Redline 10W60

inTgr8r · 10-06-2010, 09:30 AM

Is anyone using Redline 10W60 in their M ?

I didn't realize they even made an M weight oil until now.

http://www.redlineoil.com/product.aspx?pid=130&pcid=21

mfanatic325 · 10-06-2010, 12:12 PM

Hmmm..I would personally stick with Castrol's BMW blend juuuuuuust in case. There are certain things that I can nit-pick the BMW engineers for, but this is definitely not one of them. I had thought previously too that as long as you have the same viscosity rating, all go! But then I heard otherwise as well lol. It's true what some people say. Those engineers there must have a reason for making a special blend just for ///M motors. It couuuuld be possible that they're trying to rip us off, and take advantage of noobs that get suckered into the "oh, it's special for M cars!" idea, buuut regardless, I'd rather just take a safe route. I'm not going to save TOO much by going aftermarket brand anyhow.

For my MR2 however, the only OEM parts I used was ignition components and coolant lol. Everything else I used aftermarket =]

Heck for the record, I bet it's fine, but I just don't want to risk it personally lol
I'm not rich enough to think of these S54 motors as expendable items =P

G'luck though!

Z4-VILLA · 10-06-2010, 12:50 PM

i agree i would just stick with the castrol stuff..

esqu1re · 10-06-2010, 01:32 PM

Interesting find. I guess the ///M engines are very particular...BUT perhaps if it's much cheaper (I haven't checked the price), you could run Redline and it may be worthwhile to change it sooner than 7500 miles---giving you cleaner oil more of the time. Then again...might as well just stick with a proven formula ; castrol change every 7500mi.

inTgr8r · 10-06-2010, 01:33 PM

I have no plans to switch.
More than anything I was just surprised that it was out there.

chanzs · 10-06-2010, 11:19 PM

I think someone here has tried Motul on their S54. Ive heard great results in other engines but not sure if it'll work for the M.

r4gs · 10-07-2010, 12:11 PM

i'm coming up to that 7500 mile oil change soon and have the oil change kit for the z4m's on the way from tischer bmw. could someone point me in a direction on how to replace the oil filter please?

The HACK · 10-07-2010, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by r4gs

i'm coming up to that 7500 mile oil change soon and have the oil change kit for the z4m's on the way from tischer bmw. could someone point me in a direction on how to replace the oil filter please?

Disconnect the harness right above the oil filter housing (for ease of removal), unbolt the 13mm bolt on top of the oil filter housing, remove oil filter, remove old gasket, re-install new oil filter, re-install gasket, put a dab of oil on the gasket, remove the small o-ring and replace on the bolt, replace small washer under the bolt, tighten to 32Nm, re-attach harness.

inTgr8r · 10-07-2010, 01:06 PM

Of of curiosity, I requested product info from Redline; here's their reply.

Quote:

Thank you for contacting Red Line Oil, the 10W60 is a fairly new product for this country, it has been available overseas. It is not specifically designed for the S54 and BMW applications but that is a significant application. I don’t have a specific comparison to the TWS product though certainly an appropriate and recommended replacement.

Regards, Dave
Red Line Oil

...note nothing about approved replacement.

esqu1re · 10-07-2010, 05:35 PM

And not much cheaper either...

r4gs · 10-07-2010, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The HACK

Disconnect the harness right above the oil filter housing (for ease of removal), unbolt the 13mm bolt on top of the oil filter housing, remove oil filter, remove old gasket, re-install new oil filter, re-install gasket, put a dab of oil on the gasket, remove the small o-ring and replace on the bolt, replace small washer under the bolt, tighten to 32Nm, re-attach harness.

many thanks sir, that was nicely detailed!

RBull · 10-08-2010, 06:07 AM

This should help. You may find other useful things there too.

http://billswebspace.com/Z4MS54OilChange.htm

Quote:

Originally Posted by r4gs

many thanks sir, that was nicely detailed!

RBull · 10-08-2010, 06:09 AM

Yeah, I believe I saw that on Turners site. Their Castrol was on for a good price (compared to my local stealer) but costs of getting it here make it prohibitive.

Quote:

Originally Posted by inTgr8r

Is anyone using Redline 10W60 in their M ?

I didn't realize they even made an M weight oil until now.

http://www.redlineoil.com/product.aspx?pid=130&pcid=21

inTgr8r · 10-08-2010, 08:51 AM

^ yeah, I found the same thing.
By the time you factor getting it here, it's cheaper to just buy local.
We also have a local dealer that gives us a club discount.

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mfanatic325 ///M-fanatic 193 Rep 3,885 Posts Drives: '01 911 Turbo Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cupertino, CA. iTrader: (23)	Hmmm..I would personally stick with Castrol's BMW blend juuuuuuust in case. There are certain things that I can nit-pick the BMW engineers for, but this is definitely not one of them. I had thought previously too that as long as you have the same viscosity rating, all go! But then I heard otherwise as well lol. It's true what some people say. Those engineers there must have a reason for making a special blend just for ///M motors. It couuuuld be possible that they're trying to rip us off, and take advantage of noobs that get suckered into the "oh, it's special for M cars!" idea, buuut regardless, I'd rather just take a safe route. I'm not going to save TOO much by going aftermarket brand anyhow. For my MR2 however, the only OEM parts I used was ignition components and coolant lol. Everything else I used aftermarket =] Heck for the record, I bet it's fine, but I just don't want to risk it personally lol I'm not rich enough to think of these S54 motors as expendable items =P G'luck though! Last edited by mfanatic325; 10-06-2010 at 01:09 PM..
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