In Australia, it seems, we cannot get our heads around running thinner oils in more modern vehicles, or even using synthetic motor oils for longer oil change intervals and better wear protection.
Right here, I'll go ahead and personally say I'd never support "Penrite" oils in any way, shape or form. In fact, I'd go so far as so rebrand them as "Penrong."
Why?
Well, their marketing hype is based all around using conventional oils AND going thicker than the manufacturers recommendation - i.e. "Use 10w40 in place of 5w30, for better protection." Uh, right...
Today, while researching the delicate topic of oil around the interwebs, I decided to see what they recommend for my particular 1993, 320i with the M50TU (VANOS) motor. When I saw what they recommended, I can tell you I damn near fell off my chair...
From the top of the list, to bottom:
I then checked out a 1970's 3.0 S/CS/CSi, just for comparison. This is even worse:
I cannot believe that anyone would follow these sorts of recommendations for a daily driver, spare maybe a 15w50, as some seem to have good results with the 50 weight oils in hot climates with tick-y motors.
Do some diddling around here if you dare...
Personally, I think I'll stick with my Rotella T6 for now, LOL
Feel free to share some opinions on this, or other "odd weight" recommendations you've seen/heard of for our Bimmers...
Right here, I'll go ahead and personally say I'd never support "Penrite" oils in any way, shape or form. In fact, I'd go so far as so rebrand them as "Penrong."
Why?
Well, their marketing hype is based all around using conventional oils AND going thicker than the manufacturers recommendation - i.e. "Use 10w40 in place of 5w30, for better protection." Uh, right...
Today, while researching the delicate topic of oil around the interwebs, I decided to see what they recommend for my particular 1993, 320i with the M50TU (VANOS) motor. When I saw what they recommended, I can tell you I damn near fell off my chair...
From the top of the list, to bottom:
- (Penrite) HPR30 - 20w60
- HPR15 - 15w60
- Racing 15w50
I then checked out a 1970's 3.0 S/CS/CSi, just for comparison. This is even worse:
- HPR30 - 20w60
- HPR40 - 25w-75 :eek:
I cannot believe that anyone would follow these sorts of recommendations for a daily driver, spare maybe a 15w50, as some seem to have good results with the 50 weight oils in hot climates with tick-y motors.
Do some diddling around here if you dare...
Personally, I think I'll stick with my Rotella T6 for now, LOL
Feel free to share some opinions on this, or other "odd weight" recommendations you've seen/heard of for our Bimmers...
Some Crazy Oil Recommendations
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