Difference between BMW oils?

MSport_Jon · 02-25-2016, 08:34 AM

hello all,

i have a question. Is there a difference chemically between this
83210398507

and this???

83212365933

Or is it just a marketing gimmick?

Price difference is significant between the two.

MSport_Jon · 02-25-2016, 08:57 AM

Damnit i found the answer in the 1addicts forums... The latter is not a full synthetic formula although some websites state that it is and it is approve for the N55

F32Fleet · 02-25-2016, 07:57 PM

LL04 is a Mid-Saps version of LL01.

LL04 ACEA C3
LL01 ACEA A3/B4

Both oils perform the same in your market (Germany) since your have Ultra Low Sulphur Gasoline.

ecf34 · 02-26-2016, 02:08 PM

I'm looking to get a quart of 0W-40 for emergencies, does it matter if I go with BMW branded or Mobil 1?

MSport_Jon · 02-27-2016, 04:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ecf34

I'm looking to get a quart of 0W-40 for emergencies, does it matter if I go with BMW branded or Mobil 1?

BMW does not make their oil. They buy from manufacturers and brand it as theirs. Stick with manufacturer of the oil inside the car already just to be safe. I think it is in fact Mobil 1 but not 100% sure. you will need to research the part number used.

gatorfast · 02-28-2016, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MSport_Jon

Quote:

Originally Posted by ecf34

I'm looking to get a quart of 0W-40 for emergencies, does it matter if I go with BMW branded or Mobil 1?

BMW does not make their oil. They buy from manufacturers and brand it as theirs. Stick with manufacturer of the oil inside the car already just to be safe. I think it is in fact Mobil 1 but not 100% sure. you will need to research the part number used.

BMW oil is currently made by Shell/Pennzoil (previously BP/Castrol).

Ian1973 · 03-04-2016, 08:26 PM

Definitely NOT Mobil 1

gatorfast · 03-05-2016, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ian1973

Definitely NOT Mobil 1

Why not? Mobil 1 0w40 is one of the best off the shelf euro oils you can buy.

MSport_Jon · 05-16-2016, 06:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gatorfast

Why not? Mobil 1 0w40 is one of the best off the shelf euro oils you can buy.

Indeed... They make good stuff...

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