+1 I will own an e39 at some point. Such a handsome carQuote:
Originally Posted by (BMW)
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+1 I will own an e39 at some point. Such a handsome carQuote:
Originally Posted by (BMW)
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^Nice.
That's right!Quote:
Originally Posted by nike001
I would detail it this weekend, but I would like to give the front end a full wetsand (too bad I'm out of 2k grit sand paper).. So I will need to order some, then I'll spend a good two days buffing it back to perfection. The paint is actually kind of dull in person, it lacks clarity, and is swirled like no other.. :(
I did detail the interior, used some Leather Masters and it came out like new! (The interior was already in fine shape when the car arrived :shifty )
I always thought M cars use Castrol 10w-60, this car car has sticker that says to use Castrol 5w-30.. Can anybody chime in here? Shouldn't this run on 10w-60 like it's S54 relative? Or is it okay with regular old 5w-30 BMW oil?
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Door panels are lovely.. So much leather..
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Shift lights are nice
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5w-30 oil in a S62?!
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how 'bout old schoolQuote:
Originally Posted by (BMW)
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E28's are a beaut. I love the exhaust pipes coming out of the center of the bumper..Quote:
Originally Posted by Hermes
UUC on that one, but he needs to cut back the tips because its designed for a US bumper
Are you sure that isn't Cosmoline? If it is, a steam cleaning wand and Cosmonaut will be your best shot. The stuff is a massive PITA though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hermes
I'll do some research, just was wondering if somebody knew
That is controversial. Officially pre march-2000 M5s take 10w-60 and the newer ones take 5w-30. The only difference is that BMW changed the piston rings in the newer years.Quote:
Originally Posted by Johal E32
Based on some investigation, it seems the 5w-30 was mostly a marketing decision and that the engineers feel 10w-60 is proper. Personally I would take the middle ground. 10w-60 in warmer months and LL-01 in winter months.
I personally do run 10w-60 year round in the M3, but it does not reach the same oil temps in the winter. I feel like the oil isn't reaching the ideal viscosity and that could be contributing to the rod bearing wear seen on some M3s and M5s.
That said if you drive the car *hard*, then 10w-60 is appropriate year round.