Re: That warrants a lawsuit in your eyes? Geeesh. (archive)

I'd sure like to know what the answer is, and why the oil specification was changed. But I suspect that only a threat of a class action lawsuit would cause BMWNA to answer it.

Man, is it just me or are you running just a little too hot on this "issue"?

It may just be me. Maybe 70K + is frivolous (sp) to everyone else here. To me, it's a lot of money and should come with some service.

1. Why not find out from an "expert" their feelings the difference it's going to make (if any) and consequential effects to the engine? When could a viscosity difference like this show up as an engine problem? 50k miles, 150k, or more???

BMW should be an expert with their own cars. The bulletin says

"Castrol Formula RS 10-W60 Synthetic Oil must be used on M5 models produced up to 3/00 whenever a service is necessary to avoid engine damage and is available. . ."

Maybe it's just me, but your remedy to this "problem" is the same reason one asprin cost $20 in a hospital.

I can only assume your profession, you have alot of time on your hands, or you see BMW as a large cash cow and/or you know a liberal judge.

Lawsuits seek remedies. The remedy I want is an answer. A simple call from BMW NA to the factory should clear this up. This is all that I'm asking unless my engine is ruined.

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