The Wrong Oil Could be Causing B58 "Injector Failures" (LSPI Explained)

[@kern417]

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[@TheKingAtlus]

I definitely talk about injectors all the time, very normal

[@onekind1554]

Engineering explained has a great video on oil and lspi great video definitely recommend watching

[@maxgnarnage]

Finally someone is making the B58 community aware of this. It specifically applies to DI turbo engines like the B58. I bring it up every time someone asks for oil recs. API SP only for me. Also keep in mind some oil additives, like liquimoly ceratec, have high levels of calcium that contribute to LSPI as well.

[@SomethingSomething1337]

😱 I put that shit in my engine last oil change! I had no clue

[@maxgnarnage]

@@SomethingSomething1337 I've used it previously with no ill effect til i knew better. You'll never really know how it's doing unless your getting oil analysis done. This is a good video on why not to use additives kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXKqhWifo7aGmacsi=NFCT6CEbPUh5fTko

[@mikew4796]

Great info! I will be changing to Toptec 6600 based on this video.

[@g20_bms]

That’s crazy, I decided I’m going to change my oil this morning and bought liqui-molly top tech because I’m putting a flash tune on it as I just got the ecu back and unlocked and thought some fresh fluids wouldn’t hurt. I also got Cerma tech additive because kies motorsports swears by it.

[@texnomex1245]

LSPI has been linked to high Calcium levels in the engine oil. If you're using LL-01 or some other older spec oil, those oils have much higher Calcium levels than a modern SP synthetic oil.

[@maxgnarnage]

Also certain oil additives have high calcium levels . . . like liquimoly ceratec!

[@m5nut]

Thanks for the great info as always Kevin. Good advice on the lugging, it was something I was taught 25+ years ago and it irks me how the stock turbo makes so much torque low down. Not only as it's not how I like torque to be delivered across a revband, but also for the damage it can do. I'd love to be able to DIY tune my OTS map myself, or create my own custom meaps. Maybe I should look into..... This has also got me thinking about what oil should go in at it's next service. I'm sure I've watched a vid you did on it already, but I have zero memory so I'll go find and re-watch it LOL Again, you do this community a great service man 💪👊👍👍

[@LionHeart567]

Thanks for the information. In Europe I never checked the API certification, only LL-04 oil. I just see even my BMW original Twin Turbo 0w30 bottle for N55 is API SN only. Shell 5w30 and 0w30 the same. One of the Liqui Moly is API SP on their website, the two others SN only.

[@AMS611]

Only semi-related but it’s interesting to hear that calcium and magnesium have somewhat antagonistic roles in LSPI, as they have a similar relationship (physiologically speaking) at the neuromuscular junction

[@adamxxvii2424]

i use costco gas, there's a station 5 minutes from my house, saw a recent dyno video that compares gas and costco was included, it showed 7HP less compared to shell, car was making around 300HP avg, my buddies always told me to stay away from costco gas, i started thinking they were right but now that i know that costco uses additives i'll keep using it :]

[@fitimio001]

Great video!

[@StBernardFan]

Another great video… Thanks!

[@danielwilliams214]

Lspi was only found in low displacement engines. Do to lugging. Why you should never put a load on the motor at low rpm and and high gear.

[@howardthings]

I use m1 0w-40 and at 72k miles it’s been pretty good to me

[@SomethingSomething1337]

What’s the best way to keep track of knock events? I always keep an eye on the “Condition for detected knockers” on BimmerLink dashboard while I’m driving around, this value is always zero (which I think it’s good) but is there a better way? Edit: can you share a link to your 0w30 Liqui Molly? I could not find it for my last oil change

[@catalin.c]

Currently using amsoil 0w30 signature, but ive just changed my turbo to a hybrid one (daw flowmax v2.5). Should i go a higher viscosity?

[@BartjeMssls]

Just checked castrol 5w30m and that has the sn-plus rating. The 5w30LL has the sn rating. Might be the reason why bmw does not approve the LL version anymore.

[@skate69641]

0w-30 specialtec foreva

[@rayraycarter04]

So which oil do you recommend, currently running Pennzoil euro spec

[@Zzafari7]

thoughts on the 0W20 Top Tec 6600 for the b58? it has the API SP rating through FCPEURO

[@grein545]

It meets the BMW LL 17 spec. I use it on my b48.

[@Chaletjohan-wo4ke]

@zzafari7 yes 0w20 6600 toptec i just changed one week ago in my x3 M40I. The norm is the most important LL17FE so 0w20. We Can use Also 0W30 Toptec 6100 LL12FE. 5w30 LL04 i absolutly don't advise. Components inside motor particulary Solenoïd of vanos Can make failure. So 0w20 interval 8000km and 💪🏻🔥😎

[@g20_bms]

It's what I use.

[@chriskamen2152]

What about API SL?

[@LionHeart567]

And don't run the car with low fuel tank. Bmw says in the manual it can cause damage to the engine and believe me it's true !

[@Starscream8896]

Is motul 5w-40 8100 xcess one of these bad oils?

[@Starscream8896]

On website it says it meets API SP, but on bottle says API SN ??