Oil Ratings - ACEA and API......
01-10-2005, 09:24 PM
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Oil Ratings - ACEA and API......
manual states only use API SJ and ACEA 2 or 3 - I know SL exceeds API of SJ and is ok......but.....
Does a ACEA 5 rating exceed a ACEA 2 or 3?
what is ACEA rating?
Does a ACEA 5 rating exceed a ACEA 2 or 3?
what is ACEA rating?
01-10-2005, 09:52 PM
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ACEA A2 is for moderate performance engines, ACEA A3 is for high performance...
ACEA A5 is a newer specification that indicates longer drain intervals on high specific output engines. It's not suitable for use in some engines ( i don't know which). They are stringent european oil classifications such as API is for U.S. and ILSAC is for japan, etc.
01-10-2005, 10:10 PM
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sayemthree..i was curious
What is the weight oil they recommend in the M3? Is it 10W-60? Is it synthetic? also, what is the drain interval they recommend? Or is it computer decided?
01-10-2005, 11:16 PM
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yes 10w60 castrol - only two or three brands.....
available worldwide I hear. the castrol racing 10w-60 is about $8 a qt at dealers (CCA discount) the only one readily avail. in the USA.....other such oils from europe are $40/qt or something I have heard. Computer goes about 12 to 15k - I change in between at 6 to 7 k. but only 7.5 qts - not 10.