What company makes BMW oil in the U.S.?

[Bobby C 01TA]

A friend of mine goes to the dealership for synthetic oil changes. I'm anxious to know what company makes the BMW dino/synthetic oil.

Also, is there a thread on this site that says what oils are behind the re-packaged containers at the dealerships? ie (Toyota Motor oil= Exxon)

Thanks!

 

[Dr. T]

"BMW recommends Castrol". I recall seeing the same slogan on Mini's, Volvo's and Jags.

However, it is not Syntec 5-30, but rather a proprietary A3-rated 5-30 made by Castrol NA in NJ. I'm assuming the addative package is different to allow for this and BMW LL (Long Life)/10k mi. drain specs.

 

[JDG33]

Made by Castrol, and its probably imported from Europe. BMW HP Synthetic is known as "Softec TXT Plus" over there.

 

[Bobby C 01TA]

hmmm from the past couple posts it sounds like he should stick with BMW brand? He wants the best for his vehicle and I was wanting to make sure it was quaker state or something LOL.. is the BMW comparable or better to M1?

 

[Dr. T]

Depends...yes, it is better than M-1 5/10-30, but not better than the 0-40 or 15-50.

 

[Losiho]

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Originally posted by JDG33:
Made by Castrol, and its probably imported from Europe. BMW HP Synthetic is known as "Softec TXT Plus" over there.

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It is indeed TXT Softec :
http://www.castrol.com.au/products/pdf/TXT Softec LL01.pdf

It's very similar to this 5w30 being marketed in Australia by Castrol (both are Group 3 btw)

http://www.castrol.com.au/products/pdf/Formula R Synthetic 5W-30.pdf

 

[quadrun1]

The best for his BMW? IMO that would be GC. BMW's oil gets too far depleted after a 15,000 mile interval.