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11-18-2012, 10:36 PM | #1 |
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Was at my local Advance Auto Parts and came across Castrol Edge SPT 5W40, it says BMW LL01 approved and was thinking about getting some. My car has 60K on it now. Currently I'm running Mobil 0W40 but have been burning it. Has anyone used this before?
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11-19-2012, 03:22 AM | #2 |
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I think they change the name not to long ago. I used this the last time I changed my oil because it was the only one they had for our cars and it has the rating
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11-19-2012, 05:12 AM | #3 |
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Castrol is generally thicker than Mobil One at the same rating. However, in my country 5w-40 is advertised for diesel models only. Not sure why. I would use 0w-40, looks better on all counts for a winter oil.
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how did the oil run in your car? for how many miles? did it burn?
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well I live in Tampa were the temps get really hot and not too cold in the winter....maybe the thicker 5W40 will help me
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If you can get your hands on some Valvoline SuperSynth 5W-40, which is BMW LL-01 approved, get it! In my previous car (VW), I did somewhat extensive oil testing over period of 4 years and 9 oil changes. Mobil1 0W-40 was performing very poorly.
The Valvoline 5W-40 had the highest TBN number of any motor oil that I've seen being approved for our cars. BTW, the VW approved oils are also get the BMW LL-01 approval stamp also.
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FWIW i switched to mobil 1 0-30 full synthetic and im in south florida. The cars never been happier.
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could be... i worked at a major bulk distributor back in the day and been using them ever since.. just a personal preference. I dont think id run such a "thin" blend for extended periods. But i change it every 2500 miles and works great for me.
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for the price I pay for any mobil, castrol or OEM bmw oil I might as well try out some Amsoil Euro 5W40 lol
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i just use german castrol 0w30 and couldn't be happier. I would try the 5w40 next time though if it's better for our warmer temps in FL
It's usually on sale at autozone or advanced autoparts for $32.99 5/qts w/ an oil filter.
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