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Ive had no issues running Rotella T6, Delvac or Blue 5/40 in my GL320, it does not meet the spec, but multiple analysis have shown no issues over 65k miles. My soot load also has not increased dramatically, and is around 40% using my scanner. A friend runs it in his TDI, along with Rotella and...

Right before Covid, Snap On mandated that any franchisees must upgrade their trucks by 2021. They wanted them to have a minimum of I believe 27 foot long trucks. My Snap On guy was in business for 24 years and his truck was 3 years old. They wouldn't allow him to use his 24 foot long truck, so...

Its actually more expensive than the Cam 2 I was using! Pissed!!! 2 ppm more aluminum thank average means the bearings are failing???? Thanks for the link Critic.

Its the only thing in the world....that tastes like red and green.

I lost my local connection with the Cam 2 I was using, this company supplies 3 shops in the area. The shop across the street was using their basic 5/30 for 15 years with no issues, so I figured it would be decent. I will be switching for peace of mind and sending them this UOA, and shopping for...

Dude, didnt you see the barium?!?! lol

No thats a different company, Im in NJ thats out of Canada. If it was an inferior oil, wouldnt we be seeing high wear metals and associated damage? Or at least a warning from Blackstone? Ill send a VOA in as well, and start shopping to see what else is around, but I normally recommend 5k on...

It couldnt hurt Im sure, but ive never had issues long term with doing the typical drain, change filter, and refill. And like Dom said, that 200$ will get you your next service.

Oil held up well for our bargain basement 5/30. The owner is a friend of mine since middle school and is notoriously bad with her OCIs. She gets a 4000 mile sticker when she comes in, and yet shes always at least 1500 miles over. Oil looks useable, but really not much of an add pack.

There is a kit out there I believe that has everything included from BMW for the 52s. I think it was more of an issue for the turbos, one of our customers tracks her 328xi and said she never saw above 2 ticks past the halfway, so I think the change would be negligible. Not worth the investment...

I honestly would have never thought that the Mystik would outperform all of the other brands. If it didnt get so cold here I would be running that 15/40 in my diesel GL.

When BMW was having issues with their oil temps in the N52/54 before the oil cooler install update, they said 275 was max operating temp, and 300 was where the trouble started, so Ive always used that as a guide. My M cars never go above 210-220, my old A4 showed 205-210 constantly no matter...

SImmons sporting goods has been relatively fair throughout all this, 17.99 for 50 pack 9mm, free ship at 99.

Looks great considering its US made. Anyone know the price penalty?

Simmons sporting goods has had a lot in stock online lately, found 50 packs of 9mm for 17.99, free shipping over 100$. Not great, but definitely better than some other places.Theyre allowing a certain amount of 20 pack/50 rds as well, so you can load up if youre ok with the price.