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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...

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...

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...

This is using the BMW LL04 oil

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?

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'm a little confused about the subject. My search has turned up conflicting opinions. I have a 2010 manual BMW M3 which comes from the factory with MTF LT 2 which is GL 4. I don't want to spend all the money buying a 5 L jug from the dealer so I went to theFuchs website which calls for their...

I'll be changing the manual tranny fluid on my 2010 BMW M3 sometime soon. Fluid is a 75w80 oil. BMW recommends MTF LT 2 but I've also heard that's superseded by MTF LT 5. I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with one of these oils (OEM, Motul, or Fuchs)? The tranny seems a bit notchy with...

Does anybody use the stuff? I know it is a bit pricey, but I am deciding on what type of oil to use on my wife's diesel BMW. I started another thread asking questions about pentosin oil. Through my research I have come across Motul x-clean which also gets the BMW LL04 rating. The weight I am...

Hello all, new guy here. We just purchased a 2015 BMW x5 35d. BMW gives free oil changes every 10k miles and they use the Castrol Professional OE 5w-30 (a LL04 oil). I'm of the old school that puts more stock in heavier oils and since the diesel is tougher on oil, add to that the turbo being...