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Hi guys, I was searching on mobil Q&A section and came across this page where they have responded to a question stating the Mobil 1 has Esters in it. Now is this the saem as being Ester based? like redline, gulf comp, Motul....? or does this mean something else?? And woudl that inculde all of...

Hi Guys, Bit of a dilemma. Was doing an oil change yesterday and have used Silkolene/Fuchs Pro S 10W50 in the past and had 3L of the oil left. Was away on business so asked my brother to order me 3X1L of the same so I could do an oil change on my Evo. After having drained the oil out & change...

Hi guys, I've been reading about this issue of reducing ZDDP numbers in modern oils and the negative effect this has on cam lobes of cars with solid lifters. I have a Euro E36 M3 Evo (S50B32) which has solid lifters and was wondering what oil would be best for the engine with regards to good...

Hi Guys, I have a small request if you would be so kind. i am a member on a UK M3 forum and unfortunately a member recently had their car serviced by what has turned out to be a rogue BMW specialist. After a few ugly truths came out about said rogue company the member grew suspicious about the...

What is the general consensus on using foam or cotton filters? Whether they be induction type cone filters or panel filters? i have an ITG Maxogen cone filter on my euro E36 M3 and after reading a few posts on here i am wondering if it is letting dirt that may damage the engine? It is an Oiled...

Hi all, I have read that Diesel engine oil is good or cleaning deposits from petrol engine oils as it has more detergents in it, is this true? eg. if i used Castrol Edge diesel in my euro E36 M3 for a couple thousand miles and then changed to a good ester based FS would this be good for my...

Guys, i was wondering if 300v was better than say Motul X-max in a high revving road car. e.g i have a euro spec E36 m3 evo and wanto to use a 0w/5w30 oil in it. As long as it meets the ACEA A3 std's i can use a 30 weight. I have started to keep a spreadhseet of all the top oils and their...

Hi all, thi sis my first post but i have been readkng for a few months now with great interest. I have a Euro spec E36 M3 Evo and as most of you will know this is totally different to the US spec one. i have been researchign oil for a long time now but still can't seem to make up my mind. i...