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| 08-04-2016, 11:27 PM | #1 |
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BMW switched engine oils again
Manufacturer is still Shell, but now they are stocking 0W-30 with the twin power turbo label as of sometime in July. I get oil from my local dealer because its so cheap so I was quite surprised when I heard the news as during my last oil change I picked up the 5W-30.
The dealer had no more 5W-30 so I ended up going with the new weight. I'll give it a try. Apparently they are stocking different weights for some of the newer cars and 2 different weights for the diesel cars, one for pre-2016 and one for new diesels. Don't want to start an oil debate, run whatever oil you want, but just passing some info along. |
| 08-05-2016, 08:53 AM | #3 |
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Weird, wonder if it is an intentional switch or if your dealer just is out of the other weight?
I have always run the OEM oil, but my next change I think I might switch to Motul as I don't use the car in cold temps so don't need 0W.
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| 08-05-2016, 10:38 AM | #4 | |
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Sorry, should have clarified in the original post, the dealer said they won't be stocking 5W-30 anymore. I'm gonna see how this goes as I also debated using Motul but it's pricey. |
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| 08-05-2016, 01:44 PM | #7 |
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We actually currently offer 7 different oils.
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| 08-05-2016, 05:06 PM | #9 |
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Yeah I'm switching to 5w40 next oil change, going to try liqui moly. Found an authorized retailer near me that I didn't know existed not too long ago, so don't have to worry about shipping and everything is usually same or next day.
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| 08-06-2016, 08:02 AM | #11 |
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BMW changed their testing procedures. The new formulation of Mobil 1 0-40 no longer meets the BMW LL-01 standard. Whether that means anything is open to debate.
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1230085 https://mobiloil.com/en/motor-oils/mobil-1/mobil-1 Response from ExxonMobil ExxonMobil Team, ExxonMobil May 16, 2016 Quality & performance of the new Mobil 1 FS 0W-40 is comparable to the outgoing Mobil 1 0W-40, carrying many of the same claims. However, Mobil 1 FS 0W-40 no longer carries BMW LL-01, due to changes in BMW’s testing requirement. |
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| 08-07-2016, 11:08 AM | #12 |
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http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums...Number=2496445
3 quarts of Redline 0w-30 and 3 quarts of Redline 0w-40 appear to be a good combo FYI 
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| 08-07-2016, 12:01 PM | #13 |
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Can anyone else confirm 5w30 is no longer being applied by all dealers?
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| 08-07-2016, 12:09 PM | #14 |
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this is not true i just bought 5w30 twin power turbo from Bavaria BMW in Edmonton.
Thinking about going to 0w40 mobile 1 euro formula for the cold winters here |
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It's about $7/quart and the filter is like $8.50.
