Oil change

The manual for my E89 3.0 suggests BMW high performance 5w-30 synthetic which I'm sure they will finance for you.
The following oils also meet their standards:
Castrol Syntec European 0w-30
Mobil 1 0w-40 (in mine)
Valvoline SynPower 5w-30
 
BMW don't use Castrol any more, it's Shell Helix Ultra now.

My Indy told me it's because Castrol wouldn't supply it in a BMW container without a Castrol logo, but Shell would. :roll:

But I'm sure either would be just fine if they meet BMW LL04. :lol:
 
Mr Tidy said:
BMW don't use Castrol any more, it's Shell Helix Ultra now.

My Indy told me it's because Castrol wouldn't supply it in a BMW container without a Castrol logo, but Shell would. :roll:

But I'm sure either would be just fine if they meet BMW LL04. :lol:
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I am sure some years back BMW used Mobil. I think car manufacturers use whatever brand gives them the best deal. As you say as long as it meets LLO4 then it should be fine.
 
Tommo61 said:
Try this: https://applications.castrol.com/oilselector/en_gb/c/search
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agreed, BMW use castrol - they designed and built the engine so they are the ones who know what they are talking about and whats best for the motor.
 
To avoid all doubt, I only use the recommended BMW oil that I order from an online retailer as a service kit with the filter, washer etc.
 
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