rec. by BMW.com
I prefer Mobil 1-Extended performance (? lasts for 15000 miles per Mobil)
Talked to service at BMW-dealer: Free maintenence prog. Includes :
Oil topping / Change anytime if the light comes on. even before 1-year/ 15000 mile
Free Oil change at 15000 miles (even before 1-year)
Free Oil change after 1-year(1st day after 1 year) even before 15000 mile
I prefer Mobil 1-Extended performance (? lasts for 15000 miles per Mobil)
Talked to service at BMW-dealer: Free maintenence prog. Includes :
Oil topping / Change anytime if the light comes on. even before 1-year/ 15000 mile
Free Oil change at 15000 miles (even before 1-year)
Free Oil change after 1-year(1st day after 1 year) even before 15000 mile
01-13-2008, 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by bdkinnh' post='517502' date='Jan 13 2008, 05:50 PM
Depends on the engine you have. Reports on the N54 seem to say that it destroys oil pretty quickly.
01-13-2008, 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by aqkhan6us' post='517511' date='Jan 13 2008, 06:13 PM
Talked to service at BMW-dealer: Free maintenence prog. Includes :
Oil topping /
Oil topping /
You sure?
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=49068
01-14-2008, 05:10 AM
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Originally Posted by aqkhan6us' post='517511' date='Jan 13 2008, 09:13 PM
lasts for 15000 miles per Mobil)
01-14-2008, 05:11 AM
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='517577' date='Jan 13 2008, 11:50 PM
Is this the N54tt or the old normal N54?
Disclaimer: I don't have any direct knowledge of the engine's oil use (yet) - just what I've read on BITOG.
01-17-2008, 02:54 PM
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My Ride: On Order as of May 6- 2007 530i Titanium Grey and Grey Leather, with Sport Package, Premium Pkg, Cold Pkg.
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I did a test run with Blackstone Labs this week on our 1998 Jeep Wrangler. It was interesting to see results. I am going to take another run with my 530 that has about 5K on the current oil.
