Mobil 1 European Formula 0W-40 with BMW LL-01 approval

NJ M3cs · 01-17-2026, 10:53 AM

2017 BMW M2 (N55)
Wanted to check if anyone here has used Mobil 1 European Formula 0W-40 with BMW LL-01 approval in their M2? Interested in real-world experiences — especially regarding engine noise/heat, and overall performance compared to stock spec.
Thanks!

chris719 · 01-20-2026, 02:59 PM

I ran it before mine got totaled. It works fine.

E90convert · 01-31-2026, 06:35 AM

This will be an exceptional oil for your BMW and was the gold standard back in the N54 days when there weren’t many LL-01 options on the box store shelf.

My recommendation has always been that you stick with the LL-01FE 0w-30 for a stock tune (even with track use), and step it up to a LL-01 if you are running a tune. The added torque at low RPM from a tune may need some extra protection for the rod bearings.

Stockholm_F87 · 03-23-2026, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by E90convert

This will be an exceptional oil for your BMW and was the gold standard back in the N54 days when there weren’t many LL-01 options on the box store shelf.

My recommendation has always been that you stick with the LL-01FE 0w-30 for a stock tune (even with track use), and step it up to a LL-01 if you are running a tune. The added torque at low RPM from a tune may need some extra protection for the rod bearings.

is it bad idea to run LL-04 0w-40?

chris719 · 04-16-2026, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Stockholm_F87

is it bad idea to run LL-04 0w-40?

No, it is fine, and it's actually the correct "line" of oil to run in Europe.

Stockholm_F87 · Yesterday, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by chris719

No, it is fine, and it's actually the correct "line" of oil to run in Europe.

yeah i talked with castrol technician and LL-04 castrol edge variant is for cars with OPF filter and it has less SAPS in it

I will personally stick to LL-01

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