What engine oil is your BMW running?

hellokitty · 04-21-2019, 03:20 PM

Another thing to keep in mind is if you run E85, you need to change your oil more frequently.

Based on oil analysis, I lost 2500 miles (from 7500 to 5000) of TBN retention using Redline oil. No more extended OCI for me.

adc100 · 04-22-2019, 08:32 AM

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Interesting. I use the Fram Ultras in the other cars, the BMWs get the Mann.
I didn't realize the Ultras came with the o-rings and crush washer until now.
On amazon the fram is over 2x the price as Mann.

Like 8 bucks at Walmart and considering we all use 40 bucks a week for gas....................

aus · 05-26-2019, 07:37 PM

What weight oil are you guys getting?
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Barra · 10-16-2019, 10:36 PM

I got a new N63 engine under the Bang Class action and noticed the first fill was LL12 FE. I asked the dealer and was informed this is the new standard across the board (even through all posts say it's Diesel only for single turbo). Given issues I had with valve stem seals on old engine with LL01 high SAPS oil, I am going to keep using LL12 0W30 Fuchs brand and change the oil myself every 5K miles. No oil consumption, better gas mileage by at least 1 mile/gallon albeit a new engine. Low TBN (~8.9) should be OK if I'm changing every 5K.

Cs77 · 10-23-2019, 10:43 AM

What do you think about this oil?

https://www.mapodo.de/de/castrol-mag...c3-5w-30-5-ltr

EstorilM240 · 10-25-2019, 08:54 PM

Piggybacking off this thread, anyone know why my CBS might suddenly go from 10K intervals to 5K? Changed it at 8K, 16K, 26K, 36K (maintenance reminder came on each time). At 39K it still said some 8K miles to go, then suddenly I was overdue by 30 miles at 41K (no countdown). 80%+ highway miles. Quite a few on this thread seem to be doing 5K OCI but it seems excessive for this usage and very weird how it suddenly went to this interval

(Other thread https://www.2addicts.com/forums/show...php?p=25386169)

gatorfast · 10-25-2019, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by EstorilM240

Piggybacking off this thread, anyone know why my CBS might suddenly go from 10K intervals to 5K? Changed it at 8K, 16K, 26K, 36K (maintenance reminder came on each time). At 39K it still said some 8K miles to go, then suddenly I was overdue by 30 miles at 41K (no countdown). 80%+ highway miles. Quite a few on this thread seem to be doing 5K OCI but it seems excessive for this usage and very weird how it suddenly went to this interval

(Other thread https://www.2addicts.com/forums/show...php?p=25386169)

Are you sure it's indicating an oil service and not some other required service like brake fluid?

EstorilM240 · 10-26-2019, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by gatorfast

Are you sure it's indicating an oil service and not some other required service like brake fluid?

Yes, it was specifically oil change which I did less than 5K ago along with brake fluid, which is why I was so shocked. Used the oil level checker function and it was also full.

hamera · 10-26-2019, 06:08 AM

Shell helix 0w30

nyboy42 · 11-12-2019, 07:46 PM

I've been using Pennzoil 5w 30 euro L but want to switch to 0w 30. Liqui Molly seems to be a good choice but which particular formula should I go with ?

2011 X3 28i

VisualEcho · 11-12-2019, 08:52 PM

I use whatever the dealer puts in it, but I could probably use cooking oil since I don't drive my car hard at all.

Fritzer · 11-12-2019, 10:20 PM

5w-30 Pentosin, use Mobil 5w-30 "High Mileage" for topping off when it's low.

Thinking about switching to Liquid Moly 5w-40, maybe the Molygen.

gatorfast · 11-13-2019, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by VisualEcho

I use whatever the dealer puts in it, but I could probably use cooking oil since I don't drive my car hard at all.

A light extra virgin olive oil would prob be best for your application.

racerbruce · 11-13-2019, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by gatorfast

A light extra virgin olive oil would prob be best for your application.

....the white truffle oil with a hint of rosemary aroma.

VisualEcho · 11-13-2019, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by gatorfast

A light extra virgin olive oil would prob be best for your application.

That sounds great

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TheMidnightNarwhal · 11-13-2019, 02:05 PM

Switched from Castrol 0W-40 to Pennzoil Euro Platinum 5W-40.

tracer bullet · 11-13-2019, 02:34 PM

Just put Castrol 0W-40 in both my cars.

It used to be good enough for BMW, but it's still good enough for Audi, VW, MB, Porsche...

Pretty sure I'll be fine.

iqraceworks · 11-13-2019, 04:49 PM

I'm running Rotella T6 in my N54.....no issues.

Gjkelly · 11-14-2019, 05:23 AM

+1 for Castrol 0W-40

hellokitty · 11-14-2019, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by TheMidnightNarwhal

Switched from Castrol 0W-40 to Pennzoil Euro Platinum 5W-40.

So annoying that the Pennzoil isn't widely available

TheMidnightNarwhal · 11-14-2019, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by hellokitty

So annoying that the Pennzoil isn't widely available

Where are you that you can't get it?

My 0W-40 German Castrol is actually being phased out of the BMW LL01 in Canada. I know LL01 isn't really a requirement some say but I just found that curious and was the main reason why I decided to switch.

hellokitty · 11-14-2019, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by TheMidnightNarwhal

Where are you that you can't get it?

My 0W-40 German Castrol is actually being phased out of the BMW LL01 in Canada. I know LL01 isn't really a requirement some say but I just found that curious and was the main reason why I decided to switch.

California. Supply has been limited so Amazon has jacked up the price to almost $100/6 quarts. That is more expensive than Redline lol

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Barra Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: E70 X5 5.0, E46 330Ci, E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Illinois iTrader: (0)	I got a new N63 engine under the Bang Class action and noticed the first fill was LL12 FE. I asked the dealer and was informed this is the new standard across the board (even through all posts say it's Diesel only for single turbo). Given issues I had with valve stem seals on old engine with LL01 high SAPS oil, I am going to keep using LL12 0W30 Fuchs brand and change the oil myself every 5K miles. No oil consumption, better gas mileage by at least 1 mile/gallon albeit a new engine. Low TBN (~8.9) should be OK if I'm changing every 5K.
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EstorilM240 Private 115 Rep 87 Posts Drives: 2017 M240i 6MT Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Piggybacking off this thread, anyone know why my CBS might suddenly go from 10K intervals to 5K? Changed it at 8K, 16K, 26K, 36K (maintenance reminder came on each time). At 39K it still said some 8K miles to go, then suddenly I was overdue by 30 miles at 41K (no countdown). 80%+ highway miles. Quite a few on this thread seem to be doing 5K OCI but it seems excessive for this usage and very weird how it suddenly went to this interval (Other thread https://www.2addicts.com/forums/show...php?p=25386169)
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nyboy42 New Member 15 Rep 28 Posts Drives: 2022 m440i Gran Coupe Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	I've been using Pennzoil 5w 30 euro L but want to switch to 0w 30. Liqui Molly seems to be a good choice but which particular formula should I go with ? 2011 X3 28i
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VisualEcho Banned 6660 Rep 4,143 Posts Drives: '18 M2 6MT Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Missouri iTrader: (1) Garage List 2018 BMW M2 [10.00]	I use whatever the dealer puts in it, but I could probably use cooking oil since I don't drive my car hard at all.
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Fritzer No one sleep in Tokyo 960 Rep 1,506 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 328i//1995 E34 530i Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: San Diego, California -> Austin, Texas iTrader: (3)	5w-30 Pentosin, use Mobil 5w-30 "High Mileage" for topping off when it's low. Thinking about switching to Liquid Moly 5w-40, maybe the Molygen. __________________ 2011 E90 328i, 1995 E34 530i, 1992 E32 740i, 1991 E34 525i
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TheMidnightNarwhal Major General 2819 Rep 6,394 Posts Drives: 11' 335is DCT Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Gatineau, Quebec iTrader: (0)	Switched from Castrol 0W-40 to Pennzoil Euro Platinum 5W-40.
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