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An oil "fill" thread.....
We BMW riders are special.....
I knocked, but the door was open.......
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(04-29-2022, 02:08 PM)36654 Wrote: 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.
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(04-29-2022, 03:55 PM)Pyrrho Wrote: 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
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(04-29-2022, 04:25 PM)Lee Wrote: That's why I won't buy one
Up until his post I was all set on a Veyron but now ... not so much ...
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So you're saying that I won't be able to take my Bugatti to the local quick lube for my oil changes?
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Quote: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 ...
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(04-24-2020, 11:36 AM)Lee Wrote: (04-24-2020, 09:36 AM)darrell Wrote: 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.
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We need a FAQ for Lee's garage.
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(05-08-2022, 05:34 PM)Doc4216 Wrote: 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.
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(05-09-2022, 07:29 AM)Lee Wrote: (05-08-2022, 05:34 PM)Doc4216 Wrote: 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.............
I knocked, but the door was open.......
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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.
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(10-27-2022, 10:43 AM)maxredline Wrote: I was just going over this tread to determine which brand of 5W-40 engine oil users have been using.
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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.
(10-27-2022, 10:43 AM)maxredline Wrote: 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.
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