[split] My BMW 540i makeover thread - Engine flush discussion

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(27-02-2009 07:36 AM)08micsta Wrote:  

Quote:I doubt a R50 bottle of 'proper' gloop from a 'refutable' manufacturer will be any better at removing gunk left over by 'proper' oils from 'refutable' multi million dollar oil companies.

Big mistake. Never ever believe the fuel companies. Fuel is fuel and yes some fuels are blended differently they are all mostly the same. Techron ans all that is as you say. marketing gobbly gook.We have run our own tests on the different brands have found very little difference.

An example too is that BP own Total. You dont see BP marketing Techron do you? Makes you think.

Have do some testing my self with different petrols. Did 2 or 3 tanks per brand. Tried Shell BP Sasol Caltex Engen. Found the Shell work the best for me. On other hand Caltex did not work for at all. The car felt sluggish and my fuel consumption was down. Sasol and BP was also not bad. If I have the choice Shell BP and sasol. If no choice I put in what I can get.

I have also tried a a product called dipetane. They have all kind of testimonials and claims they make a did nothing for me or my dads cars.


Also while on the topic of oils what oil would you guys recommend for and 94 nissan 3.0? I'm closing fast on my next service and is thing of maybe trying a full synthetic but are not sure as it is a 15year engine with 220k km. What you guy's think?