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12-23-2009, 04:56 PM | #23 | |
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12-23-2009, 05:06 PM | #24 |
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0W-30 Castrol Syntec is the only PAO oil from the Syntec line. The logic would have been true if it was a 5W-30 Syntec. Also, bavauto suggests oils that are LL-04 approved. However these oils are not recommended by BMW to be used in the USA due to the quality of our fuels. Use LL-01 if you worry about warranty issues. |
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01-01-2010, 09:49 PM | #28 |
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... so which is the best motor oil for my bmw 335i...?
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I would want something that would give me a hot oil massage though...... I've been doing my oil change on my previous cars using 5w-30 and 10w-30 not even thinking if it's the right one.. And just lately since I will be changing oil on my 335, I tried to look around for a good one and found 0W-40.. Saw that it's recommended for turbocharged or supercharged vehicles.. BMW LONGLIFE OIL 01 approved as well. Here's the specs: http://www.mobil.com/USA-English/Lub...lPropertyTitle Check out the Q/A thread at Mobil1: http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/...ewer_BMWs.aspx The following is also a thread but pretty much not a BMW vehicle. Check it out too cause it kinda talks about temperatures on turbo engines: http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/...ne_Coking.aspx |
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01-20-2010, 05:06 AM | #31 |
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after juggling through few thread like this, i've decided to settle with TOTAL Quartz INEO MC3 5W30, which meets bmw LL and also in grade 4 oil...
it's graded as ACEA A3/B4 (High performance and or extended drain/For direct injection passenger car diesel engines) it's graded as SM which is newest API standard. http://www.aa1car.com/library/API_ratings.pdf some more useful link about general understanding about API and ACEA rating and information on motor oil in general http://www.carbibles.com/engineoil_bible.html
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I remembered this thead after going reading another thread actually..
So, I guess it makes more sense now that 0W is recommended than the 10W or 5W.. Read thru... Be sure to have time allocated.. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=344995
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02-19-2010, 09:21 PM | #33 | |
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hun77777, after all this talk on the ATF fluid thread about staying with an OE approved oil, if you actually changed your oil with the TOTAL Quartz INEO MC3 5W30, an LL-04 low sap oil, you've used the wrong oil. In the US, BMW says to use only LL-01 approved oil, not LL-04 and that is due to our fuel quality issues as mentioned above. If you had a 335d, the LL-04 would have been the proper oil. So it looks like your car not only has the wrong ATF fluid but the wrong oil as well. The funny thing is that you've researched the subject and you wanted to do it right. And worst, even Bavauto recommends an LL-04 oil for the N54 in the US! It would be wise to drain your oil and use a LL-01 approved oil or equivalent. If Total is the brand you like, the QUARTZ 9000 ENERGY 0W30 is LL-01 (Long Life 01) approved. Last edited by jimk; 02-19-2010 at 09:45 PM.. |
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02-20-2010, 01:05 AM | #34 | |
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As far as engine oil goes, my warranty ran out and i don't care much on engine oils and spec. i will experiment with few other oils in the future to see if i come across any difference. i was mainly debating 900 engergy 0w30 and the one that i used but i was under the impression that LL04 was backward compatible to LL01. Certainly not the case for the warranty as far as BMWNA concerns... i read Bavauto article before i made up my mind and that probably influenced me somehow...
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02-20-2010, 02:46 AM | #35 |
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As long as you change your oil regularly, ANY of the LL01 will suffice.
My theory is that a cheap LL01 oil (Mobil 1 0W-40 on discount) every 5000 miles is better than an expensive LL01 oil every 10000+ miles. |
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02-20-2010, 01:57 PM | #37 |
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nope after several dealer trips and annoying the heck out of part dept guy about 929 part number, i just got confirmed from SA that it is right one and they can print new invoice out with 516 number if it REALLY BOTHERS ME... does that make me feel any happier, not really. but i'm sure that will shut some people off as far as oem fluids concerns...
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02-21-2010, 07:54 AM | #38 | |
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Do you know for sure that LL-01 approved oils arent just some mediocre stuff that is stamped LL-01 just because they "paid" bmw to get themselves certified? At least UOA's provide some verifiable information on how an oil is performing, but what parameters make an oil LL-01 spec? seeing the way bmw does stuff(lifetime atf fill, 25k km oil changes) i wouldnt really trust all they say because you wont know if its really best for the consumer or for their own pockets |
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02-21-2010, 05:12 PM | #39 |
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wouldn´t it be wisest to actually buy the original BMW oil, if one was worried about the quality standard of the oil, and engine safety
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A picture is worth a thousand words.
http://sas-origin.onstreammedia.com/.../PC/index.html Select the spec on the left. See the resulting diagram. In this case, compare BMW LL01 to API SM. |
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02-21-2010, 11:29 PM | #41 | |
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is bmw's recommendation what's best for engine longevity or merely to cover their asses up to the point whr the warranty is over. using the analogy of bmw's atf lifetime fill- obviously no oil can last 20 years(for now). the lifetime may be only referring to the lifetime of the vehicle which may only be up to the point the warranty is over, which again is extremely misleading to consumers. seeing the way bmw does things and hands out recommendations like this i wouldnt really trust/follow it should i be looking to keep my car past warranty LL-01 oils may be sufficient to keep the car running (barely) past warranty coverage but i believe (and op is also looking for) better oils out there |
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so are all all Mobil 1 0W40 considered LL01 approved or is it a specified?
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all...there is only one mobil1 0-40
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