oil change on 335i. Where do you get it? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Josh1a1h · 12-30-2012, 03:12 PM

Hi guys.

I am going to do my own oil change and filter change.

What should I run for my 335i, and where is the best place to buy it from?

Thanks lads

Josh

zltm089 · 12-30-2012, 04:48 PM

castrol edge or mobil 1 esp...

10w 40

5w 30

10w 30

as long as its ll04

u'll be fine...

Josh1a1h · 12-30-2012, 04:51 PM

Forgive my ignorance.

What's ll04?

Do you buy online or pick it somewhere in London?
How many liters do I need?

zltm089 · 12-30-2012, 04:55 PM

about 5/6 litres...

ll04 stands for long life....

try opie oil....but when you order, make sure you tell them not to use yodel for the courier as they're useless!...

zltm089 · 12-30-2012, 04:56 PM

oh and fuch titan also comes highly recommended...used to be called silkolene.

Hopeful · 12-31-2012, 04:17 AM

I think you need 6.5 litres. I bought my last lot of Castrol Edge from EuroCarParts - £28.49 for 4 litres with free delivery (delivered in 2 days)

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_...20Engine%20Oil

Mike in Hampshire · 12-31-2012, 05:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josh1a1h

What should I run for my 335i, and where is the best place to buy it from?

Josh, there's been several threads on this topic. FWIW I use Fuchs Titan Pro S 5W-40 for my 335i, sourced from Opie Oils, you need 6.5 litres and they supply oil filters too. The wise owls on the threads I refer to suggest that this oil is the one to get for the N54 engine (I think Mobil 1 is fine too).

Mike.

scaryprowler · 12-31-2012, 08:56 AM

Sorry to hijack, but if supplying your own for BMW to use for an oil service - what should we be giving them (or rather, what do they use?)?

Castrol Edge 5W-30?

Josh1a1h · 12-31-2012, 10:10 AM

Cheers matey! I will pick up some Fuchs Titan Pro S 5W-40

chriz1 · 12-31-2012, 11:13 AM

Check out https://www.national.co.uk/
Who I use for interim oil service,I can't get the oil for that price let alone have it changed too.

seanblee · 01-01-2013, 06:46 AM

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-686-bmw-longlife-04.aspx - I used Fuchs Titan GT1 Pro C-3 last time. There's a similar oil called Titan GT1 Pro Flex, but apparently the main difference is that C-3 uses fully synthetic base stocks whereas Flex uses refined mineral oil (see here), so I think C-3 is a better bet.

MrPogle · 01-01-2013, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chriz1

Check out https://www.national.co.uk/
Who I use for interim oil service,I can't get the oil for that price let alone have it changed too.

Now that is cheap. With the 10%-off couponn you get 65GBP worth of Castrol Edge 5w-30, a free filter and free labour for 50GBP. The downsides are a non-OEM filter and having "variable" quality personnel working on your pride and joy.

I'd be tempted to buy an OEM filter, ask them to use it and offer them their filter back (to do what they want with) in exchange for watching the work.

Josh1a1h · 01-01-2013, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrPogle

Now that is cheap. With the 10%-off couponn you get 65GBP worth of Castrol Edge 5w-30, a free filter and free labour for 50GBP. The downsides are a non-OEM filter and having "variable" quality personnel working on your pride and joy.

I'd be tempted to buy an OEM filter, ask them to use it and offer them their filter back (to do what they want with) in exchange for watching the work.

Great price!!! But do you think the oil they use is long life?
Is that castors edge stuff ok to beat on your car with?

Otherwise the Fuchs stuff looks pretty good to me!

djgandy · 01-07-2013, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrPogle

Now that is cheap. With the 10%-off couponn you get 65GBP worth of Castrol Edge 5w-30, a free filter and free labour for 50GBP. The downsides are a non-OEM filter and having "variable" quality personnel working on your pride and joy.

I'd be tempted to buy an OEM filter, ask them to use it and offer them their filter back (to do what they want with) in exchange for watching the work.

Wow that is a good deal. Good for a mid interval change. Wonder if they'll do 5w-40 too?

And yes that is ll04 oil. Cant beat that price.

tmarshall57 · 01-07-2013, 05:50 PM

Have a look at this

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=406804

I've used these guys 4 or 5 times now. I have always for some reason been quoted a cheaper price when I call in and ask for a quote (£45 last time - June 2012). Car has now done 137k miles (131k with me at the wheel) and seems to be going strong. I have never bothered providing OEM filter as Unipart has to be good enough.

National do use Castrol Edge LL04 Oil as prescribed by BMW

12-30-2012, 03:12 PM	#1
Josh1a1h Major Drives: SB Pre-LCI 335i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North London Posts: 1,423 iTrader: (0)	oil change on 335i. Where do you get it? Hi guys. I am going to do my own oil change and filter change. What should I run for my 335i, and where is the best place to buy it from? Thanks lads Josh __________________ JB4, BMS DCI, VRSF DP, H&R/Koni Yellow Dampers. 1M Bumper & Carbon Splitter, LED Angel Eyes w/Full Blackout, M3 Skirts, CSL Boot & Carbon Diffuser,8.5/10.5 x 19" SSR Professor MS1 FOR LED ANGEL EYE RETRO-FITTING IN THE UK, GET IN TOUCH & VISIT THE LINK BELOW. https://www.facebook.com/LiteAngelsE92 .............. http://www.LiteAngels.co.uk
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12-30-2012, 04:48 PM	#2
zltm089 Major General Drives: 335i SE Coupe Space Grey Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: LONDON Posts: 6,469 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 335i [5.00]	castrol edge or mobil 1 esp... 10w 40 5w 30 10w 30 as long as its ll04 u'll be fine... __________________ Current Car: E92 335i SE Dream Cars: AMG SL65 Black,GallardoSuperleggera, GTR 2012, Agera R, F430 Scuderia, DBS, EVO X FQ400, Lexus LFA, F10 M5, e92 M3, GT3 RS4.0, Ferrari 458, Ferrari F12, R8 V10 plus, Jaguar F Type V8, Lamborghini LP700-4 Aventador, Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, C63 AMG Coupe Black, Vanquish 2012.

12-30-2012, 04:51 PM	#3
Josh1a1h Major Drives: SB Pre-LCI 335i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North London Posts: 1,423 iTrader: (0)	Forgive my ignorance. What's ll04? Do you buy online or pick it somewhere in London? How many liters do I need? __________________ JB4, BMS DCI, VRSF DP, H&R/Koni Yellow Dampers. 1M Bumper & Carbon Splitter, LED Angel Eyes w/Full Blackout, M3 Skirts, CSL Boot & Carbon Diffuser,8.5/10.5 x 19" SSR Professor MS1 FOR LED ANGEL EYE RETRO-FITTING IN THE UK, GET IN TOUCH & VISIT THE LINK BELOW. https://www.facebook.com/LiteAngelsE92 .............. http://www.LiteAngels.co.uk

12-30-2012, 04:55 PM	#4
zltm089 Major General Drives: 335i SE Coupe Space Grey Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: LONDON Posts: 6,469 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 335i [5.00]	about 5/6 litres... ll04 stands for long life.... try opie oil....but when you order, make sure you tell them not to use yodel for the courier as they're useless!... __________________ Current Car: E92 335i SE Dream Cars: AMG SL65 Black,GallardoSuperleggera, GTR 2012, Agera R, F430 Scuderia, DBS, EVO X FQ400, Lexus LFA, F10 M5, e92 M3, GT3 RS4.0, Ferrari 458, Ferrari F12, R8 V10 plus, Jaguar F Type V8, Lamborghini LP700-4 Aventador, Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, C63 AMG Coupe Black, Vanquish 2012.

12-30-2012, 04:56 PM	#5
zltm089 Major General Drives: 335i SE Coupe Space Grey Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: LONDON Posts: 6,469 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 335i [5.00]	oh and fuch titan also comes highly recommended...used to be called silkolene. __________________ Current Car: E92 335i SE Dream Cars: AMG SL65 Black,GallardoSuperleggera, GTR 2012, Agera R, F430 Scuderia, DBS, EVO X FQ400, Lexus LFA, F10 M5, e92 M3, GT3 RS4.0, Ferrari 458, Ferrari F12, R8 V10 plus, Jaguar F Type V8, Lamborghini LP700-4 Aventador, Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, C63 AMG Coupe Black, Vanquish 2012.

12-31-2012, 04:17 AM	#6
Hopeful Private Drives: BMW 330D E91 2010 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 72 iTrader: (0)	I think you need 6.5 litres. I bought my last lot of Castrol Edge from EuroCarParts - £28.49 for 4 litres with free delivery (delivered in 2 days) http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_...20Engine%20Oil

12-31-2012, 08:56 AM	#8
scaryprowler Private Drives: E92 335i DCT Join Date: May 2011 Location: Berkshire, United Kingdom Posts: 52 iTrader: (0)	Sorry to hijack, but if supplying your own for BMW to use for an oil service - what should we be giving them (or rather, what do they use?)? Castrol Edge 5W-30?

12-31-2012, 10:10 AM	#9
Josh1a1h Major Drives: SB Pre-LCI 335i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North London Posts: 1,423 iTrader: (0)	Cheers matey! I will pick up some Fuchs Titan Pro S 5W-40 __________________ JB4, BMS DCI, VRSF DP, H&R/Koni Yellow Dampers. 1M Bumper & Carbon Splitter, LED Angel Eyes w/Full Blackout, M3 Skirts, CSL Boot & Carbon Diffuser,8.5/10.5 x 19" SSR Professor MS1 FOR LED ANGEL EYE RETRO-FITTING IN THE UK, GET IN TOUCH & VISIT THE LINK BELOW. https://www.facebook.com/LiteAngelsE92 .............. http://www.LiteAngels.co.uk

12-31-2012, 11:13 AM	#10
chriz1 Private Drives: 320d? Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: S.wales Posts: 91 iTrader: (0)	Check out https://www.national.co.uk/ Who I use for interim oil service,I can't get the oil for that price let alone have it changed too.

01-01-2013, 06:46 AM	#11
seanblee Captain Drives: E92 335i SE Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Enfield, UK Posts: 658 iTrader: (1)	http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-686-bmw-longlife-04.aspx - I used Fuchs Titan GT1 Pro C-3 last time. There's a similar oil called Titan GT1 Pro Flex, but apparently the main difference is that C-3 uses fully synthetic base stocks whereas Flex uses refined mineral oil (see here), so I think C-3 is a better bet. __________________ 2007 E92 335i SE auto \| Monaco Blue \| Cream Beige \| Quaife LSD \| Birds B3 ARBs \| Evolve Stage 1 \| CIC retrofit

01-07-2013, 05:50 PM	#15
tmarshall57 Second Lieutenant Drives: E90 330d Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bury, Lancs, UK Posts: 214 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 e90 330d [0.00] 1997 K1100RS Specia ... [0.00]	Have a look at this http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=406804 I've used these guys 4 or 5 times now. I have always for some reason been quoted a cheaper price when I call in and ask for a quote (£45 last time - June 2012). Car has now done 137k miles (131k with me at the wheel) and seems to be going strong. I have never bothered providing OEM filter as Unipart has to be good enough. National do use Castrol Edge LL04 Oil as prescribed by BMW __________________ e90 330d, Montego Blue, Beige Dakota Leather, Auto, Nav Pro, Bluetooth Prep, BMW Connected Drive, Voice Control, Sports Seats, Split Rear Seat, 18" Ellipsoid Wheels Style 162 Burr Walnut Trim

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