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06-17-2014, 07:28 PM | #23 |
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Well... I can tell you that the staff at the BMW Welt instructs new owners to let the turbo cool off before switching off a (hot)engine after a hard spirited drive. I think that's a common sense type thing.
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What is the connection between oil changes and turbo issues? Synthetic oil does not need to be changed often AFAIK. (Let's not open that can of worms). What is a UOA? |
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Though, I did not perform the failure analysis on your engine, so I don't if the turbine shaft is what failed on your turbo. A UOA is a Used Oil Analysis. It can tell you if your oil is worn out (TBN < 1.0, high wear metals, etc.). From the UOA's I've seen, if I owned a 135i, I would be changing the oil every 5-6,000 miles or so. |
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And people wonder why those of us who have been around for a bit stick to Mike Miller's old school maintenance regimen. 15,000 mile oil changes on a turbo car, especially a performance oriented one, are simply absurd.
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5-6k (Depending on driving habits and where your driving) oil change intervals is cheap maintenance for extended life on turbos and the engine.
New or old you should still let the oil work through the turbo to cool it down. You would be amazed at what you can learn from used oil. I took a tour of this place and it's awesome!! http://www.blackstone-labs.com/
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Just because you are using a synthetic oil doesn't necessarily mean you can go 10,000 miles for an oil change. Not all synthetic oils are equal. You need to use an LL-01 approved oil and then you should test your oil based on how you drive with a UOA. If you drive short trips, rev your engine to redline frequently, etc. your oil can break down quickly, especially in a T/C engine. A UOA will really tell you how your oil holds up for how YOU drive your car. |
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Sadly I did not , It was a quick tour, they sponsored one of my buddies car shows. I'll ask about pictures next time I go, plan on taking an oil sample there after my next oil change.
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