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just curious.. is the date of production stated on the packaging of the oil? i just bought mobil 1 oil and there is a date printed at the bottom back.. what is that date supposed to mean? thanks!!!

thanks guys....

what's the best way it doing oil changes??? is it better when the engine is cold and all the oil is in the sump... or if the engine is hot??? and how long to drain all the oil??? is it better to wait until no oil dripping is present??? thanks!

thanks for all the help guys!!!! thanks a lot!!!!!!

tnx for all the replies.. i just bought mobil 1 0w-40!!! would that be alright? it has the same specs as bmw said.. "bmw longlife 01"

so USA consumers, which grade of fully synthetic engine oil is popular there?

thanks!!!! i'm going to use mobil 1 0w-40!!! thanks a lot guys!!!!

so i would go for mobil 1 0w-40???

is it true that my gas consumption will increase? what about power?

if i can find mobil 1 0w-40 here in our country, would it be better than the 5w-50? and which is more expensive?

i have a mini cooper s and i'm wondering if i can use mobil 1 5w-50 fully synthetic? the stock oil is castrol fully synthetic 5w-30 or 0w-30.. by the way i'm from the philippines (tropical country) i also have a bmw x5 diesel and it's stock oil is also castrol fully synthetic 5w-30 and 0w-30...