sorry a couple of OIL questions

alpinewhite3 · 03-23-2006, 01:37 AM

Sorry to bring up this topic again but i drive pretty rough so I am planning to change my oil at 5,000 miles. I just had a few questions that i couldnt find by searching. What type of oil do you guys reccomend+what comes from the factory? Is it mobil 1 or castrol? I want highest HP output. Also how much is a typical oil change at the dealer b/c they tend to charge outrageous prices for everything so just curious.

ItalyBMW325 · 03-23-2006, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by agent0986

Sorry to bring up this topic again but i drive pretty rough so I am planning to change my oil at 5,000 miles. I just had a few questions that i couldnt find by searching. What type of oil do you guys reccomend+what comes from the factory? Is it mobil 1 or castrol? I want highest HP output. Also how much is a typical oil change at the dealer b/c they tend to charge outrageous prices for everything so just curious.

BMW oil is made by castrol. I use Mobil 1 just because thats what I trust. Not to say there is anything wrong with Castrol just my preference.

E90Fleet · 03-23-2006, 04:59 AM

Factory oil is Castrol TXT 5W-30

In the USA you can only get this oil from a BMW Dealer and its called BMW Synthetic.

The other approved oil that is easy to get in the USA is Mobil 1 0W-40
Not the Mobil 1 5W-30 in the USA, the only Mobil 1 5W-30 approved is the very new European formula "5W-30 ESP"

Jongi · 03-23-2006, 07:28 AM

Which garages stock the Castrol in SA E90?

Mr. BMW · 03-23-2006, 07:52 AM

My dealer her in MA uses Mobile 1. I just buy it there and get 20% off with the BMW CCA discount, so it's cheaper than buying it at Walmart.

I plan doing it twice a year. I'll do the first one at around 5K and then let the dealer do the next one and so on...

youngtechman · 03-23-2006, 07:56 AM

I just checking Castrol website , and found they do have a oil (0W-30) which is BMW Approved LL-01 oil, and it is available in US/Canada.
Is this what we needed????

Castrol SYNTEC 0W-30 Approved:
API SL/CF. ACEA: A3, B3, B4. VW 502 00, 505 00, 503 01. BMW Longlife-01. MB 229.1, 229.3. Porsche approved.

I saw them in Costco, only CAD$5.6 a liter.

Anyone know is this the one????
E90Fleet?

E90Fleet · 03-23-2006, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Jongi

Which garages stock the Castrol in SA E90?

Any BMW Dealer
Midas also sometimes has

Just ask for Castrol TXT 5W-30

Hunter399 · 03-23-2006, 08:50 AM

E90fleet...

WHERE IS YOUR CAR???!!!

E90Fleet · 03-23-2006, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by youngtechman

I just checking Castrol website , and found they do have a oil (0W-30) which is BMW Approved LL-01 oil, and it is available in US/Canada.
Is this what we needed????

Castrol SYNTEC 0W-30 Approved:
API SL/CF. ACEA: A3, B3, B4. VW 502 00, 505 00, 503 01. BMW Longlife-01. MB 229.1, 229.3. Porsche approved.

I saw them in Costco, only CAD$5.6 a liter.

Anyone know is this the one????
E90Fleet?

If its BMW LL-01 or LL-04 approved, then its fine

I see some websites say its called "0W-30 European Formula"

StevoSEA · 03-23-2006, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by agent0986

Sorry to bring up this topic again but i drive pretty rough so I am planning to change my oil at 5,000 miles. I just had a few questions that i couldnt find by searching. What type of oil do you guys reccomend+what comes from the factory? Is it mobil 1 or castrol? I want highest HP output. Also how much is a typical oil change at the dealer b/c they tend to charge outrageous prices for everything so just curious.

Why not just do the simple and easy thing and buy BMW synthetic 5w-30 from your dealership. It's cheaper than Mobil 1 and Castrol. Here in SoCal I pay $4.99 a qt for the BMW oil and $11.00 for the filter kit from the dealership. Auto parts store charge $5.99 for either Mobil 1 or Castrol and do not as of yet carry the filter kits. If you buy BMW Synthetic you will not have to worry about wether you purchased the proper oil.

hotsand5 · 03-23-2006, 10:34 AM

I changed my own oil at 5,300 miles. I didn't know that she can swallow 7 quarts of oil though! Buy the oil from the dealer and be on the safe side.

SnEeKy4LiFe · 03-23-2006, 10:39 PM

has anyone try Redline syn. oil? planning to use this on my 330i. cuz this is what i used in my other cars. it super good and read that this is the best syn. oil on the market.

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E90Fleet Lieutenant General 1312 Rep 10,185 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	Factory oil is Castrol TXT 5W-30 In the USA you can only get this oil from a BMW Dealer and its called BMW Synthetic. The other approved oil that is easy to get in the USA is Mobil 1 0W-40 Not the Mobil 1 5W-30 in the USA, the only Mobil 1 5W-30 approved is the very new European formula "5W-30 ESP" __________________ BMW if you are reading, I need a job, Please.
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youngtechman Private First Class 18 Rep 122 Posts Drives: 330i -> X3 M40i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	I just checking Castrol website , and found they do have a oil (0W-30) which is BMW Approved LL-01 oil, and it is available in US/Canada. Is this what we needed???? Castrol SYNTEC 0W-30 Approved: API SL/CF. ACEA: A3, B3, B4. VW 502 00, 505 00, 503 01. BMW Longlife-01. MB 229.1, 229.3. Porsche approved. I saw them in Costco, only CAD$5.6 a liter. Anyone know is this the one???? E90Fleet? __________________ E90 - 330i Arctic Metallic -> X3 M40i (Soon)
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SnEeKy4LiFe Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 229 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hawaii iTrader: (4)	has anyone try Redline syn. oil? planning to use this on my 330i. cuz this is what i used in my other cars. it super good and read that this is the best syn. oil on the market. __________________ Sneeky4life '06 330i, SG, ZSP, ZPP, Blackline Taillight, 20" Vossen CV3, M3 front and rear..
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