Oil Info - United Bimmer Community

**c1apton** · 10-23-2005, 12:17 PM

I read in an earlier post about a member mentioning a "rattle" or ticking noise when cold - usually in the AMs - waiting for oil to circulate throughout engine to lifters, cams and upper cylinder. And thought I'ld pass this on
Talking with some old BMW tech friends - it came up and they're using (w/BMW's blessings) a product -> Lucas Synthetic Oil Stabilizer with a 95% sucess rate. Depending on the mileage - they say it leaves a slick coating on engine parts & prevents that "dry start" noise/wear. It's compatiable with all oils, synthetic & non-syn and you only have to use it once. Some really high-mileage and abused engines have too much wear and should be lQQked into. They advised staying away from the Slick 50s, "motor miracles" & tune up in a can.
I'm not a fan of "miracle in a can" or additives but coming from these guys who crawl around these things all day - I tend to trust their recommendations. (Trust me - these guys are factory BMWs' biggest critics because they have to deal with "imperfections" daily)

**Dudesky** · 10-23-2005, 06:47 PM

Hmm . . I was just at the website, and they have a few other interesting products. I'll give it a try if I can find someplace that sells it.

**1fast325i** · 10-28-2005, 12:48 AM

Let me know once you find a place, my M50 could really use it.

**c1apton** · 10-29-2005, 02:43 AM

Autozone, Pep Boys & Checker auto parts all carry it. (Just saw it in Autozone when getting K&N re-oil kit)

**mzbmw325i** · 08-13-2007, 02:53 PM

on my next oil change i plan to add Lucas Oil Stabilizer , would it make a difference, i mean protection/performance wise. i usually use 20/50 Castrol high mileage, regular dino.

does any one here use oil stabilizer in their BMW, can you comment.

i am going to do it on the 88 325is i recently purchased.