RE: bmw-digest V9 #1506

["Fadeev, Alex" <Alex.Fadeev@xxxxxxx>]

AHSprite78@domain.elided wrote:
> 
> I just purchased a 96 328is.  I won't go on and on about it 
> don't worrry, but I do have a few questions.

Congratulations on the your new toy!

> I've read a lot about sythetics and how they work much better
> and last longer than regular old oil.  So.... I was thinking 
> about switching over to synthetic oil in the motor, transmission
> and differential.

good idea.
MTL in manual transmission will surprise you by how much smoother gear
engagement will become. Particularly in cold weather.

Read more at:

> I know of Mobil 1 and Red Line, is there anyone else I should 
> consider?  Which is the best?  


> Any where else I should consider putting synthetics?

I think you have run out of oil crevasses ;-)

> Where's the cheapest or best place to buy the oil?

This depends on what you are shopping for. For redline (and other
useful/exotic bimmer supplies), try one of the following:
http://www.ultimategarage.com/

> Any 
> recommendations, thoughts, rants, raves, scoffs, whatever.... 
> any info you 
> have on synthetics would be great.  A private email would be 
> best, wouldn't 
> want to clog up the list now would we.  
> 
> Thanks
> Matt Smith
> '96 328is

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