335i engine oil..

johnscales · 07-31-2013, 07:07 AM

Yeah so I know it's been done on here before and from what my search returned I opted to go for Castrol Edge 5/30 despite the many other optiones out there.
Reason being that the oil cap on my moter has Castrol embossed on it so I thought I'd keep it Castrol.
Anyhow browsing the web for deals I saw that EuroCarParts currently have a 40% off deal so hopped on to their website.
However when I typed in my reg and then searched for engine oil the site returned only Castrol Edge 0/30 for my engine.
Question is do I go with the ECP website or go with the general consensus here.
Also can anyone explain whether there is a signifigant difference between 0/30 and 5/30.
I have a 57 N54 model with JB4 fitted.

cheers

nicktyler · 07-31-2013, 07:43 AM

The difference is that 0/30 performs better in very cold weather and provides more protection on cold start. Seeing as you come from the Uk and it is 'summer' that is not going to be an issue. It is the 30 and to a lesser extent the Castrol Edge that are the more important factors.

johnscales · 07-31-2013, 07:56 AM

Cool, thanks nicktyler. I am happy to go with that with the limited knowledge I have from reading about oil weights.
If anyone else has any other knowledge input please post also.

DMH-01 · 07-31-2013, 08:00 AM

Enter your reg on the Castrol website...
http://www.castrol.com/castrol/secti...tentId=7073092

zltm089 · 07-31-2013, 08:02 AM

0w 30, 5w 30, 5w 40, 0w 40 ....all good!...

G82Dude · 07-31-2013, 08:09 AM

Save some money - Comma Syner Z.

johnscales · 07-31-2013, 08:18 AM

I'm not going to argue with the oil manufacturers website.
Great post/find DMH-01

djgandy · 07-31-2013, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by zltm089

0w 30, 5w 30, 5w 40, 0w 40 ....all good!...

^^ I'm going for 5W-40 next time.

Don't skimp on the oil. You can get 8 litres of castrol for £50 if you keep your eyes peeled. Is it really worth skimping to save £10/15 when it comes to the most expensive part of the car?

Shere · 07-31-2013, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by DMH-01

Enter your reg on the Castrol website...
http://www.castrol.com/castrol/secti...tentId=7073092

Strange how they recommend EDGE 0W-30 or Magnatec 5W-30 C3

Wouldn't have thought their recommendation would differ between Edge and Magnatec

djgandy · 07-31-2013, 09:39 AM

Their recommendations are anything that is LL04.

Shere · 07-31-2013, 10:12 AM

But they dont mention EDGE 5W-30, which is also LL-04 (is that because it is cheaper than 0W-30 and they want you to buy the more expensive product!)

djgandy · 08-01-2013, 03:06 AM

Probably because their website is not really the encyclopedia of oil. They mention magnatec, which I would not let near my engine, and is much cheaper than edge.

Jonathon335 · 08-01-2013, 04:57 AM

I'm all over either Shell (previous BMW) or Castrol edge. The difference between the 0w and 5w as mentioned is the added protection from cold, however it is more of a cost thing for our climate at the moment to be honest...

johnscales · 08-02-2013, 04:06 AM

Interesting posts. Shere, are you sure it was magnatec 5/30 and not magatec 5/40 c3? (which was the other option I got).
djgandy what's up with magnatec?

djgandy · 08-02-2013, 04:52 AM

It is not as high quality as edge. I don't think its a proper fully synthetic either? For the sake of £20 or so, I don't see the point of going with the unproven, middle of the range oil vs the one that is pretty well ranked for the N54 engine.

National will do a oil change with 7 litres of edge 5W-30 for £55
https://www.national.co.uk/oil-vehicle-search.aspx

johnscales · 08-02-2013, 05:12 AM

Thanks jdandy.
I will give them a call.

zltm089 · 08-02-2013, 07:28 AM

I would never put "budget" oil into my 335i...call me a brand whore...but it will only be castrol edge or mobil 1 esp...or fuchs ( might be trying it for my next oil change)...

Shere · 08-02-2013, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by johnscales

Interesting posts. Shere, are you sure it was magnatec 5/30 and not magatec 5/40 c3? (which was the other option I got).
djgandy what's up with magnatec?

you're right, it was magnatec 5/40 c3

thats even stranger, as thats a very different oil

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johnscales Private First Class 26 Rep 118 Posts Drives: 335i MSport Join Date: May 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	335i engine oil.. Yeah so I know it's been done on here before and from what my search returned I opted to go for Castrol Edge 5/30 despite the many other optiones out there. Reason being that the oil cap on my moter has Castrol embossed on it so I thought I'd keep it Castrol. Anyhow browsing the web for deals I saw that EuroCarParts currently have a 40% off deal so hopped on to their website. However when I typed in my reg and then searched for engine oil the site returned only Castrol Edge 0/30 for my engine. Question is do I go with the ECP website or go with the general consensus here. Also can anyone explain whether there is a signifigant difference between 0/30 and 5/30. I have a 57 N54 model with JB4 fitted. cheers
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nicktyler Major 32 Rep 1,271 Posts Drives: 335i (sadly gone) Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Essex iTrader: (3) Garage List 2007 BMW E92 335i [0.00]	The difference is that 0/30 performs better in very cold weather and provides more protection on cold start. Seeing as you come from the Uk and it is 'summer' that is not going to be an issue. It is the 30 and to a lesser extent the Castrol Edge that are the more important factors.
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johnscales Private First Class 26 Rep 118 Posts Drives: 335i MSport Join Date: May 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Cool, thanks nicktyler. I am happy to go with that with the limited knowledge I have from reading about oil weights. If anyone else has any other knowledge input please post also.
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DMH-01 Captain 12 Rep 693 Posts Drives: E92 335d M Sport Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Essex iTrader: (1)	Enter your reg on the Castrol website... http://www.castrol.com/castrol/secti...tentId=7073092 __________________ Official Website\|Official Twitter Page\|Official Facebook Page
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zltm089 Banned 244 Rep 7,690 Posts Drives: 335i SE Coupe Space Grey Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: LONDON iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 335i [10.00]	0w 30, 5w 30, 5w 40, 0w 40 ....all good!...
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johnscales Private First Class 26 Rep 118 Posts Drives: 335i MSport Join Date: May 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I'm not going to argue with the oil manufacturers website. Great post/find DMH-01
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djgandy Colonel 146 Rep 2,337 Posts Drives: E93 M3 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: London iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 M3 [0.00]	Their recommendations are anything that is LL04.
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Shere Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 274 Posts Drives: e92 325i SE Auto (2007) Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West London iTrader: (0)	But they dont mention EDGE 5W-30, which is also LL-04 (is that because it is cheaper than 0W-30 and they want you to buy the more expensive product!)
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djgandy Colonel 146 Rep 2,337 Posts Drives: E93 M3 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: London iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 M3 [0.00]	Probably because their website is not really the encyclopedia of oil. They mention magnatec, which I would not let near my engine, and is much cheaper than edge.
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Jonathon335 New Member 2 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 335I Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: London iTrader: (0)	I'm all over either Shell (previous BMW) or Castrol edge. The difference between the 0w and 5w as mentioned is the added protection from cold, however it is more of a cost thing for our climate at the moment to be honest...
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johnscales Private First Class 26 Rep 118 Posts Drives: 335i MSport Join Date: May 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Interesting posts. Shere, are you sure it was magnatec 5/30 and not magatec 5/40 c3? (which was the other option I got). djgandy what's up with magnatec?
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djgandy Colonel 146 Rep 2,337 Posts Drives: E93 M3 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: London iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 M3 [0.00]	It is not as high quality as edge. I don't think its a proper fully synthetic either? For the sake of £20 or so, I don't see the point of going with the unproven, middle of the range oil vs the one that is pretty well ranked for the N54 engine. National will do a oil change with 7 litres of edge 5W-30 for £55 https://www.national.co.uk/oil-vehicle-search.aspx
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johnscales Private First Class 26 Rep 118 Posts Drives: 335i MSport Join Date: May 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Thanks jdandy. I will give them a call.
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zltm089 Banned 244 Rep 7,690 Posts Drives: 335i SE Coupe Space Grey Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: LONDON iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 335i [10.00]	I would never put "budget" oil into my 335i...call me a brand whore...but it will only be castrol edge or mobil 1 esp...or fuchs ( might be trying it for my next oil change)...
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