In my opinion, there's more going on with oil viscosity than just mpg. Here are a few important reasons why oils with lower viscosities are becoming more popular:
Modern engines are constructed with clearances between moving parts, such as bearings and pistons, that are microscopically thin. This ...
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- Thu Jun 04, 2026 11:24 am
- Forum: General Motoring
- Topic: Yet another inquiry on the inline 6 turbo's oil weight
- Replies: 8
- Views: 77
- Sat May 02, 2026 9:12 am
- Forum: General Motoring
- Topic: First-generation BMW f70 M sport 2025
- Replies: 4
- Views: 84
Re: First-generation BMW f70 M sport 2025
passing down a legacy? Spend it all and let them figure it out on their own!
- Wed Apr 29, 2026 4:17 pm
- Forum: General Motoring
- Topic: What to do about a knackered exhaust valve?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 80
Re: What to do about a knackered exhaust valve?
I thought you were Imran? was in charge of exhaust?
Much obliged.
Much obliged.
- Tue Mar 24, 2026 8:48 am
- Forum: General Motoring
- Topic: Comparison between Cinch Servicing with Kwikfit, among others
- Replies: 9
- Views: 121
Re: Comparison between Cinch Servicing with Kwikfit, among others
Could you please tell me where you are located? Members of the Sandown gang, MB Guildford, were here.
- Wed Mar 04, 2026 2:25 pm
- Forum: General Motoring
- Topic: Updating the cooling system - the temperature persistently rises
- Replies: 7
- Views: 170
Re: Updating the cooling system - the temperature persistently rises
Thank you. Now it's time for the follow-up. Since I vacuumed the system, I thought bleeding it wouldn't be necessary. I replaced every single part of the cooling system, so maybe that's true for a simple drain and refill. Pump, radiator, hoses, thermo, heater hoses, gearbox oil cooler and everything ...
- Wed Mar 04, 2026 2:24 pm
- Forum: General Motoring
- Topic: Updating the cooling system - the temperature persistently rises
- Replies: 7
- Views: 170
Re: Updating the cooling system - the temperature persistently rises
Indeed, it does, and I acted upon that idea. However, this might be readily disregarded.
- Wed Mar 04, 2026 2:22 pm
- Forum: General Motoring
- Topic: Updating the cooling system - the temperature persistently rises
- Replies: 7
- Views: 170
Re: Updating the cooling system - the temperature persistently rises
Apologies, I mistakenly believed that 09/4.4 would be visible to all.
- Wed Mar 04, 2026 2:21 pm
- Forum: General Motoring
- Topic: Updating the cooling system - the temperature persistently rises
- Replies: 7
- Views: 170
Updating the cooling system - the temperature persistently rises
Hello everyone! I have just finished setting up a brand new cooling system. I turned it off at 212 degrees after a few test drives since it wouldn't stop heating up. My first thought is that the thermostat is malfunctioning, but how likely is that? In my experience, Reins are often quite sturdy, so ...
- Mon Mar 02, 2026 2:42 pm
- Forum: General Motoring
- Topic: Problem with the camera sensor on my 2015 LCI BMW 320D Sport
- Replies: 5
- Views: 123
Re: Problem with the camera sensor on my 2015 LCI BMW 320D Sport
Please keep us informed.
- Mon Mar 02, 2026 2:41 pm
- Forum: General Motoring
- Topic: Problem with the camera sensor on my 2015 LCI BMW 320D Sport
- Replies: 5
- Views: 123
Re: Problem with the camera sensor on my 2015 LCI BMW 320D Sport
Three years ago, I purchased a vehicle with the knowledge that it had issues; unfortunately, I can no longer recall the specific code for that concern.
The installation of a new sensor in the past had failed to resolve that specific issue.
To make a long story short, the individual responsible for ...
The installation of a new sensor in the past had failed to resolve that specific issue.
To make a long story short, the individual responsible for ...
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