Quick oil question

monkey_wrench · 10-16-2011, 08:04 PM

Do I really need BMW Synthetic oil for my 330i, or can I run Mobil 1 full synthetic 5W30?

mike3000fl · 10-16-2011, 08:10 PM

you can run the mobile 1 european formula which comes in 0-40w.

it needs to be rated bmw LL-01

castrol makes a european syntec rated LL-01 also

monkey_wrench · 10-16-2011, 08:17 PM

Well fuck me. I just bought 5W30...

Good thing I still have the receipt LOL

Thanks!

mike3000fl · 10-16-2011, 08:20 PM

just so you know,the castrol syntec that is euro and LL-01 is 0-30w.

neither one is 5-30w like the bmw oil.

you can find the bmw oil cheaper online than the dealer.

and in my opinion, which is worth nothing lol, you could run any quality 5-30w synthetic as long as you don't push the change intervals to the CBS limit (around 15,000mi). if you changed it more frequently, like 5000mi it should be fine.

bimmerque · 10-17-2011, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by monkey_wrench

Do I really need BMW Synthetic oil for my 330i, or can I run Mobil 1 full synthetic 5W30?

Actually, dude you may want to look into using Royal Purple! My engine loves this stuff, and IMO its the best oil for our engines, no I don't sell it but I did my home work like your doing know and came to this conclusion. Numbers don't lie...

I think the review test is attached....

newbie · 10-17-2011, 02:44 PM

I recommend Redline 5w-30 or Motul 8100 X-max 5w-30. Both are excellent choices... Redline is more easily available though. Mobil 1 synthetic formula isn't what it use to be.

monkey_wrench · 10-17-2011, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by applebimmer

Actually, dude you may want to look into using Royal Purple! My engine loves this stuff, and IMO its the best oil for our engines, no I don't sell it but I did my home work like your doing know and came to this conclusion. Numbers don't lie...

I think the review test is attached....

Which do you run? 5W30?

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monkey_wrench Caught the Bimmer-Bug 50 Rep 639 Posts Drives: '06 330i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Florida iTrader: (10) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Quick oil question Do I really need BMW Synthetic oil for my 330i, or can I run Mobil 1 full synthetic 5W30?
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mike3000fl Banned 138 Rep 2,731 Posts Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tampa iTrader: (0)	you can run the mobile 1 european formula which comes in 0-40w. it needs to be rated bmw LL-01 castrol makes a european syntec rated LL-01 also
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monkey_wrench Caught the Bimmer-Bug 50 Rep 639 Posts Drives: '06 330i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Florida iTrader: (10) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Well fuck me. I just bought 5W30... Good thing I still have the receipt LOL Thanks!
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mike3000fl Banned 138 Rep 2,731 Posts Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tampa iTrader: (0)	just so you know,the castrol syntec that is euro and LL-01 is 0-30w. neither one is 5-30w like the bmw oil. you can find the bmw oil cheaper online than the dealer. and in my opinion, which is worth nothing lol, you could run any quality 5-30w synthetic as long as you don't push the change intervals to the CBS limit (around 15,000mi). if you changed it more frequently, like 5000mi it should be fine.
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newbie Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 07 BMW 328i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Indianapolis iTrader: (0)	I recommend Redline 5w-30 or Motul 8100 X-max 5w-30. Both are excellent choices... Redline is more easily available though. Mobil 1 synthetic formula isn't what it use to be.
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