Hello all. For context I have a 2011 BMW 335is DCT which has the N54 engine. The current oil I use is Pennzoil Platinum Euro 5W-40 pretty much since it's the cheapest local oil I can get which has the BMW LL01 spec, although I don't specifically care for the spec anymore since my conclusion is more for long term oil changes I figured why not it means it's reputable oil and bottles are cool yellow.
My question is, how good is this oil for cars that are used more aggressively? Like I have no doubt the oil is great for a commuter and it matches myowner's manual spec (they say 0W-40, 5W-40, 0W-30 or 5W-30 all acceptable) but if you drive your car in a more sporty matter most of the time or if I take it to a track time attack event on one odd day for example, how well is it in those regards? And also how does this oil comapre to Motul or LiquyMoly or RedLine performance oriented oils? I'm trying to consider if it's worth to pay more for those or not.
I don't know much in what are good numbers for oil specs and what those specs translates to, so it's why I'm making this post and see if y'all can help me out and translate that into layman terms haha. I saw some threads about Pennzoil but I can't conclude how it compares. Also if the benefits from those oils are only marginal as well perhaps and it's more marketing.
My question is, how good is this oil for cars that are used more aggressively? Like I have no doubt the oil is great for a commuter and it matches myowner's manual spec (they say 0W-40, 5W-40, 0W-30 or 5W-30 all acceptable) but if you drive your car in a more sporty matter most of the time or if I take it to a track time attack event on one odd day for example, how well is it in those regards? And also how does this oil comapre to Motul or LiquyMoly or RedLine performance oriented oils? I'm trying to consider if it's worth to pay more for those or not.
I don't know much in what are good numbers for oil specs and what those specs translates to, so it's why I'm making this post and see if y'all can help me out and translate that into layman terms haha. I saw some threads about Pennzoil but I can't conclude how it compares. Also if the benefits from those oils are only marginal as well perhaps and it's more marketing.