MOBIL 1 0W-40
02-12-2005, 01:10 AM
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I know the book calls for 5W-30, but does anyone see the harm in changing to Mobil 1 0W-40 European Car Formula? I used it religiously in my former Audi's. They've now improved the formula, and it has always met the European standards,(ACEA3, I believe). Besides, I refuse to use Castrol SYN-ROT in any car I own.
02-12-2005, 01:20 AM
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Originally Posted by E60Speed' date='Feb 12 2005, 05:15 AM
Mobil 1 0W-40 is approved for the E60
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02-12-2005, 01:27 AM
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By the way, E60Speed, I'm planning on getting an E90 sometime in the fall, and i read that BMW is going to be bringing in a lot of them to the US from the South Africa plant. Now, you are probably a little biased, but should I insist on one made in Deutchland, or are the SA ones just as good? To me, a real Bimmer is made in Germany. Your thoughts?
02-12-2005, 01:27 AM
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I dont know what you get there in the USA , but the Castrol here is some of the best stuff you get.
The Castrol TXT LL01 5w-30 and new Castrol SLX LL04 0W-30, Castrl TXT LL04 5W-30 were specifically formulated for BMW
BMW reccomends castrol because they are there Formula 1 partners, and castrol makes oils specially for BMW ( TXT, SLX and TWS )
The Castrol TXT LL01 5w-30 and new Castrol SLX LL04 0W-30, Castrl TXT LL04 5W-30 were specifically formulated for BMW
BMW reccomends castrol because they are there Formula 1 partners, and castrol makes oils specially for BMW ( TXT, SLX and TWS )
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Originally Posted by niktee' date='Feb 12 2005, 05:27 AM
By the way, E60Speed,? I'm planning on getting an E90 sometime in the fall, and i read that BMW is going to be bringing in a lot of them to the US from the South Africa plant.? Now, you are probably a little biased, but should I insist on one made in Deutchland, or are the SA ones just as good?? To me, a real Bimmer is made in Germany.? Your thoughts?
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Really
For more than 5 years in a row the plant here has won the BMW award for the best produced cars in the Group. Australia reported when they switched from German produced to SA produced cars the problems that needed rectifying after production reduced by 80%.
They produce the cars at a slower rate here than in germany, giving them more time to do a quality job
They have been supplying E46 325i to the USA since the model came out.
All the above information is freely known here and been reported in the press and by BMW many times.
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Originally Posted by niktee' date='Feb 12 2005, 11:27 AM
To me, a real Bimmer is made in Germany.? Your thoughts?
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Originally Posted by E60Speed' date='Feb 12 2005, 05:27 AM
I dont know what you get there in the USA , but the Castrol here is some of the best stuff you get.
The Castrol TXT LL01 5w-30 and new Castrol SLX LL04 0W-30, Castrl TXT LL04 5W-30 were specifically formulated for BMW
BMW reccomends castrol because they are there Formula 1 partners, and castrol makes oils specially for BMW ( TXT, SLX and TWS )
The Castrol TXT LL01 5w-30 and new Castrol SLX LL04 0W-30, Castrl TXT LL04 5W-30 were specifically formulated for BMW
BMW reccomends castrol because they are there Formula 1 partners, and castrol makes oils specially for BMW ( TXT, SLX and TWS )
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Originally Posted by BangleBox_530d' date='Feb 12 2005, 05:35 AM
[quote name='niktee' date='Feb 12 2005, 11:27 AM']To me, a real Bimmer is made in Germany.? Your thoughts?
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[/quote]Thenn you shouldnt buy a X5, X3, Z4 or a lot of USA 325i, or most RHD E46 Saloons
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Originally Posted by BangleBox_530d' date='Feb 12 2005, 05:35 AM
[quote name='niktee' date='Feb 12 2005, 11:27 AM']To me, a real Bimmer is made in Germany.? Your thoughts?
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[/quote]Hey Bangle Box, it,s ,what, 11:40, or so, in the UK. Have I missed anything in the next 6 hours?