LL-01 certified Oil ???

[fins]

2013 Mini Cooper S

Just bought it a few months ago and ready to change oil.

I was going to use a full synthetic 5w30 or 10w30 oil.

In my other cars I use Harvest King full synthetic 5w30 oil but I was told a need a LL-01 certified oil
due to the turbo on the motor.


Any recommendations ??

 

[Quattro Pete]

Castrol 0w-40 is probably the most readily available... comes in 5qt jugs at Walmart.

 

[1JZ_E46]

Congrats on the new car. Definitely want to stick with LL-01 oils. Here’s a short list:

- Castrol 0W-40 and 5w-40 (available at WM... best value)
- Motul x-cess 5W-40
- Pennzoil Platinum Euro 5W-40
- Castrol 5W-30 A3/B4
- liqui-moly Special Tec LL and Leichtlauf High tech
- Ravenol has a couple (expensive)

Also recommend Mann oil filters.

 

[StevieC]

If you want something off the shelf Castrol 0w40 is probably best. I would also run a high quality PEA based fuel cleaner in that engine regularly for any possible added benefit it can provide with regard to valve gunk. It would also be a good idea to use CRC GDI/Turbo cleaner spray through the intake regularly as well.

If you are ok with purchasing online go for Amsoil Euro formula for the oil, it's excellent IMO.

 

[OVERKILL]

Castrol 0w-40 as others have said. It's readily available and an excellent oil.

 

[CarbonSteel]

Originally Posted By: OVERKILL
Castrol 0w-40 as others have said. It's readily available and an excellent oil.
Another vote for Castrol Euro 0W-40. Amazon had a deal a while back for $18ish to the door per 5QT jugs. Shop around and you can find a good price on it.

 

[Snagglefoot]

 

[Snagglefoot]

 

[Snagglefoot]

And the winner is:

 

[Trav]

Another vote for Castrol 0w40

 

[CarbonSteel]

Originally Posted By: Snagglefoot
And the winner is:

Have not seen that anywhere near me in the US at any WM. Must be a regional thing?

 

[OVERKILL]

Originally Posted By: 2015_PSD
Originally Posted By: Snagglefoot
And the winner is:

Have not seen that anywhere near me in the US at any WM. Must be a regional thing?


And that being a Canadian market product presents yet another angle.

 

[Quattro Pete]

Originally Posted By: Snagglefoot
And the winner is:

"Meets requirements" is not the same as having manufacturer approval. I'd stick with Castrol 0w-40 in this case.

 

[53' Stude]

Originally Posted By: 2015_PSD
Originally Posted By: Snagglefoot
And the winner is:

Have not seen that anywhere near me in the US at any WM. Must be a regional thing?


No, more like a Canadian thing

 

[CarbonSteel]

Originally Posted By: OVERKILL
[And that being a Canadian market product presents yet another angle.

Originally Posted By: 53' Stude
No, more like a Canadian thing

Ah...been a long day; I should have picked up on the French.

 

[StevieC]

We don't all speak french you know.

 

[edyvw]

Originally Posted By: Snagglefoot
And the winner is:


That oil is NOT approved oil for LL-01.

 

[CarbonSteel]

Originally Posted By: StevieC
We don't all speak french you know.

No, that "second" language is for the land mass to your right, but is a huge clue that I overlooked. With that said, I know you all do not speak French, I have been to every state in Canada.

 

[StevieC]

Province.

 

[CarbonSteel]

Originally Posted By: StevieC
Province.

I know, it was a joke...