So I've done my research on this and honestly I've just wound up more confused than ever.
Most on here seem to recommend Castrol Edge, but the Euro blend not the US blend, some say that Titaium FST is fine in the UK, but the exact same branding in New Zealand where I am is not due to mixing differences?
Here's what I'm using at the moment: https://www.castrol.com/en_nz/new-zealan...e-5w-40-sn.html
I got told off for using that on another forum and told to use this instead: http://www.supercheapauto.co.nz/Product/Shell-Helix-Ultra-Engine-Oil-5W-40-4-Litre/367459
From what I've read it seems like a mixed reaction to Shell Helix (I think it might be the same as Rotella in the US?).
Anyway, I'm just after some clarification once and for all.
Here are the oils most easily available to me: http://www.supercheapauto.co.nz/store/oils-fluids/engine-oil/1021652
Here's some info on my scenario from the "What oil should I use?" sticky:
1. 2008 BMW 335i N54
2. Not too sure as I only have access to the USA manual which only says 5w-40 or 5w-30, I assume LL01 is the required certification.
3. The North Island of New Zealand, reasonably warm most of the year, only about 10 days below freezing in winter.
4. Generally pretty cruisy with the odd hard burst
5. Probably 60% short trips 30mins. Probably 70% open road, 30% city.
6. Seems good apart from high copper and lead in the last couple of UOAs that I'm troubleshooting.
Preferences would be Full Synthetic, and I think 5000-7500 km intervals would be ok.
Any help or insight is much appreciated.
Most on here seem to recommend Castrol Edge, but the Euro blend not the US blend, some say that Titaium FST is fine in the UK, but the exact same branding in New Zealand where I am is not due to mixing differences?
Here's what I'm using at the moment: https://www.castrol.com/en_nz/new-zealan...e-5w-40-sn.html
I got told off for using that on another forum and told to use this instead: http://www.supercheapauto.co.nz/Product/Shell-Helix-Ultra-Engine-Oil-5W-40-4-Litre/367459
From what I've read it seems like a mixed reaction to Shell Helix (I think it might be the same as Rotella in the US?).
Anyway, I'm just after some clarification once and for all.
Here are the oils most easily available to me: http://www.supercheapauto.co.nz/store/oils-fluids/engine-oil/1021652
Here's some info on my scenario from the "What oil should I use?" sticky:
1. 2008 BMW 335i N54
2. Not too sure as I only have access to the USA manual which only says 5w-40 or 5w-30, I assume LL01 is the required certification.
3. The North Island of New Zealand, reasonably warm most of the year, only about 10 days below freezing in winter.
4. Generally pretty cruisy with the odd hard burst
5. Probably 60% short trips 30mins. Probably 70% open road, 30% city.
6. Seems good apart from high copper and lead in the last couple of UOAs that I'm troubleshooting.
Preferences would be Full Synthetic, and I think 5000-7500 km intervals would be ok.
Any help or insight is much appreciated.
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