Regular or synthetic oil?

[632 Regal]

This is an ongoing subject that "flows" both ways. There are a lot of people that do not understand the synthetic advantage and just see a price tag on it. I just want them to at least understand that for whatever reason I would recomend a synthetic over regular oil. Ahhh the good old days of sludge and blocked head return bosses, wasted camshafts, rod knocks that developed in 5 minutes of beating on your car...those were the days.

[Scott C]

This is an ongoing subject that "flows" both ways. There are a lot of people that do not understand the synthetic advantage and just see a price tag on it. I just want them to at least understand that for whatever reason I would recomend a synthetic over regular oil. Ahhh the good old days of sludge and blocked head return bosses, wasted camshafts, rod knocks that developed in 5 minutes of beating on your car...those were the days.

The sad part is the good old days have not left us! Toyota had this problem as recent as 2000 and there is a secret warranty for motor replacement (but you have to PROVE you changed the oil per the schedule). The problem supposedly was due to people that went longer miles with the dino than they should have as best I can tell.

Scott

[rockyfeller]

LOL! I did the same thing last year. What sucks is my house is just 3 yrs old and the previously pristine driveway has a beautiful Valdez stain. Thanks Dad! He told me the oil catch pan could hold 8 quarts.....More like 6.....2 ended up on the driveway. OH and I was STUPID enough to strip the drain plug URGGH! Shoulda not been lazy and torqued. Ended up with more hassle than ease. Well I know what NOT to do during a seemingly simple oil change.

[Paul in NZ]

Ended up with more hassle than ease. Well I know what NOT to do during a seemingly simple oil change.

the most effective learning technique...i use synthetic oil for only one reason.Being 5w it circulates insantly thereby reducing the most severe engine wear...ie at start up.I offset its overall cost by running for the full service interval,with dino i would change halfway......

[Qsilver7]

oh also, does Autozone sell AC richarging kits? i couldn't find it in their catalog on their website, and last time i bought the kit at GI Joes (not sure if you have those in your area).

Just was at Wal-Mart yesterday...and noticed several different kits & several different brands. Some even had meters on them and the prices ranged from $9.99-up. Might want stop in and check them out.

[granit_silber]

what kind of oil is supposed to be used in a 95 525i?
is regular ok, or will it totally screw up my car?

This might speed up your oil changes so you could use the garage.

http://www.bmpdesign.com/product-exe...earch_model/48

-ashley

[JonE]

So, can't you just wait until you drive home to change the oil? If it hasn't been like 10,000 miles with your present synthetic, maybe you could do it at home.

[ilya]

it has been about 5000-6000 miles since the last oil change (synthetic)

i just think it's better to change it now before i drive another 1000 miles at 80 mph on I5 from cali to oregon.

[632 Regal]

your fine, thats not even close to excessive. 8000 is an average change.