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Bill, Melbourne. · Guest

Hi All
I have a series 3, 33. done about 205,000 kms. I use Mobil 1
engine oil and have noticed that in the last few months it has been using a bit more than usual. I am thinking about changing to something a little thicker. Does this sound like the right thing to do? If so which oil should i change to.

Thanks

Jas · Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2003 11:45 am Post subject: oil

My car is a tad older than yours (86). But if I have the dedication, I'll change it three times a year. But usually it's only two times. Because we go from the 40's in the summer down to freezing in the winter in Melbourne it's important to have a summer and a winter weight change to your oil.
I use penrite HPR 40 for summer (25W-70 high viscosity), and HPR 30 (SAE 20W-60) for winter. You can choose an HPR 50 (40W-70) extra high viscosity for very hot conditions but never use it in winter.
Everyone has their own oil opinions.

-Jas

Jas · Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2003 11:49 am Post subject: oh

I forgot to ask, where's it going? out the exhaust? on the garage floor?
What colour are the plugs looking? compression? smoke on start up? etc.

bron · Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2003 2:53 pm Post subject: foamy oil

i opened up the oil cap the other day and everything was kind of foamy in there. i'm guessing this is a bad sign... any advice?

BILL · Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2003 7:26 pm Post subject: Re: foamy oil