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Old Sep 28, 2009 | 03:48 PM
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I see most reference Long-Life 01 BMW oil spec...and use the 0w40 Mobil 1.

I read elsewhere that Pepboys now sells Mobil 1 5W30 ESP which is Long-Life 04 BMW spec. $7/liter.

Here is the mobil one webpage: Mobil 1 5w30 esp

What is the consensus on the oil used for DIY?

FYI: Mobil 1 website recommends Mobil 1 0w40 for my 2007 550i.
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Old Sep 28, 2009 | 04:32 PM
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You can't use Long-Life 04 oil in gas engines in North America. You must use Long-Life 01 oil.
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Old Sep 29, 2009 | 04:41 AM
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Originally Posted by hmc' post='1019653' date='Sep 28 2009, 08:32 PM
You can't use Long-Life 04 oil in gas engines in North America. You must use Long-Life 01 oil.
Thanks. Yes, I just got a reply on an oil forum that LL-04 isnt recommended with gas that contains ethanol. Rules out US basically.
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