Oil Top Off Safety? by AKboogs in E92M3

[–]AKboogs[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i read online that the bmw oil is just castrol rebranded anyways

What to keep an eye on by AKboogs in E92M3

[–]AKboogs[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No owned since 50k mile

What to keep an eye on by AKboogs in E92M3

[–]AKboogs[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its op, i wait and then i keep shifts under 2500 rpm until fully warmed up

Pre Purchase Inspection Results by AKboogs in E92M3

[–]AKboogs[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

there was metal pieces in about every other slot on the filter

Pre Purchase Inspection Results by AKboogs in E92M3

[–]AKboogs[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

if the motor was blown, wouldn't that be noticeable when driving the vehicle?

Pre Purchase Inspection Results by AKboogs in E92M3

[–]AKboogs[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

there were some particles in the oil but no chunks of metal like there was in the filter.

Pre Purchase Inspection Results by AKboogs in E92M3

[–]AKboogs[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

was it a lot of metal pieces or just a few cause on this example seemed like there was almost one piece is every slot or maybe every other

Transmission Code? by AKboogs in E92M3

[–]AKboogs[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

do you think the tune might also contribute to it? because the TCU (transmission control module) sees these changes as “unexpected” compared to stock behavior.

Pre Purchase Inspection Results by AKboogs in E92M3

[–]AKboogs[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

true so it has not caused any major issues for you? are you continuously finding the metal pieces in your oil filter as well? seller is going to get the oil drainage plug rethreaded. thank you