What engine oil to use in servicing

[36654]

An oil "fill" thread.....


We BMW riders are special.....

[Pyrrho]

An oil "fill" thread.....


We BMW riders are special.....

Changing the oil on a Bugatti Veryon requires partial disassembly of the car to remove 16 drain plugs and costs over $20,000 if performed by a dealer. We're on the very normal end of things in comparison.

[Lee]

Changing the oil on a Bugatti Veryon requires partial disassembly of the car, removal of 16 drain plugs, and costs over $20,000 if performed by a dealer.

That's why I won't buy one

[Grumpy Goat]

That's why I won't buy one

Up until his post I was all set on a Veyron but now ... not so much ...

[Duccrazydave]

So you're saying that I won't be able to take my Bugatti to the local quick lube for my oil changes?

[Grumpy Goat]

So you're saying that I won't be able to take my Bugatti to the local quick lube for my oil changes?

Hahahah ... heck I was even hesitant about taking my wife's Golf SEL there, but I believe (know) my wife sneaks her car to Jiffy Lube ...

[Doc4216]

  34 quarts of oil is 9 oil changes and 54,000 miles. 

32 quarts with 2 left over is 4 oil changes for us.
It will be next year before I use it all but like Wayne said it won't spoil in that time.
It takes up very little room so I usually buy it when it's cheap.

Most of the time I have at least a years worth of oil on hand.
I can't run to the dealer or parts store when I need oil.

I so badly want to know how in the world you get your bikes up there! And yes, I understand the picture is not showing but have faith you know what I am talking about.

[TriangleRider]

We need a FAQ for Lee's garage.

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[Lee]

I so badly want to know how in the world you get your bikes up there! And yes, I understand the picture is not showing but have faith you know what I am talking about.

I pull through a sliding door opening from the main part of the garage.

   

   

[36654]

I so badly want to know how in the world you get your bikes up there! And yes, I understand the picture is not showing but have faith you know what I am talking about.

I pull through a sliding door opening from the main part of the garage.


I think that's the first time anyone asked that question.............

[maxredline]

I was just going over this tread to determine which brand of 5W-40 engine oil users have been using. I am only going to the Bmw stealership or any other when I have no choice, with oil I do.
Amazon.ca is probably the best bet for me here as some sellers have free shipping. It appears to be a choice of Motul or Liqui Moly brands. I will probably go with the Motul as I have used it in the past. I will use the Liqui Moly gear oil though.
To give my US friends an Idea of cost 4L of Motul 7100 4T SAE 5W-40, API SN, JASO MA2  is listed on Amazon.ca for $89 cad or $65.72 usd

I did notice some peeps using the Castrol with the older SL code.

On another note, now the search is on for oil filters, crush washers and O-rings. Where as vendors do not want to ship oil over the boarder hardware should be easy enough.
Time to put the tractor away till next year.

[Grumpy Goat]

I was just going over this tread to determine which brand of 5W-40 engine oil users have been using.
...
I did notice some peeps using the Castrol with the older SL code.

All my bikes only get the Castrol synthetic from Amazon as it is the most convenient, cheapest (presently $8.83/quart), good oil that I can get. Click of a button and the box of 6 is dropped at my door.

On another note, now the search is on for oil filters, crush washers and O-rings. Where as vendors do not want to ship oil over the boarder hardware should be easy enough.
Time to put the tractor away till next year.

I have been getting my oil drain crush washers from my dealership as they have been known to give them to me for free, but I have no issue paying for that. Filters? I have been using the K&N filters because they are a good solid filter and they have a nut on top which allows easy removal and installation using a torque wrench. My powerful Dimple oil drain plug magnet accounts for particulate differences (if there are any) between the K&N filter and an OEM filter.