Recent content by Bleasejonathan

Thanks all - will get 20L of Motul 5w40 specific LL04 and keep on top of oil changes 👍

This stuff

The ability to hold upto degradation against the higher temps from track abuse and keep the engine well protected againt wear. If LL04 is the all important standard would I just be best off buying any 5w40 approved oil off the shelf? I can get 20litres of 5w40 Rock Oil “fully synthetic” for...

I see that now. Still not sure how something can be “recommended” for a manufacturer approval without being approved, doesn’t really make sense as a concept. What is the recommendation based on?

I’m not asking to predict the future I’m asking for some informed opinions on Motul LL04 specific vs Redline for my intended track use, is there a notable difference?

Look up the definition of compliant...

It’s misleading at best... Not sure you’d get that away with that in many other industries...FDA “recommended” Covid vaccine anyone? How can something be recommended for a certification, not sure how that actually makes sense!? My question is, looking at the tech specs is the Redline oil I’m...

That's pretty naughty from Redline is they don't have LL04 approval but they print it on the bottle...

It says LL04 approved on the bottle! This is the link - https://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-81863-red-line-euro-series-5w-40-motor-oil.aspx

Hi all, New to the forum and am hoping to get some insight from your expertise. I have a 2020 BMW M2 Competition with the 3L 6 cylinder twin turbo engine (called the S55). I do lots of track days and as such want to use a top quality oil which is performance focussed and change it regularly...