OVERKILL
$100 Site Donor 2021
Originally Posted By: deven
Originally Posted By: OVERKILL
What's the HTHS on the RP 5w-30? I'm guessing it is probably below 3.5cP and the oil is thinner than what is spec'd by BMW. The car likely calls for an LL-01 approved lubricant.
I'm pretty sure the HTHS is going to be below 3.5 but the car is out of warranty so I'm not too worried about that. It just seems that the RP 5w30 HPS is just thick enough in this application.
I wouldn't take the gamble personally, but to each their own
Originally Posted By: OVERKILL
What's the HTHS on the RP 5w-30? I'm guessing it is probably below 3.5cP and the oil is thinner than what is spec'd by BMW. The car likely calls for an LL-01 approved lubricant.
I'm pretty sure the HTHS is going to be below 3.5 but the car is out of warranty so I'm not too worried about that. It just seems that the RP 5w30 HPS is just thick enough in this application.
I wouldn't take the gamble personally, but to each their own