Originally Posted by kcleung

that statement is clearly technically wrong anyway so you cant believe everything yuo read on the internet. despite that, there are a lot of good info on that thread.

ps, you do know some people here bought their e60 2nd hand and 1 member had driven his e60 round the clock.

Originally Posted by kcleung

thats interesting observation, it might be slightly worse but I myself havent noticed a too drastic increase in fuel consumption (from the mileage clocked between gas station visit).

anyway, after reading the other thread, I might give motul or shell helix a try. the problem w motul is that it is not bmw approved so need to change oil sooner to be on the safe side.

Originally Posted by newbie2

You still have the BMW???

Originally Posted by pinguhk

I change every 7k no matter which oil
if you what BMW approved then get this 1
http://www.motul.com....pdf?1323967432

Originally Posted by newbie2

Be careful, if you want a BMW LL-04 in N52 or before engine.....maybe not very suitable. Do a search on it!

Originally Posted by pinguhk

why this it is BMW approve
the 300 has no BMW approve

Originally Posted by kcleung

Ll04 for Europe only but since hk probably use uk standards so probably ok and in any case, u change oil between 7-8k, it shouldn't be too big of a concern.

Originally Posted by kcleung

Ll04 for Europe only but since hk probably use uk standards so probably ok and in any case, u change oil between 7-8k, it shouldn't be too big of a concern.

Originally Posted by pinguhk

why this it is BMW approve
the 300 has no BMW approve

Originally Posted by newbie2

Wait for your good news for LL04.

But I will stick with LL01 unless I have a diesel engine car.