So what kind of FUEL and ENGINE OIL is everyone using

UR25IO · 01-30-2012, 01:46 PM

Hi guys just curious to know whats is the best brand of fuel to use for a 135i N54 or N55

I was running late to met meet up with a friend last night for some desert, having just enough fuel to get from home to BP at the airport via the M5
i was forced to make a de-tour due to road works on the M5 motor way, running low on fuel, i had to fill up with Caltex vortex 98, but been using BP ultimate 98
certainly not regretting it at all as the response i got from the car was amazing..

Car= 135i-N55

(ps why do we have to pay tolls if their were always going to get disrupted and forced to make De-Tours with takes longer and waste more fuel)

Drawn05 · 01-30-2012, 02:03 PM

From my understanding, all premium fuels are the same. In Sydney, BP Ultimate is made by Caltex and just branded as BP. I think its the opposite in Brisbane etc.

Stuart@BMRAutowerkes · 01-30-2012, 03:52 PM

I'm using Vpower cause I shop at Coles

Oil: Castrol Edge Sport (Titanium) 5w-30.

vans · 01-30-2012, 04:12 PM

BP Ultimate mostly if not Mobil premium 98 or Vpower. 98 octane as minimum.

Castrol Edge 5w30 Titanium

alik01 · 01-30-2012, 04:22 PM

BP Ultimate - only 98 available in Darwin

Motul 300V 10W40/Motul 8100 Xcess 0W40 - depending on the time of year

UR25IO · 01-30-2012, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ianf

Not this again?!?

Sorry ianf..i dont understand but ill just wont ask question again.
have a good day dude.

Eddie135 · 01-30-2012, 05:27 PM

Vpower fuel.
Oil: Castrol Synthetic LL01, 5w30

TimMc · 01-30-2012, 06:15 PM

E10 fuel & Homebrand oil.

Smiley1175 · 01-30-2012, 06:34 PM

I'm thinking of converting to LPG, I hear it's cheaper.

TimMc · 01-30-2012, 06:39 PM

And before anyone asks again, I change my oil every 25,000km whether it needs it or not. That's what it specifies in my manual. After 3 years I've only done 22,000km. Must be one due this year.

RaihaX · 01-30-2012, 06:43 PM

VPower ive done a few data logging with Ultimate and Vortex and it seems that I get the best result with V Power!

AndrewCowley · 01-30-2012, 06:53 PM

I understand that oils ain't oils, and as a result oil choice is the basis of many forum wars. However, if one choses to change their oil frequently (every 6 months) then surely any differences (e.g. Castrol Edge Sport vs. factory Castrol, as someone asked above) are minimal and not worth worrying about especially so for an unmodified car?

Eddie135 · 01-30-2012, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by AndrewCowley

I understand that oils ain't oils, and as a result oil choice is the basis of many forum wars. However, if one choses to change their oil frequently (every 6 months) then surely any differences (e.g. Castrol Edge Sport vs. factory Castrol, as someone asked above) are minimal and not worth worrying about especially so for an unmodified car?

I agree with you, more frquent oil changes.

UR25IO · 01-30-2012, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RaihaX

VPower ive done a few data logging with Ultimate and Vortex and it seems that I get the best result with V Power!

hummmm... i might have to try V-power next time i fill up

cheers for the response

UR25IO · 01-30-2012, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ianf

just that there are threads on this already.

BP 98, Castrol Edge 0W40, change every 5,000kms

oh whoops!

once again my apologies, i should of check the threads first..
it was just a spur of the moment thing when i filled up using a different fuel last night which made me instantly post this thread up as soon as i got home lol

RaihaX · 01-30-2012, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UR25IO

hummmm... i might have to try V-power next time i fill up

cheers for the response

results may be different for each state.

A lot of WA car forums/car guys seems to suggest V Power is the way to go.

Of course you can't tell the difference without actually doing some data log.

Jeef Beef · 01-30-2012, 07:50 PM

whatever fuel was in the car I siphoned out of. I try to pick high performance cars to maximise my chances of good octane petrol

RaihaX · 01-30-2012, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeef Beef

whatever fuel was in the car I siphoned out of. I try to pick high performance cars to maximise my chances of good octane petrol

what are the chances of you swallowing some while you are "siphoning" out of high performance "cars" ?

UR25IO · 01-30-2012, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RaihaX

results may be different for each state.

A lot of WA car forums/car guys seems to suggest V Power is the way to go.

Of course you can't tell the difference without actually doing some data log.

aaaa.... stupid me- i was having a blonde moment.. true that different state different fuel.

when i had my Lexus BP ultimate 98.. it had better throttle response, last longer and ran smoother.. that was the instant feeling.. with V-power the car ran like a dog..

so now in experiencing the same thing with my 135i

Jeef Beef · 01-30-2012, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RaihaX

what are the chances of you swallowing some while you are "siphoning" out of high performance "cars" ?

gonna have to ask the gf on that one. 135i now has a totally different meaning.

As for an actually useful conttibution to this thread, I have found that BP works the best for our cars in Sydney. However, I am a cheapass and cant pass up the 8c discount I get at caltex for shopping at woolies.

RaihaX · 01-30-2012, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeef Beef

gonna have to ask the gf on that one.

jk jk.

Anyway I better stop going OT

gazz · 01-30-2012, 10:10 PM

Mine runs on methane from converted pigs manure - car goes like stink.

01-30-2012, 01:46 PM	#1
UR25IO Captain 97 Rep 939 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 135i M-SPORT DCT Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: SYDNEY AUSTRAILIA iTrader: (1)	So what kind of FUEL and ENGINE OIL is everyone using Hi guys just curious to know whats is the best brand of fuel to use for a 135i N54 or N55 I was running late to met meet up with a friend last night for some desert, having just enough fuel to get from home to BP at the airport via the M5 i was forced to make a de-tour due to road works on the M5 motor way, running low on fuel, i had to fill up with Caltex vortex 98, but been using BP ultimate 98 certainly not regretting it at all as the response i got from the car was amazing.. Car= 135i-N55 (ps why do we have to pay tolls if their were always going to get disrupted and forced to make De-Tours with takes longer and waste more fuel)
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Drawn05 Captain 67 Rep 853 Posts Drives: Yes Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Left iTrader: (0)	From my understanding, all premium fuels are the same. In Sydney, BP Ultimate is made by Caltex and just branded as BP. I think its the opposite in Brisbane etc.
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Stuart@BMRAutowerkes Major General 808 Rep 5,530 Posts Drives: a black car Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sydney iTrader: (3)	I'm using Vpower cause I shop at Coles Oil: Castrol Edge Sport (Titanium) 5w-30.
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vans Tyrepower North Melbourne 16 Rep 364 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW 135i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	BP Ultimate mostly if not Mobil premium 98 or Vpower. 98 octane as minimum. Castrol Edge 5w30 Titanium
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alik01 Lieutenant Colonel 51 Rep 1,792 Posts Drives: Slowly & Responsibly Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Darwin, Australia iTrader: (0)	BP Ultimate - only 98 available in Darwin Motul 300V 10W40/Motul 8100 Xcess 0W40 - depending on the time of year __________________
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Eddie135 N55 Commando 55 Rep 797 Posts Drives: 135i - DCT - N55 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	Vpower fuel. Oil: Castrol Synthetic LL01, 5w30 Last edited by Eddie135; 01-30-2012 at 05:38 PM..
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TimMc Lieutenant Colonel 44 Rep 1,883 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (0)	E10 fuel & Homebrand oil.
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TimMc Lieutenant Colonel 44 Rep 1,883 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (0)	And before anyone asks again, I change my oil every 25,000km whether it needs it or not. That's what it specifies in my manual. After 3 years I've only done 22,000km. Must be one due this year.
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RaihaX Major General 156 Rep 4,995 Posts Drives: 08' 135i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Australia, Perth iTrader: (2)	VPower ive done a few data logging with Ultimate and Vortex and it seems that I get the best result with V Power!
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AndrewCowley Private First Class 8 Rep 154 Posts Drives: Subaru Liberty GT Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	I understand that oils ain't oils, and as a result oil choice is the basis of many forum wars. However, if one choses to change their oil frequently (every 6 months) then surely any differences (e.g. Castrol Edge Sport vs. factory Castrol, as someone asked above) are minimal and not worth worrying about especially so for an unmodified car?
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Jeef Beef Lord Captain Commander 110 Rep 3,093 Posts Drives: a sleeper Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	whatever fuel was in the car I siphoned out of. I try to pick high performance cars to maximise my chances of good octane petrol __________________ E82 135i M-sport: SGM/6MT/Black
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gazz ///Mbassador 26 Rep 1,069 Posts Drives: The horse I fell off Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Gold Coast Australia iTrader: (0)	Mine runs on methane from converted pigs manure - car goes like stink.
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