Recent content by GJM120

I hoped I get such a response. Thanks.

Resurrecting this thread rather than hijacking another one - it seems that of M1 ESP 0w30 and ESP 5W30, the 0W30 is considered 'better'. Here's is one recent thread on the subject: Mobil 1 ESP 5w-30 or Mobil 1 ESP 0w-30 | 3.5 EcoBoost in the PCMO subforum. I went with the 5W30 on my first...

There is a way to get the car to bleed itself for both the high temp (engine coolant) and low temp (intercooler) systems. I can't find the video, but there is something out there on the procedure. I think it's for a B58, but likely the same procedure. Search B58 or B48 coolant bleed diy.

I'm reluctant to post this because it's likely an over active imagination, but, the ESP 5W30 seems to make my 230i (B46) run smoother. Actually took advantage at the now good price on WM to purchase next oil change.

Not sure about either. The CTEK showed the red error light so I quit trying it. For the Battery Tender, I was out of town for an extended period. No lights were on when I came back the the battery was very dead. We did have a power outage while I was away but if that killed the charger it...

I've had a CTEK 4.3 fail and a Battery Tender Plus (Deltran) fail. With the CTEK I was around and caught the failure so it didn't hurt the battery. The Battery Tender failure I was away for a long time and it cost me a battery. I'm sure it was the tender because I put it on the new battery...

I would say BMW is behind on the reality of sulfur levels in US gasoline. But isn't LL17 FE same saps level as these?

Yep. Somewhat a coin toss for me.

I'm due for an oil change soon so maybe will go LL01 and just hold the Mobil 1 ESP 5W30 I bought till the next one. Probably no wtty concerns after that one given how little the car gets driven. I had every intention of changing from the 0W20 months ago - never got around to it and have put...

I decided on the Mobil 1 ESP LL04 only because the oils recommended by BMW were not full saps. I thought hat I was closer to what was recommended by not going full SAPs. Probably the wrong choice for wtty as you pointed out but good for the engine. I have found oil spec sheets for BMW that...

Interesting - I essentially have the same two BMW engines. N52 and a B46. I've used either Castrol Edge 0W-40 (even before it had LL01 approval) or Quaker State Euro 5W-40 in the N52. For the B46, after starting this thread decided on Mobil 1 ESP 5W30. The B46 is still under wtty so I wanted...

On my N52 powered car I had what I thought was a better UOA after avoiding short trips (mostly by going the long way to my destination). I'm not overly worked up on this, just thought I'd ask.

I'm trying to avoid short tripping my 230i (b46 engine) but sometimes that's not possible. Thought I'd monitor the oil temps on one of my typical short trips. It only got to 88C. I think that is too low because I've seen 100C on longer rides? What temperature would be ideal to reach? And...

I started a thread re my 230i (B46 engine) Should be somewhat applicable to your situation. https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/bmw-230i-b46-oil.380082/ there have been other threads on the B series engines also.

Overthinking this? Can't argue with that. :) I'm sure the dealer used the appropriate oil but I think there is too much emphasis on fuel economy compared to long term wear. I drive so little I'm not worried about the cost or carbon footprint of a small change in fuel efficiency.