Just Serviced with 15W-40 Engine Oil

[Jer]

I’ve just had my bike serviced at BMW Aberdeen (John Clark) and they used Magura SB 15W-40 oil instead of 5W-40. Checking with some of the other guys in our club their oil changes were also with 15W-40.
Question, has BMW changed the required oil grade for the 1300GS ?.
So if I have an engine problem later on then am I at risk of voiding the warranty ?
Cheers Jer.

 

[Onahi]

I’ve just had my bike serviced at BMW Aberdeen (John Clark) and they used Magura SB 15W-40 oil instead of 5W-40. Checking with some of the other guys in our club their oil changes were also with 15W-40.
Question, has BMW changed the required oil grade for the 1300GS ?.
So if I have an engine problem later on then am I at risk of voiding the warranty ?
Cheers Jer.

Interesting

 

[Slipperyeel]

Probably an attempt to make them quieter!

 

[Jer]

Probably an attempt to make them quieter!

 

[theoneandonly]

why would it void your warranty ??? it was done by a BMW dealer , you got a stamp , and a big invoice to prove it !





are you cold now ??? ( that they have cut off your woolly coat ? )

 

[simmo1]

15w40 is what is recommended in the Owners manual?

 

[Frankh]

15w40 is what is recommended in the Owners manual?

I think 5/40 is recomended

 

[leadfarmer]

Probably an attempt to make them quieter!

Wouldn’t be a bad thing

 

[rovert57]

There was an article on YouTube that mentioned some manufacturers of new cars were backtracking on their use of 0 & 5 wt oil as they were seeing more cases of premature engine failure and so we’re going back to heavier oil.

 

[wessie]

I think 5/40 is recomended

you might want to look where @simmo1 is posting from

 

[Frankh]

you might want to look where @simmo1 is posting from

Makes sense a different climate although Aberdeen probably should have the 5/40

 

[wessie]

Magura SB 15W-40 oil

are you sure?

Magura does not seem to make engine oil, just the "blood" stuff for brakes and clutches

 

[roundincircles]

I’ve just had my bike serviced at BMW Aberdeen (John Clark) and they used Magura SB 15W-40 oil instead of 5W-40. Checking with some of the other guys in our club their oil changes were also with 15W-40.
Question, has BMW changed the required oil grade for the 1300GS ?.
So if I have an engine problem later on then am I at risk of voiding the warranty ?
Cheers Jer.

I would email and request confirmation that the oil used meets with BMW Motarrad specifications and does not void the warranty. Simples?

 

[Wapping]

 

[karlp]

Google search

Magura SB 15W-40 is a highly specific, high-performance mineral oil traditionally formulated for agricultural machinery, central hydraulic systems, or older heavy-duty braking and leveling systems. Because it is a heavy-duty 15W-40 mineral oil, standard high-quality 15W-40 heavy-duty diesel/multigrade engine oils or multi-application agricultural oils act as direct physical and chemical equivalents.

 

[TaskMule]

I’ve just had my bike serviced at BMW Aberdeen (John Clark) and they used Magura SB 15W-40 oil instead of 5W-40. Checking with some of the other guys in our club their oil changes were also with 15W-40.
Question, has BMW changed the required oil grade for the 1300GS ?.
So if I have an engine problem later on then am I at risk of voiding the warranty ?
Cheers Jer.

I wonder if the dealership that did this service might give you a proper answer

 

[wessie]

Google search

Magura SB 15W-40 is a highly specific, high-performance mineral oil traditionally formulated for agricultural machinery, central hydraulic systems, or older heavy-duty braking and leveling systems. Because it is a heavy-duty 15W-40 mineral oil, standard high-quality 15W-40 heavy-duty diesel/multigrade engine oils or multi-application agricultural oils act as direct physical and chemical equivalents.

maybe the OP misread the invoice and this was for an oil change in the backhoe accessory on his BMW Tractor?

 

[richardbd]

maybe the OP misread the invoice and this was for an oil change in the backhoe accessory on his BMW Tractor?

First sensible post in this thread for quite a while...

 

[Mike_E]

I’ve just had my bike serviced at BMW Aberdeen (John Clark) and they used Magura SB 15W-40 oil instead of 5W-40. Checking with some of the other guys in our club their oil changes were also with 15W-40.
Question, has BMW changed the required oil grade for the 1300GS ?.
So if I have an engine problem later on then am I at risk of voiding the warranty ?
Cheers Jer.

Had my 1250gsa serviced there a month ago and noticed the same thing on the invoice. I just thought it was a typo or something on their system a bit amiss.

If you're worried just ring them up and ask, sure they'll be able to explain.

Mike

 

[Onahi]

Had my 1250gsa serviced there a month ago and noticed the same thing on the invoice. I just thought it was a typo or something on their system a bit amiss.

If you're worried just ring them up and ask, sure they'll be able to explain.

Mike

Did you ?