[bimmette]

Originally Posted by Lotus99

I think it's funny people stay away from brands that are already high end for 99% of applications (Mobil 1 and Castrol which are recommended by makes like BMW and Porsche), and go for other brands that market themselves as boutique high end oils. Maybe if you're racing your car all the time... Or going tons of miles between changes, but otherwise, I don't buy it.

Hmmm ok. Yeah I didn't realize they were so high end until I had problems finding them today.

[kaede]

Originally Posted by bimmette

Damnit I drove to Walmart today in Bellingham and they don't have Moly or Motul!

I am sorry xD I bought ALL the M1 0w-40 that i could get my hands on over the long weekend at the same walmart (picked up 8 jugs) if you really in need of some i can definitely give you two jugs, just pay me for it $30CAD or $27.50USD each (remember, WA have 10% tax =D)

They don't carry Liqui moly or motul since those are more premium brands. For those, i will just shop online for since i have always gotten the cheapest deals there. Have fun!

[bimmette]

Originally Posted by kaede

I am sorry xD I bought ALL the M1 0w-40 that i could get my hands on over the long weekend at the same walmart (picked up 8 jugs) if you really in need of some i can definitely give you two jugs, just pay me for it $30CAD or $27.50USD each (remember, WA have 10% tax =D)

They don't carry Liqui moly or motul since those are more premium brands. For those, i will just shop online for since i have always gotten the cheapest deals there. Have fun!

Hahaha, that's ok. Well done haha! I'll find it elsewhere!

[CaptChaos]

Motul is very hard to find in a retail store in GVA. If you want it, you can order it through CG Motorsports or Performance One. Both are indy BMW service shops in Richmond. Motul X-cess 5W40 is LL-01 and should be about $10-12/litre.

[cuiter23]

Originally Posted by bimmette

Where do you buy yours?

I get it at a local shop with the oil change. If you want I can contact them for you.

[Lotus99]

Originally Posted by CaptChaos

Motul X-cess 5W40 is LL-01 and should be about $10-12/litre.

Wow, really? At CG?

Mobil 1 5W30 is $14 a liter at C Tire regular price. I see they have the 4.4 L jug on sale from $50 to $32 right now.

I'd snap that up Bimmette!

If you're really hung up on getting the 0W40 blend, I'd personally just get it from C Tire (but it only comes in 1 liter size, not jug). I mean, saving a few bucks a liter on 8 liters, is it worth all the hassle to drive to Bellingham unless you're already going down for a bunch of other stuff? LOL...

Originally Posted by cuiter23

I get it at a local shop with the oil change. If you want I can contact them for you.

And who would that be? We can always use recommendations to good indy shops!

[Lotus99]

Oh, on a related topic:

Why do so many people, especially in Vancouver, go for the 0W40 oil instead of the 5W30 that dealers put in and should be fine as per BMW?

[VanSky]

Originally Posted by bimmette

Hahaha, that's ok. Well done haha! I'll find it elsewhere!

I can get Motul 8100 5w40 for $47.50/5L or Liqui Moly 10W60 for $52.50/5L.

[CaptChaos]

Originally Posted by Lotus99

Wow, really? At CG?

Yeah, both CG and Performance One use Motul as their default shop oil. They don't carry all the different types and weights in stock but they can bring in anything from Motul very quickly.

[CaptChaos]

Originally Posted by Lotus99

Why do so many people, especially in Vancouver, go for the 0W40 oil instead of the 5W30 that dealers put in and should be fine as per BMW?

Because Mobil 1 0W40 is one of the easiest BMW LL-01 oils to find.

[cuiter23]

Originally Posted by Lotus99

Wow, really? At CG?

Mobil 1 5W30 is $14 a liter at C Tire regular price. I see they have the 4.4 L jug on sale from $50 to $32 right now.

I'd snap that up Bimmette!

If you're really hung up on getting the 0W40 blend, I'd personally just get it from C Tire (but it only comes in 1 liter size, not jug). I mean, saving a few bucks a liter on 8 liters, is it worth all the hassle to drive to Bellingham unless you're already going down for a bunch of other stuff? LOL...



And who would that be? We can always use recommendations to good indy shops!

I get my oil and filter changes done at TS Auto Design. They are located in Richmond on No.5 road. They have reasonable prices for oil changes and also sell oil by itself if you need.

[bimmette]

Originally Posted by CaptChaos

Motul is very hard to find in a retail store in GVA. If you want it, you can order it through CG Motorsports or Performance One. Both are indy BMW service shops in Richmond. Motul X-cess 5W40 is LL-01 and should be about $10-12/litre.

Ah, thanks for the info!

[bimmette]

Originally Posted by cuiter23

I get my oil and filter changes done at TS Auto Design. They are located in Richmond on No.5 road. They have reasonable prices for oil changes and also sell oil by itself if you need.

Oh yes, I forgot you go there! We talked about that! I actually contacted Frank yesterday to see if he could install my springs but he's pretty busy. Will probably go somewhere else.

[kaede]

Originally Posted by CaptChaos

Yeah, both CG and Performance One use Motul as their default shop oil. They don't carry all the different types and weights in stock but they can bring in anything from Motul very quickly.

Wonder how much they charge for Motul 300V xD I pay around $342.56USD shipped for 24 litres of 5w-40 (works out to be $14.27USD/liter - which is THE CHEAPEST i can find online.) If anyone is as nuts as i am into buying this "boutique" oil pm me for where i get the 300V xD but it is definitely overkill for most applications 24 liters is good for four changes so isnt that bad of a deal.

[kaede]

Originally Posted by Lotus99

Oh, on a related topic:

Why do so many people, especially in Vancouver, go for the 0W40 oil instead of the 5W30 that dealers put in and should be fine as per BMW?

I have no clue. My race boy mentality is fading away, so when i go through all the motul's i have stocked up at home i'm switching to M1 0W-40. I think i like the M1 0w-40 due to the fact that i have read multiple great reviews at many different euro car forums (here on e90post, mini, merc, porsche, etc). Whether its that good or not i dont really care, i change my oil quite often anyways. However, the price factor is also a good incentive, $25USD/5 liters @ bellingham wallmart aint that bad (mind you i dont frequent the States, so i try to pick up as many as possible when i do go).

[Lotus99]

Originally Posted by cuiter23

I get my oil and filter changes done at TS Auto Design. They are located in Richmond on No.5 road. They have reasonable prices for oil changes and also sell oil by itself if you need.

Thanks for the share.

I see their site says they do custom exhaust work. Do you think they'd be into doing the famous PE exhaust mod?

I went to Speed Syndicate, and they're very particular, and said it would take a whole day to do it properly so I'm checking out other places, as everyone says it should be a 3 hour job tops...

[Lotus99]

Originally Posted by Lotus99

Why do so many people, especially in Vancouver, go for the 0W40 oil instead of the 5W30 that dealers put in and should be fine as per BMW?

Originally Posted by CaptChaos

Because Mobil 1 0W40 is one of the easiest BMW LL-01 oils to find.

Thx. Are there no downsides to using a 0W40 blend at all? I can't recall if it's thicker or thinner than 5W30 for example.

[CaptChaos]

Originally Posted by Lotus99

Thx. Are there no downsides to using a 0W40 blend at all? I can't recall if it's thicker or thinner than 5W30 for example.

As long as its LL-01 then you are good to go. The weights are a bit different depending on oil vendor (0W30, 5W30, 5W40, 0W40) but you can use any of them. Choose by your own preference, price or availability.

[bimmette]

I just ordered Liqui Moly 5w40 ($37 for 5l) from Amazon.com. Thanks for all your suggestions guys!

[dtea604]

Originally Posted by bimmette

I just ordered Liqui Moly 5w40 ($37 for 5l) from Amazon.com. Thanks for all your suggestions guys!

Ur gunna need 7qts which is about 7L

[bimmette]

Originally Posted by dtea604

Ur gunna need 7qts which is about 7L

I bought two 5litres. Thanks!

[cuiter23]

Originally Posted by bimmette

I just ordered Liqui Moly 5w40 ($37 for 5l) from Amazon.com. Thanks for all your suggestions guys!

Good choice!

Originally Posted by Lotus99

Thanks for the share.

I see their site says they do custom exhaust work. Do you think they'd be into doing the famous PE exhaust mod?

I went to Speed Syndicate, and they're very particular, and said it would take a whole day to do it properly so I'm checking out other places, as everyone says it should be a 3 hour job tops...

Yea, they can do everything. Swing by and tell them that I sent you see if they can hook you up! Let me know how it turns out.