Oil for 328 BMW ?

[Ndx]

Hello,

What oil can I use for new 328 ?

LL-01 is spec SM ...

Should I stick with BMW synthetic from dealer ?


From BMW website:

Castrol Syntec European Formula SAE 0W-30 ( Never saw it in Canada )
Mobil 1 SAE 0W-40 ( Canadian tire has it .. but car is specced for 5w30 )
Pennzoil Platinum European Formula Ultra SAE 5W-30 ( Never saw it in Canada )
Valvoline SynPower SAE 5W-30 ( Again I don't think that its available in Canada )
Use only oils with an API rating of SM or higher.

Thank You
K

 

[Torrid]

Personally I would go with the M1 0w40. It's thinner than most 40 wt oils so I don't think that would be a concern. I use it in my GTO and I might use it in my Jag S-Type V8 when I finish off my supply of 5w30.

I would use the Castrol you mentioned as well, but only some of the Autozones carry out here and I can get Mobil 1 0w40 at Walmart for $6.67 even when there are no oil specials, whereas the parts stores charge $8.49 a qt for both Mobil 1 and Castrol.

 

[Oregoonian]

What does your manuel recommend? Just do what they recommend...

If it recommends an 0w40.....then Mobil 1 would be my choice.
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03' Ford Focus (2.3L Duratec PZEV) / 99K
PP 5w20 / Puro PureOne / OCI: 8,000 +/-

 

[OVERKILL]

M1 0w40.

 

[Torrid]

Originally Posted By: OVERK1LL
M1 0w40.


Seriously. It is such an epic oil that all stores that wish to carry it should be required to dedicate a whole aisle. No bologna sandwiching around. Ok, maybe some.

 

[OVERKILL]

Originally Posted By: Torrid
Originally Posted By: OVERK1LL
M1 0w40.


Seriously. It is such an epic oil that all stores that wish to carry it should be required to dedicate a whole aisle. No bologna sandwiching around. Ok, maybe some.

 

[shanneba]

If you can get the Mobil 1 0w-40, use it with confidence!

Here is what I see in the 2011 328I US owners manual about oil:


Gasoline engine
Preferred: BMW Longlife-01
BMW Longlife-01 FE
Alternatively: BMW Longlife-98

Approved oils belong to the following viscosity
classes: SAE 0W-40, SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-40
and SAE 5W-30.
Alternative oil types
If approved oils are not available, you can use
quantities of up to 1 US quart/1 liter of another
oil with the following specifications:
API SM or higher

 

[Ndx]

Car is specced for 5w30 ... but I guess BMW allows 0w40 ..

So you guys are saying its a good choice ?

OVERK1LL - do we get any good deals on 0w40 in Canada ?

Thank You

 

[JHZR2]

M1 0w-40.

 

[rainman49]

I've had great luck for the past 40k miles with German Castrol 0w-30 in my wife's car with the M54 engine. Pretty sure you have the N52 engine, so not sure you'll have the same luck I've had. There are a lot of Bimmers out there with M1 0w-40, though.

 

[OVERKILL]

Originally Posted By: Ndx
Car is specced for 5w30 ... but I guess BMW allows 0w40 ..

So you guys are saying its a good choice ?

OVERK1LL - do we get any good deals on 0w40 in Canada ?

Thank You


I buy it by the case at the local Chrysler dealer, LOL!

 

[Ndx]

Hi OVERK1LL,

How much do you pay so I know ?

Thank You

 

[OVERKILL]

Originally Posted By: Ndx
Hi OVERK1LL,

How much do you pay so I know ?

Thank You


Around $9/L.

 

[chubbs1]

Originally Posted By: OVERK1LL
Originally Posted By: Ndx
Hi OVERK1LL,

How much do you pay so I know ?

Thank You


Around $9/L.


That is a stash man!

Ndx, use the M1 0w40 with confidence. It is absolutely outstanding.

 

[Ndx]

pricey stuff ... I will shop around with Esso Distributors I will keep you updated.

 

[Doug Hillary]

Hi,
M1 0W-40 is about $19AUD per litre here

If you are paying in USD I'm sure they will allow time payment or Lay-By - Ha Ha..........

 

[Torrid]

Originally Posted By: OVERK1LL
Originally Posted By: Torrid
Originally Posted By: OVERK1LL
M1 0w40.


Seriously. It is such an epic oil that all stores that wish to carry it should be required to dedicate a whole aisle. No bologna sandwiching around. Ok, maybe some.

As a fellow 0w40 user, mind sending some my way?

 

[OVERKILL]

Originally Posted By: Torrid
Originally Posted By: OVERK1LL
Originally Posted By: Torrid
Originally Posted By: OVERK1LL
M1 0w40.


Seriously. It is such an epic oil that all stores that wish to carry it should be required to dedicate a whole aisle. No bologna sandwiching around. Ok, maybe some.

As a fellow 0w40 user, mind sending some my way?


Don't worry, that's not my stash, lol! I wish!

It is part of the rather large collection of it they have at a Chrysler dealer I do networking for.

 

[kasedian]

This is what I have in mama's car.

 

[Quattro Pete]

Originally Posted By: Ndx
Car is specced for 5w30 ...

The car is not spec'd for 5w-30. It is spec'd for LL-01 and that includes a number of different grades. M1 0w-40 will certainly do the job just fine. There are also some Pentosin, LubroMoly, Motul, and Total oils out there that meet LL-01 spec, but I'm not sure what their availability is in Canada. Out here in the US they're mail-order only for the most part. Can't beat M1 0w-40 when it comes to local availability, but there isn't anything wrong with the BMW (Castrol) 5w-30 oil either.