Hello,
My first post here but I have been lurking and reading various posts for some time. I have a stock (slight tune) BMW M2 that is now up to 29,000 miles that I am beginning to track, that use (planning 10-14 days a year) combined with the very hot climate here in Arizona makes me concerned that BMW's recommended 0-30 oil is not the best match for the climate and driving conditions of the car. It's a car I plan on keeping for the duration and will likely become a dedicated track car in 4 years or so, regardless of how long I keep it I want to make sure I take good care of my cars. Currently I am planning on changing to Motul 8100 X-Cess 5w-40 next week and also conducing a oil analysis. I believe with our weather here I can probably go with 10W-40 Redline or something similar. I have no expertise in this area so I thought I would bounce this off of all of you. Also I am planning on 5,000-6,000 mile intervals and will likely do an analysis at each or every other oil change just to be safe.
Any comments or suggestions are greatly appreciated
My first post here but I have been lurking and reading various posts for some time. I have a stock (slight tune) BMW M2 that is now up to 29,000 miles that I am beginning to track, that use (planning 10-14 days a year) combined with the very hot climate here in Arizona makes me concerned that BMW's recommended 0-30 oil is not the best match for the climate and driving conditions of the car. It's a car I plan on keeping for the duration and will likely become a dedicated track car in 4 years or so, regardless of how long I keep it I want to make sure I take good care of my cars. Currently I am planning on changing to Motul 8100 X-Cess 5w-40 next week and also conducing a oil analysis. I believe with our weather here I can probably go with 10W-40 Redline or something similar. I have no expertise in this area so I thought I would bounce this off of all of you. Also I am planning on 5,000-6,000 mile intervals and will likely do an analysis at each or every other oil change just to be safe.
Any comments or suggestions are greatly appreciated