E9X Owners, What type of oil/filter are you currently running? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

SoGood · 02-06-2013, 01:24 AM

For everyone who car is out of warranty(4 years or 50K+ miles). Have you decided to stay with BMW recommend Castol oil or have you decided to try a different brand oil? Also, if you switch to a different brand, what type of filter are you going with?

I have an 08 328 w/23k miles and rarely drive it. The last time it had its oil change, was when it was in warranty. Now, I would like to use royal purple. Has anyone had experience of running royal purple in your engine? What type of filter did you go with the purple? I bought royal purple and bosh oil filter today. I'm not a fan of Castol oil. I've used royal purple on my previous cars, but not on my bmw, so this is new. Also, what are some other good oil and filter brands?

rorkor · 02-06-2013, 01:44 AM

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00bygrees · 02-06-2013, 03:21 AM

Personally I just stick with the Castrol. I can't see it making a huge difference either way...

John 070 · 02-06-2013, 05:18 AM

seems like there's really no reason not to use BMW 5W30 if you're going to stick with the LL-01 requirement....

Efthreeoh · 02-06-2013, 06:18 AM

Well, at 203,500 miles now and using only BMW OEM oil and filters at 17,500 mile OCIs, I can say sticking with the OEM products is not a bad idea.

smallseafishie · 02-06-2013, 09:20 AM

OEM filter and OEM "BMW" oil from the dealer that I change myself every 7.5k miles. Less hassle that way since they'll always have it in stock albeit $10 more expensive overall at the dealership. Car parts stores around my place are hit and miss on LL-01.

MrQuickR1 · 02-06-2013, 10:08 AM

Same here. i tried Mobil 1 0-40 and I didn't seem to like it much. Mentally I guess, it felt wrong?
Went back with BMW oil and filter and change also at 7500 miles myself.

Mr.Ritz · 02-06-2013, 11:40 AM

Been running whatever the indy shop been putting in. I assume it is bmw oem or mobile -1..

next time I go im going to bring mobile 1 0-40.. Prob save me 20 bucks doing that..

trk06 · 02-06-2013, 11:45 AM

mobil 1 5w30 with Bosch filter.

Taylorguy74 · 02-06-2013, 11:47 AM

Mobil 1 LL with Mann filter.

brocklanders · 02-06-2013, 11:47 AM

I wouldnt use aftermarket filters unless you change them every 3k. I used stp years ago while changing oil and filter every 10k and the filter deteriorated. stick with oem, as far as oil I have had good results with many other high quality oils. moble 1, castrol, red line and royal purple.

Mr.Ritz · 02-06-2013, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Taylorguy74

Mobil 1 LL with Mann filter.

Do you run your oil the full 14k?

Mr.Ritz · 02-06-2013, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by brocklanders

I wouldnt use aftermarket filters unless you change them every 3k. I used stp years ago while changing oil and filter every 10k and the filter deteriorated. stick with oem, as far as oil I have had good results with many other high quality oils. moble 1, castrol, red line and royal purple.

I don't know about stp but WIX is a pretty damn good filter if they make it for bmw.. WIX also costs a ton.

Taylorguy74 · 02-06-2013, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Ritz

Do you run your oil the full 14k?

No, around 7500 at the most. Never liked the recommended 15K intervals.

Red_Bean_Bun · 02-06-2013, 12:17 PM

Went with liqui moly ....

John 070 · 02-06-2013, 12:21 PM

Crazy my dealer used to charge $57.95, but doesn't seem to be the case as of Jan. 2013....time for DIY! I got all the stuff at home except the oil..

Taylorguy74 · 02-06-2013, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by John 070

Crazy my dealer used to charge $57.95, but doesn't seem to be the case as of Jan. 2013....time for DIY! I got all the stuff at home except the oil..

Wow - that would be nice. My indie's price is $75 - DIY is still around $65ish depending on oil. Who would ever have thought?

I miss my Land Rover Disco 2 - used to use Rotella oil in it and buy it in bulk - it was like 15 bucks for a jug at Wal-Mart. Oil and filter change DIY - 20 bucks at a time.

gtaccord · 02-06-2013, 12:32 PM

OEM BMW (Mann) Filter. Switched to German Castrol 0W-30 last oil change. Still has the LL-01 cert and I used it quite a while in the STI and liked it a lot. When I change it later this month I will get an oil analysis done and compare it to the BMW oil.

blingman · 02-06-2013, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by trk06

mobil 1 5w30 with Bosch filter.

Hey, just wanted to let you know this is LL01 approved. The european formula which is Mobil 1 0w40 is the LL01 approved oil.

blingman · 02-06-2013, 12:36 PM

I used BMW oil 5w30 or mobile 1 0w40 and oem filter. It cost around 60 for everything and I do it myself for peach of mind.

Taylorguy74 · 02-06-2013, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by blingman

Hey, just wanted to let you know this is LL01 approved. The european formula which is Mobil 1 0w40 is the LL01 approved oil.

What's your oil change interval on this?

trk06 · 02-06-2013, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blingman

Hey, just wanted to let you know this is LL01 approved. The european formula which is Mobil 1 0w40 is the LL01 approved oil.

02-06-2013, 01:24 AM	#1
SoGood Banned Drives: TIAG E90 328i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 128 iTrader: (2)	E9X Owners, What type of oil/filter are you currently running? For everyone who car is out of warranty(4 years or 50K+ miles). Have you decided to stay with BMW recommend Castol oil or have you decided to try a different brand oil? Also, if you switch to a different brand, what type of filter are you going with? I have an 08 328 w/23k miles and rarely drive it. The last time it had its oil change, was when it was in warranty. Now, I would like to use royal purple. Has anyone had experience of running royal purple in your engine? What type of filter did you go with the purple? I bought royal purple and bosh oil filter today. I'm not a fan of Castol oil. I've used royal purple on my previous cars, but not on my bmw, so this is new. Also, what are some other good oil and filter brands?
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Taylorguy74 Enlisted Member Drives: 2008 BMW 328i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 46 iTrader: (0)	Mobil 1 LL with Mann filter. __________________

02-06-2013, 11:47 AM	#11
brocklanders Captain Drives: 2011 e90 335i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: houston Posts: 688 iTrader: (1) Garage List 06 325 [0.00]	I wouldnt use aftermarket filters unless you change them every 3k. I used stp years ago while changing oil and filter every 10k and the filter deteriorated. stick with oem, as far as oil I have had good results with many other high quality oils. moble 1, castrol, red line and royal purple. __________________ mods- five point child safety restraints, custom trunk mounted dual seat baby stroller.

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00bygrees New Member Drives: E93 335i M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Milton Keynes, England Posts: 8 iTrader: (0)	Personally I just stick with the Castrol. I can't see it making a huge difference either way...

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John 070 Lieutenant General Drives: 335i cpe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ZSP/ZPP/ZCW Posts: 10,220 iTrader: (0)	seems like there's really no reason not to use BMW 5W30 if you're going to stick with the LL-01 requirement....

02-06-2013, 06:18 AM	#5
Efthreeoh Captain Drives: E90 Join Date: May 2012 Location: MARLAND Posts: 877 iTrader: (0)	Well, at 203,500 miles now and using only BMW OEM oil and filters at 17,500 mile OCIs, I can say sticking with the OEM products is not a bad idea.

02-06-2013, 09:20 AM	#6
smallseafishie Major Drives: AW 07 e92 335i + AW 11 X5 35d Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 1,220 iTrader: (10) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [0.00]	OEM filter and OEM "BMW" oil from the dealer that I change myself every 7.5k miles. Less hassle that way since they'll always have it in stock albeit $10 more expensive overall at the dealership. Car parts stores around my place are hit and miss on LL-01.

02-06-2013, 10:08 AM	#7
MrQuickR1 Second Lieutenant Drives: 2007 328i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 247 iTrader: (0)	Same here. i tried Mobil 1 0-40 and I didn't seem to like it much. Mentally I guess, it felt wrong? Went back with BMW oil and filter and change also at 7500 miles myself.

02-06-2013, 11:40 AM	#8
Mr.Ritz Captain Drives: Corvette Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: FL Posts: 725 iTrader: (0)	Been running whatever the indy shop been putting in. I assume it is bmw oem or mobile -1.. next time I go im going to bring mobile 1 0-40.. Prob save me 20 bucks doing that..

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Red_Bean_Bun Second Lieutenant Drives: E92 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 272 iTrader: (2)	Went with liqui moly ....

02-06-2013, 12:21 PM	#16
John 070 Lieutenant General Drives: 335i cpe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ZSP/ZPP/ZCW Posts: 10,220 iTrader: (0)	Crazy my dealer used to charge $57.95, but doesn't seem to be the case as of Jan. 2013....time for DIY! I got all the stuff at home except the oil..

02-06-2013, 12:32 PM	#18
gtaccord First Lieutenant Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Maryland Posts: 331 iTrader: (2)	OEM BMW (Mann) Filter. Switched to German Castrol 0W-30 last oil change. Still has the LL-01 cert and I used it quite a while in the STI and liked it a lot. When I change it later this month I will get an oil analysis done and compare it to the BMW oil.

02-06-2013, 12:36 PM	#20
blingman First Lieutenant Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: North DFW Posts: 300 iTrader: (1)	I used BMW oil 5w30 or mobile 1 0w40 and oem filter. It cost around 60 for everything and I do it myself for peach of mind.

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