whats the best engine oil to use
08-25-2009, 10:37 AM
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German castrol (available at autozone, "european formula").
Or believe it or not, the exact same stuff at the dealer is like $1 less a quart (BMW oil)
Or believe it or not, the exact same stuff at the dealer is like $1 less a quart (BMW oil)
08-25-2009, 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by adjmcloon' post='988298' date='Aug 25 2009, 11:37 AM
German castrol (available at autozone, "european formula").
Or believe it or not, the exact same stuff at the dealer is like $1 less a quart (BMW oil)
Or believe it or not, the exact same stuff at the dealer is like $1 less a quart (BMW oil)
Where did you get the information indicating they are the same?
08-25-2009, 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by e60hodzic530' post='988327' date='Aug 25 2009, 11:58 AM
i use Castrol 5w30...should i be using 0w30? does that even exist lol..
08-25-2009, 11:54 AM
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I think the whole oil debate is overrated. Get a name brand synthetic in the right visco and you're set. Honestly, has anyone heard of engine failures due to improper oil(sans non-synthetic)? People can debate over additives and detergents till the cows come home. Just my $.02
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08-25-2009, 03:29 PM
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Well you can say that if you want, but when your talking about a $50K+ investment, I think it would be who of you to at least use the proper oil as designated by BMW. This isn't an ancient push-rod engine.
I agree that brands names don't mean much, but getting an oil that has the proper certification is important, whether you want to think so or not.
I agree that brands names don't mean much, but getting an oil that has the proper certification is important, whether you want to think so or not.
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I've used Castrol Syntec European Formula SAE 0W-30 twice.
BMW Long-life rating LL-01 Approved Synthetic Oils for the US Market:
- Castrol Syntec European Formula SAE 0W-30
- Mobil 1 SAE 0W-40
- Pennzoil Platinum European Formula Ultra SAE 5W-30
- Valvoline SynPower SAE 5W-30
08-26-2009, 12:14 AM
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I just can't believe Craig hasn't thrown any smoothies at anyone here 
You guys, oil is oil - get the right viscocity, use synthetic and you'll be just fine. Obviously avoid shady stuff and you're good 
You guys, oil is oil - get the right viscocity, use synthetic and you'll be just fine. Obviously avoid shady stuff and you're good
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Originally Posted by kaiten408' post='988570' date='Aug 25 2009, 07:29 PM
Well you can say that if you want, but when your talking about a $50K+ investment, I think it would be who of you to at least use the proper oil as designated by BMW. This isn't an ancient push-rod engine.
I agree that brands names don't mean much, but getting an oil that has the proper certification is important, whether you want to think so or not.
I agree that brands names don't mean much, but getting an oil that has the proper certification is important, whether you want to think so or not.
