Proper oil for 135/128?

[SchlauCow]

I bought some of this oil the other day... however, no where does it say "Long life" etc on it... is this oil suitable? I have a 2010 model... I've been reading some posts that state the "LL" type oil is the only acceptable oil for BMW? But perhaps the BMW brand oil implies its authorized usage...

Thanks.

[ridin135]

I used mobil 1 0w40 its the only non bmw oil that I know that is certified

[SchlauCow]

Appears that "long life" is implied when you buy the BMW brand oil. See the following post and check out the attachment:

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...9&postcount=37

[Tom K.]

As that is the oil my dealer has been using in both my E46 and 128i, that is what is required. The manual says to use "BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil", either in 5w30 or 5w40 viscosity. Where did you read "long Life"?

Tom

[SchlauCow]

Originally Posted by Tom K.

As that is the oil my dealer has been using in both my E46 and 128i, that is what is required. The manual says to use "BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil", either in 5w30 or 5w40 viscosity. Where did you read "long Life"?

Tom

Dealer mentioned it to me, also seen it on some posts here. I am assuming the oil I posted is already "long life" standard, as I am getting from this paragraph:

f you need to add oil between oil changes and BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil is unavailable, you may top up the oil level with one of the following approved synthetic oils. For information on checking your engine oil level refer to your vehicle's Owner's Manual.

The oils listed below meet BMW's Long-life rating and are acceptable for use in BMW Passenger vehicles and SAVs in the US market with gasoline engines.


From: http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Conte...ngineOils.aspx

[JimD]

If you look at the pdf linked to the post from "Trackrat", it specifically lists the oil shown in the picture as BMW's recommendation. It lists the same part number as is on the pictured bottle of oil. That is the oil I get when I order an oil change kit from a BMW dealer.

Jim

[NYC6]

Originally Posted by ridin135

I used mobil 1 0w40 its the only non bmw oil that I know that is certified

Any reason why the 0W40?

[Tom K.]

Originally Posted by SchlauCow

Dealer mentioned it to me, also seen it on some posts here. I am assuming the oil I posted is already "long life" standard...

I guess BMW is using the term "Long Life" to mean their approved synthetics. Maybe they think that pacifies folks who don't like the longer change intervals which accompanied the switch to OEM synthetic a decade ago!

At any rate, you have the "approved" oil.
Tom

[Dackelone]

Originally Posted by NYC6

Any reason why the 0W40?

Yes, the 0w40 oil is the ONLY Mobil-1 oil that meets BMW's LL1 specs!

[heffergm]

I carry a qt of valvoline 5w30 synpower. It's another commonly available oil that meets the spec.

[Cuz5150]

The Oil to use is the German Castrol syntec European formula 0W-30.
Thats the oil BMW dealerships should be selling.

[NYC6]

Originally Posted by Dackelone

Yes, the 0w40 oil is the ONLY Mobil-1 oil that meets BMW's LL1 specs!

thanks

[grish]

I had to top off my oil and used Mobil1 5w30, as I went under the hood to open the oil hole the cap read BMW and Castrol.

I doubt putting 5w30 instead of 0w40 is a cause for concern.

[Dackelone]

Originally Posted by grish

I had to top off my oil and used Mobil1 5w30, as I went under the hood to open the oil hole the cap read BMW and Castrol.

I doubt putting 5w30 instead of 0w40 is a cause for concern.

Mobil-1 5w30 is NOT a BMW LL1 oil!!!!

But... it probably will be alright to use as a top up oil. I would always use ONLY an oil that is BMW LL1!!!!!!!!!!!

[fun2drv]

If you are changing your oil around every 5K miles, any good reputable synthetic should be fine. If you are going to run it for 15K miles, then you need the LL type.