Oil Question

[iResell]

My supra is pretty much stock all it has is catback exhaust i purchased 5W-40 oil and mixed opinions on which oil to use. Do I return the oil and buy 5W-30 or can i use 5W-40 and switch after I use it . If i do return it I have to pay around $30 for shipping to return so not sure if it’s worth the return thank you!

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[STV3]

Phew..... Thank god you made this thread. It has been way too long since we've had another oil thread

 

[DarkZupra]

FOR THE LOVE OF GOD USE THE SEARCH FUNCTION.

 

[Davidr3]

If you’re stock, use whatever to be honest. You probably don’t need 5W-40 for your application. Ow-20 would even be fine for you. I’m tuned and on 5w-30. I’d keep the oil for a future oil change and buy new oil

 

[iResell]

If you’re stock, use whatever to be honest. You probably don’t need 5W-40 for your application. Ow-20 would even be fine for you. I’m tuned and on 5w-30. I’d keep the oil for a future oil change and buy new oil

thank you for the help!

 

[Loco38SUP]

My supra is pretty much stock all it has is catback exhaust i purchased 5W-40 oil and mixed opinions on which oil to use. Do I return the oil and buy 5W-30 or can i use 5W-40 and switch after I use it . If i do return it I have to pay around $30 for shipping to return so not sure if it’s worth the return thank you!

You’re perfectly fine running it. The heavier oil will not damage anything. I would consider an oil weight more aligned to the weather temps in your area.

-RJM

 

[KBGT]

The most important thing about oil for a BMW engine is that it meets the BMW oil specifications.

stock use BMW LL17FE oil specification
Tuned or track use BMW LL01 or BMW LL04 specification

 

[RyanA90]

Best threads ever!

 

[J29DB03]

Thank God oil threads are not a drinking game.

 

[jchadwell]

The answer to every oil thread is 0w20 is water. If you use it the engine will blow up.

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