Which Castrol oil do we use?

armansiu · 09-20-2016, 10:21 AM

I am searching around for the right Castrol oil for my 2011 328.
Should we use 0w30? 0w40? or 5w40? I know I should look for something with BMW LL-01, but Canadian tire web site doesn't show these on description

So just wondering which one I should use? Castrol Edge? SPT? Titanium?

And we need like 7L, right?

Thanks in advance.

fuuuudom · 09-20-2016, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by armansiu

I am searching around for the right Castrol oil for my 2011 328.
Should we use 0w30? 0w40? or 5w40? I know I should look for something with BMW LL-01, but Canadian tire web site doesn't show these on description

So just wondering which one I should use? Castrol Edge? SPT? Titanium?

And we need like 7L, right?

Thanks in advance.

Try liquimoly 5w30, I've been using it ever since I got my 08 335 and swear by it! Engine seems to run a little smoother too

Donutz · 09-20-2016, 03:35 PM

The one made in Germany or Belgium. I've been running Liquimoly but I'm switching to Castrol this week.

armansiu · 09-20-2016, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Donutz

The one made in Germany or Belgium. I've been running Liquimoly but I'm switching to Castrol this week.

I think I know which one. Either Edge SPT or Syntec with European Formula.
But OEM uses 5w30. But I heard not all weights are BMW LL-01. 0w30 will be the closest one?

Thanks.

royaldiamond · 09-20-2016, 09:51 PM

I use Castrol edge syntec 0w40. It says European Formula on the label.

TheBingoBalls · 09-20-2016, 10:02 PM

Any Castrol at Canadian Tire that is labeled LL-01 should be fine. If you're not doing track work, I wouldn't bother with anything else and just stick with OEM from the dealer or any oil you can find at the cheapest price that's labeled LL-01.

dspence44 · 09-20-2016, 11:12 PM

I swapped mine with some Synthetic Castrol Edge 0W-40 from Canadian Tire. Can't beat the price when that goes on sale!

MrAC · 09-21-2016, 10:21 AM

I have a 335i 2010, 132xxxkm, would Synthetic Castrol Edge 0W-40 be ok and how many litres does the engine consume?

And what filter should i use and where should i purchase? Was thinking of getting an oem at the dealership

Thanks!

Bmwner · 09-22-2016, 03:17 PM

Castrol EDGE 0W30 European Formula BMW LL-01 bought from CT on sale $7.99 / LT

Bmwner · 09-22-2016, 03:27 PM

New Bottle

Daaaaaaaan · 09-28-2016, 08:28 PM

Keep an eye out for sales.

Partsource recently had a sale where a 5L jug + 1L (great for us extended intervalers) was... I think CAD$38+tax.

I stocked up!

TheBingoBalls · 09-28-2016, 10:57 PM

I believe Canadian Tire has oil on sale now too.

armansiu · 09-29-2016, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Daaaaaaaan

Keep an eye out for sales.

Partsource recently had a sale where a 5L jug + 1L (great for us extended intervalers) was... I think CAD$38+tax.

I stocked up!

I think the Castrol european formula doesn't have 5L jug, right?

Anyway, just got OEM from dealer. $63 for 7L.

TheBingoBalls · 09-29-2016, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by armansiu

I think the Castrol european formula doesn't have 5L jug, right?

Yes there is, 0W-40 (Belgium) I use that on the MINI.

royaldiamond · 09-29-2016, 04:59 PM

http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/ca...9212p.html#srp

Ow-40 should be longlife-01. not bad for $32.39 for 5L

Daaaaaaaan · 09-29-2016, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by royaldiamond

http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/ca...9212p.html#srp

Ow-40 should be longlife-01. not bad for $32.39 for 5L

Amazon.com has high quality scans here: https://www.amazon.com/Castrol-03101.../dp/B00JGQLZSU. 0W-40 is LL-01 spec.

Looks like it's 5Qt in the US, but the bottles I bought from Partsource are 5L. L vs Qt is only a 5% difference anyway.

Partsource also stocks Mann filters.

Sad we went through all this good advice, found a sale at a convenient location, then OP went to the dealership and paid 50% more...

armansiu · 10-06-2016, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by royaldiamond

http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/ca...9212p.html#srp

Ow-40 should be longlife-01. not bad for $32.39 for 5L

yea, i saw it is on sale last weekend. only for the 5L jug.

Bmwner · 04-27-2017, 12:01 PM

Can i mix gc0w30 with gc0w40? Why do i want to do that? Cos I have 1L 1/2 of gc0w30 at home i can buy the gc0w40 5Lt a bit cheaper .

RameshB · 09-07-2017, 07:45 AM

Hello,
Aprox how many liters of oil would i need to pour in on my '11 328xi.
By the way.. Canadian tire has a sale today

Bmwner · 09-07-2017, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RameshB

Hello,
Aprox how many liters of oil would i need to pour in on my '11 328xi.
By the way.. Canadian tire has a sale today

6.9 Quarts or 6.5 Liters

RameshB · 09-08-2017, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Bmwner

6.9 Quarts or 6.5 Liters

Thank you!!

Part source has 5L on sale for 32$ CAD. Valid till 28th

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armansiu Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 241 Posts Drives: e90 328xi Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: GTA iTrader: (0)	Which Castrol oil do we use? I am searching around for the right Castrol oil for my 2011 328. Should we use 0w30? 0w40? or 5w40? I know I should look for something with BMW LL-01, but Canadian tire web site doesn't show these on description So just wondering which one I should use? Castrol Edge? SPT? Titanium? And we need like 7L, right? Thanks in advance.
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