Choosing the Right Oil for Your Euro Car

[@FLY1NF1SH]

i was literally just watching Zach screw around with a miata over on Donut, did not expect to see him here xD

[@somepsychoguy]

Literally the same.

[@xxst3iraxx106]

Same over here

[@spoder6358]

Visa versa

[@richshu5740]

I literally came straight to the comments as soon as the video started 😂

[@DoubleShotOfXTC]

Instead of a miata he should have bought an Audi for the money pit series haha

[@fistofdragony3213]

one gotta love that german guy. he is really struggling with the language, but he knows his subjet so well, that he still describes everything perfect, as simple as possible

[@ravinderbajwa4436]

Germans are Smart! No wonder there cars are so🥵🔥 they pay attention to each and every detail.

[@FELIPE8226M]

@@ravinderbajwa4436 Yeah they over engineer the shit out of them and it was also a terrible idea to use plastic parts for the cooling system on BMWs

[@RoxhamCottage]

I think his command of English is quite good.

[@ianwatson3315]

@@FELIPE8226M and Porsche Cayenne!!!

[@doelbaughman1924]

​​@@RoxhamCottageI agree on his mastery of English. Sure he struggled with a few words and a few grammar items, but this is an interview where he appears to have to respond on the fly. It may be cut, I don't know. But English has been well established by linguistic experts worldwide that English is the most difficult language as a 2d language. It's a Germanic language with many German cognates, so that does help. I can speak German, but technical German is a whole different thing... So to see him speak, I'm impressed.

[@ead1017]

I was hoping they would go through the differences between the oils on the table.

[@matthewking5612]

Yeah, although it was a nice surprise.

[@albooga]

He looks and acts like the exact type of person that I would want to ask about motor oil

[@militaryhistorian67]

Germans are intense and super smart

[@illestFlavor]

What are you feeling Lance? 40 Weight? 50 Weight? 40 weight sounds nice

[@kwa_nguyen]

WE GOT NO ENGINES DO WE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@bballdude76]

A couple of SR-20s would pull a premium a week before Race Wars...

[@MrThock]

Ted....Kiss my shoes

[@joshriles84]

In The warehouse they're in the warehouse man

[@nkosicollier4984]

Lets go get our engines! 😎

[@FacetiousUniqueness]

German is kicking ass all over the place! Schooling each host they put in front of him! Thank you Dr. Stephan!

[@kurtbradley2590]

Several of these LIqui Moly oils meet the BMW LL01 spec. I only watched this because I thought you'd explain the difference between them. You really only went over the Molygen?

[@AudiophileTubes]

I use kitchen fryer oil in my GTI. We own a popular diner, so we save the cooking oil to use in my VW. I make sure I strain the french fries and onion ring pieces, before I put it in my engine.

[@matthewmarks9256]

For real??

[@SpaceCadet4Jesus]

Does that get local residents hungry enough to visit your diner when you drive by everyday?

[@chrisSVT]

Lmao

[@fedism]

My cousin did that, he would change it every 2-4 weeks on a toyota celica. He stopped though. He got fired. The motor got fired into flames.

[@FarideLadak]

Haha 🤣

[@tk4270]

504, 5W:30 full synthetic German made engine oil like "Mannol" with Shell V power petrol is best combination for 1.6 Fsi VW engines. I have this on my 2008 mk5 Golf BLF here in the UK and its so quite and smooth even at cold start up. Use Mahle oil filter and good spark plugs and your good to go. Enjoy.

[@mirola73]

Mannol is one of the cheaper oils here in Europe, but decent for the price. I wouldn't put in a high performance expensive car, but will do just fine for normal everyday driving in a run of the mill car.

[@stevenbarnett6614]

I recently acquired a 99 Mercedes Benz S 320 and did alot of work on it. The only problem I had with the car was problems with oil. After trying Mobil 1, and Castrol with no success, I researched Liqui-Moly, and decided to try their 15-w-40 semi synthetic with moly dysulfide. I have found this to be the best oil for use in an older Mercedes.

[@bigphat200]

Sounds good, I think I'll try that in my Jaguar XJ6 next time

[@horiatomescu]

My 99 Mercedes E430 works best on Shell Rotella 5W40 HD for diesel trucks from Walmart. More important is choosing a good cartridge filter, use a european brand like Henngst or Mann

[@A.Dude.]

Would you mind explaining how you figured the "no success" part? I get it, when someone does not win American Idol - lack of success, but making the same claim about motor oil... Unless it blew-up in your face or prevented your engine from spinning, but then again, you're writing comments on YT...

[@kimboofdzners9574]

BS flag!

[@XxXGhostXxX417]

I love Liqui molly! User for life!

[@GreyMK7Jet]

I’ve always been a Castrol fan. When I used to work at Audi they even used Castrol Titanium for the premium Synthetic option. Personally like I mentioned, I Do Castrol Edge every 5k and my B5 1.8T shows not one bit of fatigue!

[@cengeb]

5K on factory recommended 10K, kinda dopey

[@smartchip]

@@cengeb not really, have you heard of designed obsolescence, car manufacturers want to sell their products, so....

[@cengeb]

early oil changes is a proven money wasting dumb move, I have had over 15 VW Audi vehicles, and over 1.5 millions miles, included about 8 GM products the 8 GM products nor the 15 VW/Audis EVER EVER never had an oil related issues when following what the book says to do on that model. Planned obsolescence is not a factor in maintenance requirements. Planned obsolescence is a term that relates to features, functions, and styling. VW Jetta VR6 on non syn 316,000 miles, not a problem 147K , 123K, and on and on current GTI 69K oil change every 10K, as the current Tiguan 10K on Synthetic, most cars are now Syn, 10K, no issues, oils are actually now being rated out to 20K and 25K, meeting mfgs requirements. 2019, join it. Remember sparkpugs every 20K cus of fouled due to leaded gas and horrible carburetors, EFI turbos, syn, changed it all. 2019, join it. @@smartchip

[@smartchip]

@@cengeb valid points, mate, use good quality oil, if going by the book, upto 60k, more frequently, then 100k -150, a 5-30 to a 5-40 grade, to account for wear, I usually retire the engine to rebuild it by 200k, 5k, was a outlandish thing to say, I retract it,

[@cengeb]

5-40 Syn is all I use always as per manual, never rebuild nothing, unnecessary, modern engines go and go and pg, with Syn oil..modern cars are so much less maintenance, even my older JEttas with non syn oil change at 7500 as per manual, never an issue never...Mann or Mahle filters, work great, new GTI don't even go under car filter is on top, vacuum oil out machine, gets every last drop brilliant, Liqui Moly 5W 40, never ever an issue with Castrol or Total, or Liqui Moly or Motul Syn is the way to go no more different weights for different seasons, syn changed everything, all modern engines mostly have Turbo, thus syn is mandated..@@smartchip

[@AMG19698]

Also i have a BMW E92 325i i always use liqui moly top tec 4200 5w-30 my engine is always new!!!best synthetic oil ever!!!

[@michaelfrick3687]

I'm counting on the "moly" additive to keep my S65 rod bearings in good shape!

[@mareksumguy1887]

Use 5w30 full synthetic with the MoS2 additive... and drive easy when the engine is cold... and you won’t have any problems with the bearings.

[@claycrawford9009]

Marek Sumguy way too low of weight for the vanos system. I wouldn’t go any lower than a 5w 50....

[@mareksumguy1887]

Clay Crawford you don’t know what you’re talking about.

[@claycrawford9009]

Marek Sumguy lmao and you do? I’ve never herd of running an s65 on 5w30. I own 2 M3’s an 2005 interlagos blue competition, and a 2011 alpine white m3. Pretty sure I have a good idea of what kind of oil these engine can handle. And 5w30 would ruin the vanos system in them because it is too light of an oil.

[@mareksumguy1887]

Clay Crawford if you knew what you were talking about, you’d know that BMW themselves actually reverted back to a 5w40 for the s65... due in part to the bearing wear issue. You can easily run a 5w30 with MoS2 additive. You’ll get more power and better fuel economy.

[@jeffgroves4533]

My 2 Volvos and 2 Volkswagens recommend Castrol, I use Liqui Moly.

[@ryannza]

sounds like ECS tuning is not too clued up LiquiMoly for my N52 only! Love it

[@opencarry3860]

For myself, I will stick with Pennzoil 5w-40 platinum Euro. The reason is the fantastic Blackstone oil analysis that I have gotten on my VW MK7.

[@bjjbrawler1]

I just bought a new MK7.5 GTI. I will probably also go with Pennzoil... I had good results with their dino oil in my Jeep. Yellow bottle Pennzoil is good stuff and its very cheap at walmart in the big 5 quart bottle.

[@opencarry3860]

@@bjjbrawler1 FYI, No store in my area carries the 5w-40 Pennzoil Euro, so I buy it on Amazon.

[@GSPirosaki]

Table slapper.

[@coalieroller5663]

that german guy appeared in humble mechanic's video before.

[@diegoluna6684]

coalie roller u're right.

[@smartchip]

@@willem2544 how, I need to buy good oil, as I want to have my engine in good condition,

[@SyphADL87]

@@willem2544 Where did Liquimoly touch you again?

[@3rkowtf669]

I’ll stick with Euro formula Amsoil in my E46 M54 and F30 N55 as long its LL01. Never tried that brand. Good video, lots of info thx.

[@luissonoma6255]

How recommended Amsoil to you, where do you get it at and how much is 5 quarts?

[@3rkowtf669]

Luis Sonoma So far I love it if you go to AMSOil website you can purchase it online or you can become preferred member if you wish,you can get it at a discount price, 0W 40 LL01 for European cars it’s about $11 a quart retail price.

[@jessicah3450]

Now I understand the potential value of this fancy green oil. Every time I take my Volkswagen into the stealership, they find some "small oil leak", and want to tack on an extra $1000 or more for "repairs". Strangely, I never have to add oil to my car in between oil changes, so with such a leaky engine, why is my dipstick still up to the max mark? I know, right? Elves are topping up my oil while I sleep. Today, the stealership quotes me over $5600, mostly due to parts that need replacing because they're causing "small oil leaks" and "labor charges" because they found so many apparent damn oil leaks. My garage floor is clean. My dipstick says max. The trade in value on my GTI is $4200 by the way, it has 50,000 miles on it and Volkswagen is saying it's rubbish. My dad was the original owner and he took meticulous care of it. I am so tempted to use Molygen in it this time and find these "small" leaks myself. It costs about $35. I hate hate hate these places getting away with ripping people off.

[@osvalditochirino3428]

unless you are leaking alot of oil who cares they saying that bc they see the cond of car and thinking you are crazy about the car i went to ac place for my ac that was broke they wanted 1k i told em the car is worth 3k looks expensive but worth 3k so i provided the compressor cost me 139 and paid him 250 to put it on 380 from 1k they try to get a sucker here and there the same ig you go dresses with a suit or rolex

[@tommyfree5677]

VERY PROFESSIONAL INFO, EVEN AUTOMOTIVE MECHANICS MAY NOT KNOW 👍

[@Alex-us2vw]

That question about the weights and how it “gets thicker” at high temp get me thinking. The oil definitely gets thinner at temp, anyone whose done an oil change could tell you this. So are the winter and operating temp weights based on a different viscosity scale? Throw 5w30 into the freezer which is well above the winter temp rating and the oil flows much slower then even room temp, and hot oil drained from the engine flows even better. Doesn’t make any sense how the weights work if both numbers are supposed to be linear on the viscosity scale

[@jamesonnorth]

It's not that the oil gets thicker, but that the additives make the oil thinner when cold and to not thin it as much when hot. Similar to how adding salt to water increases the boiling point and also decreases the freezing point.

[@afonsoferreira5171]

It doesn't get thicker at higher temp, it just behaves like a thiner oil at low temp. So it has the viscosity of a 5w oil at cold T and the viscosity of a 40w at high. But high T viscosity is still lower than low T, you just get a lower variation in viscosity.

[@jmayor88]

For those of you watching who want to know about the 'fuel quality', it's the ethanol we add to our fuel. Ethanol breaks down the oil faster so, regardless of the oil you use, you shouldn't use extended oil change intervals.

[@A.Dude.]

You are 100% RIGHT! This is also why I drive 8 miles (one way) to the nearest Ethanol free station with all our cars... You pay a buck but you save a buck LOL + You have piece of mind.

[@nandotjoa]

UOA V VOA = 100% Sciences or oil can breakdown faster from diluted by gas into your crankcase

[@fedism]

Do you suggest a specific oil to counter ethanols effects? I have 2012 bmw n20 motor. Any feedback i greatly appreciate

[@malvasia17]

thanks! you solved my question!

[@dufonrafal]

jmayor88 no it’s not! Europe has up to 10% ethanol just like the US. It’s not the Octane rating either. While Europe doesn’t have 87 Regular, European 95 RON is a 90 PON, and European 95 RON is a 93 PON. So not higher than American Plus and Premium. It’s the because sulfure, Europe has had a 10ppm limit for a long time now. The US is switching from 30ppm to 10ppm since 2017. This higher sulfur content has caused issues to many new generation European engine imported to the US, especially for BMW’s. But I doubt that you will see the long oil drain intervals because… money. Oil changes are profitable.

[@vitaltrina]

It would have been great to include a category about what to do if you track your car, most of the time people struggles to know if it's ok to race with a 5w30 on tunned cars... As states, 5w30 and oem specifications for oils are for OEM cars, once you get tunned, you can throw that to the bin. People racing in the seat leon cup racer cars use castrol 10w60, but not sure if that's ok for a car that is used in the street.

[@edwardkhachatryan7499]

It depends on the tune, if you just have a simple tune with intake and exhaust then i'd recommend using the same weight. When you start messing with turbos and superchargers and internals then you might want to, but you dont always need to. You should also get oil that is formulated for high performance applications

[@vitaltrina]

@@edwardkhachatryan7499 yes i guess that simple modifications are ok with the same weight oil, i usually tend to increase just a bit the grade like if it uses 5w30 i increase it to 5w40 but i use a racing oil as most of the cars i have are abused at trackdays haha

[@ChrisChaos209]

Bro WHAT!?? Its zachy JOBE!! 🤯🤯

[@bentremy]

“Do not drink oil” that’s priceless

[@realtissaye]

but can I use it in cooking??

[@michaelvanna8982]

I use 5w30 liqui moly for my mini cooper n14 engine...super good!

[@Motorsportsgeek]

0w40 Mobil 1 for the past 150k miles on 2008 c350 and runs like a dream.

[@kay19833]

Yeah, always that comment about how something is like a dream until we get to know you in person and find out you're driving around in some rust bucket that spend most time at the workshop.

[@SyphADL87]

Mobil 1 is garbage and always will be.

[@blardymunggas6884]

Yes mobil1 is good. But once you try out liqui moly fully synthetic, your car will run like a Wet Dream

[@Motorsportsgeek]

@@blardymunggas6884 Nah, unless you guys can disprove Mobil 1, I feel you are just hating on it to justify the high cost you pay for your liqui moly. It's been almost 3 years since I put this comment and my c350 now has 275k on it and runs like a dream. All my cars always get to over 300k with mobil 1 with no engine problems.

[@Motorsportsgeek]

@@blardymunggas6884 That's just your brain making you feel better because you spent so much on oil. I just crossed 300k and the engine still runs like a "wet dream' as you put it

[@bequietandrive222]

sweet mother of pearl! that's our boy ZACH

[@Jimmyzb36]

Steffen seems to know his product!

[@timothybracken1728]

I put regular in my gti and have 10 inch wheels. I use canola oil when changing oils every 3k miles.

[@FortunateSon]

Great video, a real expert there. I was just getting ready to buy an oil change kit from you for my 2006 BMW M3 E46 competition package, 6 speed. I’m wondering about the whole thing with the 10 W 60 as a lot of people complain that it’s too thick. I live in Southern California, it doesn’t get very cold here. Would you still recommend that? Also, how important is it to add the anti-friction additive that I saw you guys using in one of your videos?

[@LostInDistance]

Been using Shell Helix Ultra 0w 30 in my Golf Mk5. I honestly wouldn’t go back to 5w 30 unless it’s summer time. On start up engine noise goes real quick being a low viscosity in the winter. Plus I live in Wales, so it can get real cold here so the 0w is ideal for me.

[@yxngtrplerecords]

I have a 06 VW Jetta TDI what oil should I use

[@LostInDistance]

@@yxngtrplerecords Most places before you order ask for your car details. Put in your registration number and go from there. But it’s more than likely 5w 30. Just double check though before you buy!

[@Berto042095]

Yay Zach. Wasn’t expecting it.

[@Trump-The-GREATEST]

Just change my oil on my 2011 BMW 535i M-Sport to Molygen 5w-40 and added a bottle of CeraTec as well. Didn't notice a difference from prior the oil change. By the 3rd day i notice this knocking thumping sound that has gotten louder from the passenger side of the motor. I never had that before and its worrying me. Damnit, why do the Germans make inferior vehicles that easily break? Some say that it noise issue sounds like Bearing Rods! OMG, that's a very EXPENSIVE repair and all do this oil. My car is stock, no mods at all and regularly uses 5w-30 as factory specs but Liqui Moly only recommends 5w-40 of Molygen for BMW's. Damn i home my car is not ruined all because of this oil's grade. I will try and change the oil ASAP to what is specs for my car and see if the noise goes away!

[@michaelcondrey8681]

What was the outcome ??

[@akoust1c]

Zach before Donut!

[@ellechero1082]

What would you say about #projectFarm testing Liquid Moly and putting it at the bottom of the list ? His tests seemed legit

[@nikbar2238]

For my Audi A3 1.8T 180ps, 360000k, what type of engine oil should I use? I live in Greece.. 10w-40 it's OK?

[@robertschuler8063]

Nice work! Very informative, I look forward to future tech videos.

[@dwightpayne4264]

Did I just attend a oil master class.

[@sebsebseb1905]

What I find strange is that Molygen is waaay cheaper than a 4200 or 4600.

[@wrongwayup8217]

I use molygen 5w 40 on my BMW 335i N54

[@cengeb]

Everything needs Syn now, Turbo, only Syn....I have used Motu, Total,Liqui Moly, all good, works fine as long as it meets VW 502, etc. 5/40 Never had ever an oil related issue, ever in about 1.5 million miles of driving, even way back pre syn. Syn changed everything, 10K between changes, never a problem, oil matters, use correct weight and if it meets mfg. spec, it works

[@kalibek6628]

Hi my frind my car is Volkswagen and recommend 502 and last time i put 505.01 oil should i change the oil or its fine because its 5w40 thanks

[@cengeb]

@@kalibek6628 depends on what year, but basically it should be fine 502,504,505

[@Alexi7666]

Been using Mobil 1 in my cars for decades. American, German and Japanese cars, didn't matter, they all ran for 200,000+ miles.

[@scubbarookie]

Wow! That Molygen is a game changer! Thank you!

[@ethanletzer3507]

Clicked on this vid just cuz I saw Zach!!!! The short hair is really throwing me through lol

[@TheShotsie1]

Put Liqui Moli in my F10 this morning👌🏼

[@thelifescout8335]

Ness Kulla God help you if you put bmw twin power oil in it.

[@fedism]

Thomas Hurt you mean the bmw oem oil? Im between amazon basics liqui moly and mobil 1 for my bmw f10

[@adriangutierrez8177]

Ri2nonerok Yeah put Amazon Oil because they use it in race cars. Come on dude Liqui Moly all the way. NO Mobile One is approved for BMWs

[@eppyz]

The Right oil for your car is the spec in which your engine is spec'd for. If its VW 502 use a 502 approved oil, if its 508 use a 508 approved oil. Anything else is sales and marketing hype. Now if you have a rebuilt or a race motor build, then ask the person who built the car which oil to use. In most cases, what the engine is spec'd for is all you need.

[@miggyrocks626]

Honestly that 502 and 504 talk was dope. So what I understand is this. Since the fuel quality is suspect in USA. Then running 93 91 89 octane with 502.00 oil is standard. European i think has 100 98 95 octane to their 504.00 oil. Can someone say I'm correct on this. Great video actually. Sucks that Zarcaro left ecs. Cool dude

[@nathanbeatty6162]

They have a different octane rating system in Europe, it's not apples to apples. It's essentially the same X/Y/Z.

[@davidturk6170]

BMW has a new rating (does not supersede other rating). I believe it’s LL-017. Liqui Moly also has Top Tech 6600 now.

[@Trump-The-GREATEST]

Project Farm did a motor oil extensive testing on about 20 popular brands and sadly Liqui Moly was 3rd to last in line and failed against the cheapest oils out there! Amazon freakin' Basic and Walmart's Super Tech motor oil BEAT Liqui Moly in the first round! How in hell could that be??? The winners of the oil testing was no other than AMSOIL Signature 💯% Synthetic oil and second place was Pennzoil Ultra Platinum motor oil!!! Goodbye Liqui Moly, hello Pennzoil Ultra for my BMW 5 M-Sport! The cleaning power of Pennzoil is in another level unmatched! Now i know why BMW switch from Castrol to Pennzoil as their now OEM synthetic motor oil!!!

[@tgamble1000]

My wife leased a 2015 VW Jetta SEL with a 1.8L turbocharged engine...I changed the oil every 5,000 miles using Mobil 1 5W-40 European formula...the engine ran great...quite as a 'church mouse'...Liqui Moli is great oil...I believe the Germans were the first to develop a hydrogenation process for producing synthetic oil during WW2.

[@mujjuman]

I believe European formula Mobil 1 is 0w40

[@tomc5435]

No way. Did not expect to see Jobe on this video. I guess this is what he was doing before Donut.

[@furtiveness]

Just bought 10qts of Molygen from you guys! Thanks for all the help.

[@Fugue602]

Basically, just move to Central Europe..

[@Lab0011]

The statement about fuel quality being higher, in Europe, is valid only for Diesel fuel! Gasoline has the same quality standarts, and its way cheaper in the US.

[@Nulltinhat]

UPDATE 2022: US gasoline is now Low Sulphur 10ppm standard same as Europe. Thus PENNZOIL is no longer shipping "5W-30 EURO" (BMW LL01) and only shipping "5W-30 EURO L" (BMW LL04).

[@marcelocuadrado6955]

I see that you do not recommend the addition of ceratec in the molygen due to its already perfectly balanced package, which makes total sense. Now my question, in a liqui moly synthoil High Tech that is the 100% synthetic range but without an anti-friction additive package, would the addition of cratec from liqui moly be suitable and even recommended there?

[@sheldonm3535]

I ran LM oil in my N54. But for my e90 M3 I only run Castrol 10w60 oil

[@wawbagel]

Michael Broski lol. Castrol is really poor quality oil.

[@DriftEmigrant]

@@wawbagel I agree but Castrol 10w60 is very different than any other Castrol

[@camcam1676]

Based on what i am hearing is engine oil is thinner when its cold and thicker when its hot? That doesn't sound right. Regular petroleum oil when cold is thicker, oil when warn is thinner. Engine oil as additives in the oil to keep a CONSISTENT lubrication from the moment of the cold start - to the operating temperature of the motor. If the oil is to thin and it wont lubricate. You might as well run water. To think and the oil doesn't flow and there isn't enough lubrication. The first number on the bottle is describing the coldest temperature (check the bottle on the back it will tell you how cold the the oil is rated for before the oil gets to thick) at which the oil will flow without altering the viscosity to much (it dose get a little thicker when cold but it is with in the tolerances of the motor to be thinker, but not by much). the oil has to maintain that weight of the oil that is stated my the manufacture or it will start to wear the engine prematurely. But I could be wrong.

[@skepticalshooter3499]

The flow is generally rated in cst or centistokes. Don't confuse its actual flow rating with the viscosity range. This oil does indeed have a lower cst rating at 100 Celsius vs 40 Celsius

[@camcam1676]

Skeptical Shooter so flow-rate isnt linear to viscosity?

[@skepticalshooter3499]

@@camcam1676 www.bobistheoilguy.com/viscosity-charts/ start here.

[@Baerchenization]

"Based on what i am hearing is engine oil is thinner when its cold and thicker when its hot? " - That is not what you heard, because that is not what he said... you could have spared yourself a lot of typing... ;)

[@adriangutierrez8177]

Cam Cam Basically it gets thinner but additives keep it from being too thin

[@viq234]

You answered the question I wanted to know. I'm in Australia and my car a 1.4 TSI says 502 or 504. The price difference is double. Also very confusing because I'm on a 15000 km interval but they dealers use 504 long life for some reason, when they could just use 502 since you have to change the old more frequently anyway. Thanks guys. I'll give the 502 a go next time since I do my own oil changes now.

[@A.Dude.]

Mate, you have no way knowing what the stealership pours in your engine (motor); you and anybody else, should do this life -preserving service themselves, unless you drive a crap pos.

[@sahangartal9049]

@@A.Dude. honda civic 2007 195000 km gasoline&lpg which 5w-40 oil. syntoil high tec 5-40 or leichtlauf high tec 5-40 which one?

[@A.Dude.]

@@sahangartal9049 The best you can afford. "Leichtlauf" is a very low viscosity oil and it's 100% synthetic. Now, because your car has some mileage on it (I noticed, those are km... LOL), I would recommend a compression test; you can do it yourself with an inexpensive tool from HFT. It might as well be that the compression will "ask" for a higher viscosity and in this case I would avoid anything under W10 on the cold end. For the "warm end", you can go as high as you want or afford. In any case, using the best oil, will give you a longer engine life. Also don't cheap-out on filters; very important!!! I noticed that the genuine filters at the dealership are priced just the same, if not lower than the parts store charge... (I mean, I only have experience with MB and VW). Good luck!

[@FCT8306onTwoWheels]

using STP full synthetic 5w40 in my A4 B5 2.8 Quattro. 8,000 miles on her today

[@michael787t]

Best oil for any modern BMW (2006 and newer) is by far the Ravenol VMP USVO 5W-30. (Although it is very expensive.)

[@mcplutt]

Why is it best? And what is the best oil for short oil change intervals?

[@AMG19698]

I have a Mercedes Benz C200 turbo w204 modell 2013. Iuse 5w30 top tec 4200 looks perfect for my engine,i prefer it than 5w40.Also i use liqui moly ceratec its the best protection for my engine.

[@b286guy]

I think Steffen’s info about US fuel standards was a bit out of date. In 2014, EPA mandated Tier 3 ultra low sulfur gasoline (10 ppm or less) starting in 2017. That puts the US in line with EU requirements, which should mean the VW 504.00 oil spec should be followed in both places. Not that there is anything wrong with 502 if the manufacturer approves it, but 504 should in theory mean better engine cleanliness and lower emissions.

[@georgedaswani9155]

If the EURO manufacturer specifications are the most stringent, then people should buy OIL that meets the spec, tested and are approved. The liqui-moly stuff sounds like expensive german snake oil just Amsoil. Given that Castrol Edge 0W40 A3/B4 meets (API SN/CF, ACEA A3/B3, A3/B4, Meets Ford WSS-M2C937-A, BMW LL-01, Mercedes Benz 229.5 and 229.3, Porsche A40, VW 505 00 and 502 00) and Mobil 1 FS 0W40 meets pretty much the above except for BMW LL-01. Should'nt people be heading to their local Walmart instead and getting a 5 quart jug for less than 30$ instead of this expensive stuff? Noticed that some of these oils say they meet the manufacturer specs, yet aren't in the manufactures approval list (and should be avoided from a warranty perspective).

[@motofan16]

Yea, I just wish they make LL01 5W30s

[@mcgyverb1664]

George Daswani yea go get cheap oil from Walmart that doesn’t say ll01 and see your performance goes to shit.

[@RockawayCCW]

I saw this oil recommended by MercedesSource KZbin channel.

[@402SHO]

Hey it’s the Donut guy 😂😉

[@flipfinish]

So they say climate has no bearing on oil, then later in the video they say you can choose several viscosity’s based on climate. I love Liquimoly and run it in all 3 of my BMW’s but c’mon guys, which is it?

[@mikek8986]

I run AMALIE ELIXIR mid saps VW 508/509 OW 20 in my stage one MK7.5 ... flawless for less $$ since i change it out every 3200/3500 miles regardless

[@mirola73]

US cars would do better with high SAP oils due to less quality fuels, but in Europe we're told high SAPS screw with your catalyst converter, a very expensive part.

[@LoveLikeaHurricane]

It still screws with catalytic converter in USA. Just use Shell 91 and add some redline sl-1 2-4 oz per fill up

[@nicoboiardo3612]

Yeah it's very good oil but I use Royal Purple me M3 in my S4 Audi and I think it performs better and keeps the engine cooler

[@oiygfdxssfgg]

I used it in my BMW 330ci E46 and the engine runs quieter.

[@bushmaster1740]

VW 504 in EVERYTHING

[@rogerkummerer775]

I use the Molygen 5w-30 in my 2004 2.2 ecotech motor. Is this the correct LiquiMoly product I should be using? I race it on a dirt track and I am constantly in 6500-7000 rpm range. I have never had an issue with the Molygen and I also change my oil after every 3 races.

[@nikoskotsalos7257]

the most of liqui moli oils(for example top tec 4200 or 4600) are synthetic and not full synthetic..why i should choose them and not a full synthetic??

[@tm5346]

Thank you think about switching 2013 Mini Cooper I’ve use Castrol bc my manual says to use ! It ! Is it of to switch! After all these years ? Thanks again for the videos

[@piotrsobiech3307]

+ECSTuningMedia You did not mention that the Molygen oil does not have any official approval yet, so using it voids your car's warranty. I would very much want to use it in my car, but this is why I am unable to, do you know if there are plans to have it approved or why it is not approved?

[@MOBROOKS]

Piotr Sobiech Good question.

[@MOBROOKS]

Piotr Sobiech Good comment

[@izuanhustle5022]

Please answer my question. I read online that ceratec is not compatible with molygen as it can cause faster sludge build up. Does ceratec only not compatible with molygen only or with other liqui moly engine oils as well such as top tec n other liqui moly engine oil?

[@theitaliangangster1]

Thats zach jobe from donut!

[@normaneshuchi5474]

ZACH IS EVERYWHEEREEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@malvasia17]

hello, why for the molygen oil there is no approvals from car manufacturers?I have just purchased the 5w40 and i can see only recommendations and NO APPROVALS!

[@thatcarlifeR8]

Soooo. They didn’t say what happens on cold start in winter if your run 20w50 let’s say 0 degrees Fahrenheit. I’ve seen videos, it’s really thick. Is it ok to run?

[@omahasho4658]

Welcome to donut media this is Zach that sounds more better then Esc 😂

[@Kiss__Kiss]

That Golden Shower scene though. But yeah, a very informative video....

[@antoniamjuarbe6843]

I have 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix, and I was wondering, what Liqui Moly oil grade should I use for my high mileage car?

[@luissonoma6255]

Probably not; I use Castrol Gtx High mileage 10-40 on anything that old. $16.79 at Walmart...

[@Sergio-ux4zo]

I own a 335iBMW 2011 n55 twin turbo, 100 thousand miles on,which one do you recommend as OEM specification. Pls could you reply I will appreciate it

[@akdomun]

Very informative video! Well explained!

[@KJ-cr7xq]

Question for anyone who knows, I own a 2019 RS5 is 0W-30 good for the car? DECA 2.9 Twin turbo v6. Has 70k miles I live in South Florida USA

[@edgarrivera532]

Hi there @ECS Tuning will this Molygen New Generation Engine Oil (5w-40) Green good for my 2008 BMW 328xi 2door

[@AdelHaiba78]

My car requires API-SM oil, based on manufacture recommendation, I want to switch to Liqui-Moly, which oil suits my car?

[@briansaiditsoitmustbetrue4206]

Change the oil/filter using a MID price oil TWICE a Year is much better than changing the oil/filter using an expensive oil ONCE a Year .. Just us a MID range oil like Shell Helix HX8 and change it twice a Year ... Your car will be fine.

[@paulsingh9043]

I use liqui moly 10w60 on my m3, it's the nuts!

[@andersolav3853]

Is it an all original BMW E46 M3? How long have you used Liqui(D) Moly... and did you switch from Castrol (TWS or did you use the new Castrol¨Supercar¨10w60... before switching ) -I have also read the classification and additives that Liqui Moly have now in the 10w60 and cant see any reason why not. And have read about several that have had used it but not heard back from a long time trial? So is it still all good? (Also just a bit more info I run a good premium 98¨premium gasstank every 4 times (or more:) and you will get very good result with using a bottle now and then from STP (now the injection trim in a red bottle as the ¨booster¨is not allowed in EU no? -But the all red STP-injection trim is good (it is recommended to use about 2-5000km but on an M# : -every 5-10 tank or so and it will be as still as it was born before it wakes-up;) (361HP+)

[@mohamedtorontovka6898]

Ur information and not the same as ur web site, Here u mention the 5w40 is good for Europian cars, on website it is mentioned the best are 5w30 ?!! at least I did a search for my car it is Audi B8 Quattro. Even when I will order it shows the 5w40 and ur site says 5w30 ?? my question is now as follows = Which oil for my TDI quattro is better ? Which oil reduce the Deisel engine sound and make it litter bit quite ? Is it the 10w60 or do u suggest something else ? I am in Sweden and u know in winter it is -30 in my place

[@davon.gs3949]

Just used Molygen for my B8.5 A4

[@gregsamcabanas9528]

Help, What’s the Liqui Moly to go for a VW 502 00 specification? I’ve seen different 5W 40s’ (molygen, hc4, etc) so which one should I go for?

[@Charlie1to4]

Jesus Christ, that's Zach.

[@ilhyx9]

Hi! Can i use 5w-30 API CH-4 or higher (API) on Ranger T6? As the manual says, the oil "should" be 5w-30 ACEA A5/B5 when the diesel fuel sulfur content is 350 ppm (EURO 2). As of now the fuel here in Philippines is EURO 4.

[@mcplutt]

So the best oil for short oil change intervals (5,000 miles) for a 2013 BMW N57 diesel engine would be what? I guess a longlife oil wouldn't be necessary.

[@dealeroneinternationalptyl2708]

I have done engine overhaul for my bmw e39 528i m52 with over 300,000k, please between 5w-30, 5w-40 and 10w-40 which one of oil is good to use? And we're in summer now in South Africa

[@zeusman123]

My 2018 b48 in my 530eneeds 0 w 20 but it's basically not available in the LL BMW spec. in Canada. Only BMW has it i assume at the dealership for oil service. It's very expensive at the parts counter. All the parts stores do not have oil that meets BMW spec. Liqui Moli 6600, which meets the spec in a 0w20 is not available and the relevant oil at Rockauto is perennially out of stock. I found Pennzoil Euro L 5W30 with BMW LL 04 spec. Will the weight cause any issues, i assume that since it meets LL spec that i am good for the summer and will hope to find 0w20 for the winter, since i have a 530e and the oil will tend to be on the cold side during most winter driving. Any comments?