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What Engine Oil is Best for our BMW?
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04-19-2011, 07:06 AM | #1 |
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What Engine Oil is Best for our BMW?
Hi. I just wanted to know what oil is best for our beloved BMW's. Any benefits or negative effects? At least people will have an idea...
I've been using MOTUL SPECIFIC LL-01. Any feedback on this one? |
04-24-2011, 05:28 AM | #2 |
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The one suggested by BMW......look at your oil cap. Castrol I beleieve
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04-25-2011, 08:43 PM | #3 | |
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BTW Royal Purple not only doesn't meet BMW specs but it certainly isn't one of the tob brands either - a moot point because the OP is in the Philippines and can't get that crap there anyway. |
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04-29-2011, 11:18 AM | #4 |
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If no codes are being thrown use Chevron Techron fuel injector cleaner (concentrate). It solves rpm fluctuating upon cold start-up. Also, for most BMW problems start off by scanning your car with the Peake Research Tool. It contains the actual BMW codes. If you want to register a newly installed battery for free (just buy a $10 cable) and google/download BMWLogger
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04-29-2011, 11:31 AM | #5 |
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I've been switching between Mobil 1 0w40 and Castrol 0W30....both LL-01
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04-29-2011, 01:12 PM | #6 |
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You're right, I lack the Technical information to make the right recommendations.
Please disregard any advice I've given thus far in this discussion guys. |
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04-29-2011, 05:19 PM | #7 | |
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04-29-2011, 05:51 PM | #8 | |
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BTW, if you think this is a duplicate account, please have whichever mod you are closest to check my IP and or MAC. Needless to say, he will inform you I have never been a member here. |
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04-29-2011, 06:58 PM | #9 | |
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04-29-2011, 06:59 PM | #10 | |
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Like posts from TB, one has to ask what the point of your post is. The fact remains that in order to keep your warranty intact, you must use approved oil. Since it is completely impossible for a driver to tell the differences in oils (at least of similar and appropriate viscosity) why would you want to risk your engine for the bragging rights of using some designer oil like Royal Poopie or amSOIL? |
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04-30-2011, 06:36 AM | #11 |
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Specs are the real thing. This or that brand doesn't matter much.
LL-01 is justified by extended oil change intervals. If you change it every 6 months or less, I wouldn't bother about it if out of warranty (I would even use regular dino oil in a turbo engine like I did with my 3 previous turbo cars). However that would be pointless because in my experience, LL-01 are no more expensive than regular synthetic. |
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04-30-2011, 07:06 AM | #12 |
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I've just never understood this question. Many places on the web sell BMW LL-01 oil for $6 a quart, which is comparatively priced with synthetics from the auto parts chains, so why even consider a different oil than what BMW sells as OEM factory-fill lubricant and is as easy to get as a few key strokes and a credit card number.
Then there are boneheads on the Forum like me who keep, time after time, telling everyone they use BMW's oil and filter, at the CBS oil change interval (mine is about every 17,500 miles) and have had no problems with engine performance even after 142,000 miles. Note: if you want to change your oil at half the BMW OCI, then by all means do it; I'm just providing facts (of my experience) as TrackRat likes to see. |
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04-30-2011, 10:25 AM | #13 | |
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04-30-2011, 11:54 AM | #14 | |
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People are going a bit over the top about it. Don't worry if you put a regular mineral oil and change it more often, your engine or turbo won't start to disintegrate. |
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04-30-2011, 02:24 PM | #15 | |
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I don't understand your post. Up until now you've been pretty logical but now you're starting to sound like a designer oil fanboi. Do what you want with your car (see the "why did you buy your car new" thread and these threads are a fine example to not buy used) but please don't give anyone the impression that it is OK to use dino oil in our cars. Last edited by ceb; 04-30-2011 at 09:26 PM.. |
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04-30-2011, 03:56 PM | #16 | |
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All euro oils follow the basica ACEA standards and then each OEM add their little twist on it. Example: Porsche is big on anti-foaming, BMW for VANOS. Some OEM approval is weight specificat Ex. VW 507/504 will always be a 30w. The biggest thing IMO is HTHS. You don't want to go below 3.5 Last edited by F32Fleet; 04-30-2011 at 04:48 PM.. |
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04-30-2011, 04:07 PM | #17 | |
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LL-01 and others similars may have a valid point about lasting. The rest is pure bullshit. Otherwise, you can bet your ass that other engine makers would follow it. Don't be so naive. |
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04-30-2011, 09:06 PM | #19 | ||
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What are you, the white knight for LL-01? The most important sentence in any of your rants: Quote:
You really don't know. Which is why I asked for your credentials. OP didn't state his car was under warranty, so that shouldn't even be discussed here. Reading up on your opinion, I'd agree that if your car is under warranty sticking to an LL-01 makes sense. If not, YMMV. |
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04-06-2020, 04:19 AM | #20 |
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Hi. For my BMW M3 I use - BMW 83-21-2-365-950 Twin power Turbo Ll-01 Fe. I guess it's the best.
I find it in this article about engine car oils for BMW - https://carnesmechanical.com/engine-oil-for-bmw/ |
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04-14-2020, 05:58 PM | #21 |
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MBL8 engine oil additive
Hello, I have in the past with my older BMW's used a product called MBL8 at every service interval. This keeps engine noise down, and helps with lubrication.
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