I’ve been using Mobil-1 0W40 in my 2004 BMW 330i. Quaker State 5W40? Maybe also in my old schools??

[Nicasio]

I’ve been running M1 0w40 since day one in the BMW. I just saw this QS Euro 5w40 at Walmart for $22.97! I know QS makes quality oils as well. Would I be downgrading going to the “5w”? I’m actually thinking of using this in the ‘64 Falcon and ‘68 Buick as well since they have mild hydraulic flat tappet cams.

 

[Brian123]

You will be fine with the Quacker State.

 

[Jackson_Slugger]

I’ve been running M1 0w40 since day one in the BMW. I just saw this QS Euro 5w40 at Walmart for $22.97! I know QS makes quality oils as well. Would I be downgrading going to the “5w”? I’m actually thinking of using this in the ‘64 Falcon and ‘68 Buick as well since they have mild hydraulic flat tappet cams.

QS 5W-40 and 10W-60 were used by Ferrari dealerships just over a decade ago, they changed back to PP and the QS was dumped at Big Lots...

 

[slacktide_bitog]

If LL01 is the one your BMW needs, you can use it with no problem

LL01, A3/B4 means it's a quality oil

 

[incognito_2u]

Nice cert’s on that QS5W40. IIRC, the QS5W40 is similar to both the PPEuro5W40 and ShellHelix Ultra5W40. Am I correct in that statement?

 

[drtyler]

I would continue using M1 0W-40 in your BMW - no need to change things up now. Nothing wrong with your plan to use QS Euro in any of your cars though. Enjoy that new Falcon!

You will be fine with the Quacker State.

Both Daffy and Donald approve it.

 

[BMW Dom]

I wouldn't have any issues using it. Those certs are good!

 

[edyvw]

It will work excellent in that M54.

 

[flash7210]

Personally, I'd want more zinc for those old flat tappet camshafts.
Shell Rotella T5 15w-40 has relatively high zinc content.

 

[OilUzer]

Does your BMW burn any oil with M1 FS 0W-40?

 

[chris719]

It’s not obviously a downgrade from M1. The base oil is thicker and HTFS is higher than both SN and SP versions of M1 0W-40 using estimated HTHS values. They are both excellent and top notch.

 

[Egg_Head]

Go with the 5W-40 and the $$ you save can go towards a new radiator or vanos job.

 

[ScottyB]

i'm in the exact same boat. went through my stash of M1 0W-40 for my K20 civic Si so I grabbed 2, 5qt jugs of the QS 5W-40 on sale for the same great price. for my application, if i see an ACEA A3/B4 or Porsche A40 cert on the back its good to go in my mind.

so far i've recorded no real difference in fuel mileage and it idles very quiet. can't believe you can get an oil this nice for basically $4.50/qt.

for reference i've used the Valvoline 5W-40 when it goes on sale as well, and that's been perfectly fine too. most "big box store" oils these days in that performance tier are excellent.

 

[BMWTurboDzl]

I’ve been running M1 0w40 since day one in the BMW. I just saw this QS Euro 5w40 at Walmart for $22.97! I know QS makes quality oils as well. Would I be downgrading going to the “5w”? I’m actually thinking of using this in the ‘64 Falcon and ‘68 Buick as well since they have mild hydraulic flat tappet cams.

It's fine.

 

[TiGeo]

Well-priced Euro oil with all the approvals. Yes.

 

[edyvw]

Personally, I'd want more zinc for those old flat tappet camshafts.
Shell Rotella T5 15w-40 has relatively high zinc content.

JFC. BMW requires in that engine LL01 oil. That is where all conversation ends.

 

[flash7210]

JFC. BMW requires in that engine LL01 oil. That is where all conversation ends.

How does LL01 apply to old flat tappet camshafts?

 

[Nicasio]

Personally, I'd want more zinc for those old flat tappet camshafts.
Shell Rotella T5 15w-40 has relatively high zinc content.

The PO said

Does your BMW burn any oil with M1 FS 0W-40?

Haven’t noticed it burning oil as it’s rarely driven. Just around the neighborhood once in a while

 

[BMWTurboDzl]

How does LL01 apply to old flat tappet camshafts?

@edyvw didn't realize that the OP wants to use this oil in 1960's era Falcon and Buick.

 

[edyvw]

How does LL01 apply to old flat tappet camshafts?

Ah, Sorry, my bad. I forgot about the second part of the question.
I would personally use different oils for different applications. Mobil1 15W50 had very high ZDDP levels, and as far as I know, folks who have older engines use that oil.
In M54, I would use QS 5W40.