How do you know?

bowlbug · Sat, Apr-21-2012, 12:49:22 AM

I know what oil do you use has been brought up once or twice. Now I have looked around and have not found the answer to this one. When you buy a car or bike is there a way you can tell what is being used? Dyno or Syn oil. Or would that be just by the seller word? We recently bought a 95 325i with 82k on the clock she’s ready for a change.

bmwbob · Sat, Apr-21-2012, 12:56:26 AM

that is a good question. maybe you have to send off a sample?

Dmharvey · Mon, Apr-23-2012, 09:57:46 AM

I'd submit the seller to a lie detector test....or just change the oil using whatever I prefer.

Dallas_E46 · Mon, Apr-23-2012, 05:26:29 PM

Best bet is to just change the oil to what you want to use immediately after buying the car.

12v · Mon, Apr-23-2012, 11:23:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dmharvey

I'd submit the seller to a lie detector test....or just change the oil using whatever I prefer.

bowlbug · Thu, Apr-26-2012, 03:54:31 AM

Thanks, I am left to assume in the car it doesn’t matter. I know on a bike it can kill a clutch or seals.

Dallas_E46 · Thu, Apr-26-2012, 04:17:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bowlbug

Thanks, I am left to assume in the car it doesn’t matter. I know on a bike it can kill a clutch or seals.

If the bike has wet clutch, which most do, car oils will not work because of the friction modifiers won't let the clutch grab. I have run Rotela T in almost all my Japanese bikes including my motocross bikes. Now I run only Mobil bike oil in my Ducati and Triumph, Castrol V-twin in my Harley. Wow, bit of a thread jack.

mastsethi · Sun, May-06-2012, 01:40:39 PM

I think you got trust the piece of word from the seller, that's where the reputation of big stores come into picture.

Sat, Apr-21-2012, 12:49:22 AM	#1
bowlbug Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 9 In the garage: '95 BMW 325i Reputation: 0 Location: Pacifica	How do you know? I know what oil do you use has been brought up once or twice. Now I have looked around and have not found the answer to this one. When you buy a car or bike is there a way you can tell what is being used? Dyno or Syn oil. Or would that be just by the seller word? We recently bought a 95 325i with 82k on the clock she’s ready for a change.

Sat, Apr-21-2012, 12:56:26 AM	#2
bmwbob BlueHairMafia Join Date: Apr 2005 Age: 44 Posts: 10,375 Blog Entries: 1 Reputation: 0 Location: St. Augustine, Florida	Re: How do you know? that is a good question. maybe you have to send off a sample?

Mon, Apr-23-2012, 09:57:46 AM	#3
Dmharvey Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 294 In the garage: '00 JEEP CHEROKEE '97 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Northern Virginia area	Re: How do you know? I'd submit the seller to a lie detector test....or just change the oil using whatever I prefer.

Mon, Apr-23-2012, 05:26:29 PM	#4
Dallas_E46 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 179 Reputation: 0 Location: Colleyville, Tx	Re: How do you know? Best bet is to just change the oil to what you want to use immediately after buying the car. __________________ 2003.5 LSB SMG M3, 1992 E30 Mtech II, 1992 E30 Cabrio, 1990 E30 Coupe, Ducati 848, Triumph Daytona 675, Harley Road King Bagger

Thu, Apr-26-2012, 03:54:31 AM	#6
bowlbug Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 9 In the garage: '95 BMW 325i Reputation: 0 Location: Pacifica	Re: How do you know? Thanks, I am left to assume in the car it doesn’t matter. I know on a bike it can kill a clutch or seals.

Sun, May-06-2012, 01:40:39 PM	#8
mastsethi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 11 Reputation: 0	Re: How do you know? I think you got trust the piece of word from the seller, that's where the reputation of big stores come into picture.

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