Alternative brand of oil for oil change DIY?

wla10000 · 04-22-2006, 03:50 AM

My car will pass 5000 miles shortly. I want to do an oil change myself before the scheduled service at 12K because I think changing the oil at 12K for the first time will shorten the life span of my engine.

I've been searching the forum and found some people mentioned Mobil 1 0W-40 is the only alternative (approved by BMW) besides BMW's own oil which is really Castrol inside.

Please advise, thanks in advance.

E90Fleet · 04-22-2006, 05:55 AM

Mobil 1 0W-40 would be good and is BMW LL-01 approved

triton. · 04-23-2006, 08:49 AM

Does Costco sell this?

04-22-2006, 03:50 AM	#1
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E90Fleet Lieutenant General 1312 Rep 10,185 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	Mobil 1 0W-40 would be good and is BMW LL-01 approved __________________ BMW if you are reading, I need a job, Please.
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04-23-2006, 08:49 AM	#3
triton. Captain 63 Rep 805 Posts Drives: 2009 Honda Fit Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Wilmington, DE iTrader: (7) Garage List 2009 FIT [2.00]	Does Costco sell this? __________________ 2009 GE8 Fit SPORT AT Navi - Blue Sensation Pearl My E90 OEM Front/Side Bumpers for Sale -Here
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