Castrol Edge

Pirate · 02-23-2009, 11:35 PM

Anyone using Castrol Edge? Feedback? Info? Thanks.

Tom K. · 02-25-2009, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Pirate

Anyone using Castrol Edge? Feedback? Info? Thanks.

I wonder why the 5w30 viscosity BMW recommends for most I6 engines is listed on Castrol's website as being "Specially developed for VW and Audi cars", but no mention of BMW...

Tom

Alext · 03-09-2009, 05:50 PM

Edge is not recommended for our cars. It tells you to refer to your dealer on their website. However Mobil 1 0w-40 is recommened according to Mobil's website. (for a 335i n54)

Carbonic · 03-17-2009, 04:16 PM

South African BMW dealers use Castrol SLX "Professional Longtec" 5W-30 in the 135's, & Magnatec in all other non-M engines. This oil carries BMW Longlife-01 approval. Magnatec has no BMW-specific approvals

Castrol Edge 5W-40 carries BMW Longlife-98 approval in addition to VW & MB approvals. Whilst Longlife-01 is a later (and therefore I assume higher) spec approval, BMW seemed to be comfortable with this as an alternative.

It is important to note that Castrol Edge must not be confused with Castrol Edge Sport, which is a cheaper oil and carries no BMW approvals.

I have just performed an oil change at about 16 000 km's (10 000 miles), but can make no comment about the oil at this stage.

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Alext Banned 138 Rep 2,042 Posts Drives: B M W Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Everest iTrader: (2)	Edge is not recommended for our cars. It tells you to refer to your dealer on their website. However Mobil 1 0w-40 is recommened according to Mobil's website. (for a 335i n54)
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Carbonic Private 3 Rep 60 Posts Drives: 135iM Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pretoria iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i Coupe [0.00]	South African BMW dealers use Castrol SLX "Professional Longtec" 5W-30 in the 135's, & Magnatec in all other non-M engines. This oil carries BMW Longlife-01 approval. Magnatec has no BMW-specific approvals Castrol Edge 5W-40 carries BMW Longlife-98 approval in addition to VW & MB approvals. Whilst Longlife-01 is a later (and therefore I assume higher) spec approval, BMW seemed to be comfortable with this as an alternative. It is important to note that Castrol Edge must not be confused with Castrol Edge Sport, which is a cheaper oil and carries no BMW approvals. I have just performed an oil change at about 16 000 km's (10 000 miles), but can make no comment about the oil at this stage. __________________ 2008 Alpine White 135iM, High gloss black / satin chrome trim, Xenon lights, Hi-Fi sound, ext. lighting package, BMW Performance wheels, side skirts, pedals, gear knob, exhaust, high gloss black grills, carbon mirrors, carbon decklid spoiler, 35% security laminate, Tii graphics
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