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At this point I'm going to order the oil from Walmart with free shipping. |
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12-03-2021, 07:03 AM | #12 |
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Why not run Castrol Edge? Everyone seems to agree it’s the same oil as Professional without the dye.
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12-03-2021, 07:43 AM | #13 |
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Castrol Edge sounds like a non alcoholic beer.
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12-03-2021, 09:17 AM | #14 |
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Your LR4 likely calls for the 20 weight oil because of fuel economy, not for any reason relating to engine protection. It will be fine with the 30 weight in there.
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12-03-2021, 11:04 AM | #15 |
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Isn't BMW doing 5w20 in the US and 5w30 in the rest of the world now?
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12-03-2021, 11:08 AM | #16 |
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Thanks guys. I ordered the Castrol EP 5W-20 from Walmart last night. I *should* get it tomorrow.
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12-03-2021, 01:15 PM | #18 |
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I can't recall exactly, but I do know that the F80 has two officially approved weights.
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I’m running Millers Nanodrive in the expensive engines, except for the 993, which all the engine builders swear should get Mobil V-Twin 20w50. (Specially designed for air cooled Harleys, but apparently also good for air cooled Porsches.)
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