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I have no understanding of the way oils are made, so how is Pennzoil able to sell that oil so cheap? And the bmw branded Pennzoil is about $7 (obviously a major markup but still very cheap). That's probably less than they charge for windshield washer fluid. Has me confused

That's interesting on the Pennzoil. And it's advertised as full synthetic. That's probably the stuff the dealer sells. What about pentosin super performance III? How does that rank? I'm not really concerned about price as I change oil maybe once or twice a year

I've been using the Mobil 1 ESP Formula 5w30 for my diesel which requires LL04 oil but I've finally run out of my stash. It seems there isn't much to pick from except from the dealer who sells the BMW branded oil. Is there any better? It seems I can't find any LL04 oil the local car parts shops...

Originally Posted by edyvw It is discontinued, unfortunately. New stuff does not look that stout. Yea, I stocked up on the ESP Formula, made in France stuff. When that runs out, I'm thinking of going with this Castrol Here Any comments on the Castrol?

I was using it in a BMW diesel but now I noticed that it is not recommended as an LL - 04 oil. I noticed, I think, the ash content has gotten a little bit higher, but on the bottles it says it is good to use with a DPF found on diesels today. Well what is so different about the BMWs DPF that...

Originally Posted By: OneEyeJack I thought that Pentosin FFL 4 was developed specifically for the GETRAG DCT's and any other use is on a case by case basis. If your transmission is on the list it's probably an excellent choice. Please educate me. Where is this list?

I went to order some Pentosin MTF LT 2, which I am a fan of, for my BMW M3 manual transmission. I also use it in my manual transmission FJ cruiser and I'm very happy with it. The place that used to sell it told me it's been discontinued and that Pentosin FFL4 is what's now used instead of the...

Just to throw my 2 cents in, if you have a diesel particulate filter on your car, that Mobil Turbo Diesel stuff isnt going to be good for that filter and who knows if that would create warranty issues. Im not saying its a bad oil, but its not for cars with a DPF. There are other oils in the...

This is using the BMW LL04 oil

ok, I thought the additive package could give a better estimate as to which oil will better protect, clean, etc than the other. I guess the ultimate answer is a used sample with about 6k miles on the oil. Its just that I put about 8k miles per year and I didn't feel like waiting close to two...

Originally Posted By: d00df00d Can't tell from a VOA alone. Please explain

Below are 2 samples of virgin 10W60. I have the E90 M3 and am looking to use the best oil for protecting my engine. I change the oil at about 6k or 7k miles so TBN might not be too important for me. Which one is best?

Thanks. I sent a virgin sample in a couple days ago so I'm waiting on that

I'm trying to compare 10w-60 oils for the e90 BMW M3 to pick the "best" oil for the M3 since BMW no longer preaches the TWS gospel. I can find the HTHS for most of these oils, but not for this Total oil. Anybody know? Thanks for any help

I just looked under the car (removed the underlaying pan) and could not find any sort of sticker which identifies the fluid that goes in. I researched the net to find a BMW document dated 08 or 09 that stated an M with no sticker gets MTF LT 2. I think I might just get that from the dealer and...