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Non euro has a much better add pack.

Once i install the Fram Ultra in my Toyota I'll use the filter for 2 OCIs at least which equals to 2 years. Thinking about leaving it in for 3 OCIs but 3 years seems a bit too much.

I'd just stick with 10W-60 since that has always been the recommended oil for the S85 but im pretty sure any euro oil in the 40 weight (5W OR 0W) can handle it without any problems at all in normal conditions, unless it is tracked hard which i would understand why they specced it with such a...

Purolator Mann, not the same as euro ones. At least in my experience, all of the MANN filters i've used have performed exceptionally well "aesthetically" wise, straight pleats and no tears.(Built in Germany, Mexico and another Europe country which i forgot)

I wouldnt worry about it but i definitely would avoid flooring it or even driving at high RPMs . . . its just one week only. After the repairs you can unleash the beast again. Hahahaha And dont forget to update us. Pics if possible.

It is probably just starting to wear out but you never know how long it will last and you will probably not drive the car confidently since you know it has problems and might blow the engine at any time so the best option would be to get the engine checked and replace the parts IMO. Then you...

Sad news dude, you engine is having problems with the piston rod bearings, its a well known issue in the BMW S85/S65 engine family and there are revised parts for it which allowed for greater clearances if im not mistaken. Im almost confident your engine is starting to have problems with piston...

The "FE" in the latest rating seems to mean something like Fuel Economy and this new oil is geared towards exactly that. Lower viscosity, lower HTHS for higher fuel economy. I'd just keep using the thicker oils since these engines are also designed for them and gives you better peace of mind.

AFAIK all BMW engines still uses the BMW LL-01 in USA and almost everywhere else except for a couple of countries where BMW LL-04 is specced due to better fuel quality. Any LL-01 oil will perform as expected. Your choice. Most of them are either 0W-40 or 5W-40.

The openings in the center tube looks kinda small.

Try to keep them busy so they use the internet as least as possible, that is probably the best way. Personally, i'd get a service free or paid to place some restrictions on certain things and even monitor activity if you want. (Norton Family is a good choice for a paid service/software) Educate...

Dealers here also use the cheapest bulk oil they can get their hands on as long as it meets the specs and is from a reputable brand. I've seen Castrol, Shell and Motul but never OEM oil. At the end of the day, most OEM oils have nothing special or unusual in them and sometimes in terms of add...

Unless its for warranty purposes that oil looks extremely underused. Low wear, no shear, no insolubles, no fuel and insane TBN. Pretty sure even at 7.5K OCIs you would still be very far from using the oil to its full potential and it's a Honda SI so its an uber reliable, bullet proof machine.

I'd stick with the M1 and do a couple of more runs to look at wear metals because in this OCI you had more loaded miles. M1 is probably cheaper than Amsoil up there so its the better choice.

Most brands nowadays use leatherette which is synthethic or fake leather (Not sure how you call them) and they tend get wrinkles pretty fast and wear down into an ugly mess. Both my Toyota and Audi have leatherette and the Toyota which is babied already started developing wrinkles and the Audi...

Nice, im planning to use this oil in my Toyota. Seems like it will be a good choice given its the cheapest HDEO oil i can find and a very robust one with a good add pack.

You guys made me go out and check all of the panels just for the sake of it and i couldnt spot a single issue in any of my cars. Not sure what you guys talking about. (Yes, i know they are not the trucks we are talking about) Any pics?

I'd go with the Mazda. Looks better both inside and outside and drives better. Not sure about reliability but AFAIK i havent heard any recalls or serious design issues with their engines and transmissions so my guess would be that if you maintain it properly, it will be reliable. Oh, and at the...

For my Toyota i use Valvoline SynPower NLGI 2.

Two word for you . . . Size Matters.