I need some good engine oil for my BMW whats the best one out there?
2006-11-22 19:57:05 · 16 answers · asked by Robin M 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
For standard oil, I recommend Pennzoil. I have had five vehicles go 100,000 miles with no problems and the people who bought them from me drove them for many more years because I would see them from time to time.
If you want a really GREAT oil, I would suggest AMSOIL synthetic. I read some independent labratory tests on that stuff and it was amazingly better at protecting metal parts then all the others. But it is a bit expensive. You CAN run it for more miles than Petroleum oils so it costs about the same in the long run. I switched my Harley to Amsoil and it ran quieter and cooler. That should tell you it is better then the "dinosaur" petroleum oils.
The second best synthetic would be Mobil one.
Hope that helps...
2006-11-22 20:23:30 · answer #1 · answered by mindbender - seeker of truth 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You guys are kidding yourselves if you really think that there is zero difference in engine oils. Anyone who knows anything about cars, knows that a fully synthetic engine oil is a better oil than regular Pennzoil, and yes I used a name. Synthetic oils have extra additives that clean and help your car run better. why in the heck do you think you can run longer on Synthetic than regular motor oil? Because there is no difference in the oil??? Look at an engine oil called Schaeffers, it is the best out there, and no you cannot buy it at Wal-Mart or Auto Zone. But if you want the best, that's it. You will have to do research online to figure out how you can get some.
2016-03-29 06:33:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mobil 1
2006-11-22 20:02:41 · answer #3 · answered by Nimbus 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Castrol is the best engine oil by a country mile
2006-11-23 04:14:21 · answer #4 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In this day and age , theres not much to choose between them, if you buy a 20/40.which means it stays good ( or keeps its viscosity) at 20 below c and 40 above, if you buy cheep, change it more often , which wont hurt anyway, for me that GTX is well over rated, on high mileage cars its got to be changed every year
2006-11-22 20:20:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Castrol GTX Magnatec. Also you can't go wrong with a shot of Slick 50 in there too.
Keeps your engine sounding smooth as silk.
2006-11-23 11:53:00 · answer #6 · answered by cm_carey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use CASTROL. Running it in a Dodge motor with over 350,000 miles and still has original crank and connecting rod bearings in it. No Bull. Great Oil!
2006-11-22 20:09:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a really good site that will tell you all that you need to know...http://www.carbibles.com/engineoil_bible.html
Worth the time to get to know more about this simple to over look but essential part of you pride and joy.
Paul
2006-11-22 22:38:31 · answer #8 · answered by Paul G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all the very best cars run on Mobil 1 if you can afford it
2006-11-24 06:30:50 · answer #9 · answered by alipali 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what year. newer models recommend 5w40 european full synthetic oil. Pennzoil makes that oil. All depends on what year it is.
2006-11-23 04:09:40 · answer #10 · answered by rwings8215 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋