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I just did my first DIY oil change age 40k miles (previous were covered by BMW maintenance plan). Used PP Euro 5w-40 with the intention on tracking 3-4 times per year. Not in warranty coverage anymore but wanted to stick with LL-01 approval so PP seemed like the best fit at a good price. That 0W-30 FE oil that came out was incredibly thin lol.
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09-06-2021, 01:39 PM | #158 |
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Also, I read in another thread that Quaker State Euro 5-40 is rebadged Pennzoil Euro Platinum 5-40.
It's about $16. for a 5 quart jug. I haven't used it because I have a stock of Pennzoil but next time I'll be checking it out https://www.walmart.com/ip/Quaker-St...uart/737859365 |
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09-06-2021, 02:40 PM | #159 | |
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https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/th...ropean.341465/ https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/th...on-voa.322868/ Almost exact same VOA. |
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09-06-2021, 05:27 PM | #161 | |
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But like edy said most likely they're the same or very very close.
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09-06-2021, 08:20 PM | #162 | ||
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For example Mobil1 0W40FS per Mobil1 has 1100ppm Zinc. But VOA are anywhere from 900 to 1150ppm. Take into consideration that Blackstone VOA (and others) are having huge margin of error as methodology is geared toward UOA. |
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09-22-2021, 11:09 PM | #164 |
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https://www.shell.com/motorist/oils-...m-l-5w-30.html
I can get this oil here. Professional AM-L. LL-04 rating. That should be better than the LL-01 right? So it's either 5w40 LL-01 .....or 5w30 LL-04. Pls advice.
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But yeah the motul you went with is some really really good stuff you have nothing to worry about.
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Can you get shell helix ultra 5w-40 with the ll01 spec where you are? Because that is some really really really good oil.
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Good oil unless: 1. Bad fuel (but I know Vroom was saying they have ULSG). 2. OP tracks car. Than yeah, Helix 5W40 would be go to. |
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Am I splitting hairs here?
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Gas company says 100 octane Euro 6. "Enviro-clean because it meets European specifications (50 ppm maximum for sulfur and 1% maximum benzene) for cleaner and more environment-friendly fuel." European (EN 228:2005) fuel quality standards.
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A bit of a segway, but say I want to use the same oil into my Turbo Subaru.... would that also be "better" than using Amsoil Signature? In the aspect of just not keeping so many diff oil for diff cars.
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09-23-2021, 12:43 AM | #171 | |
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On a side note I used to use rotella in my STI because it was kind of a cult thing - probably a stupid idea but oil weight wasn't an issue. But that thing blew up so much it didn't matter engine wear wasn't an issue if the car never lasted anyways. EJ's absolutely sucked imo, I know the new 2018+ stis have reinforced pistons but I'm sure it'll just spin the bearings and blow the turbos instead.
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Use LL01. |
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Thinking of purchasing oil from the US. Where are you guys buying? Went online to Walmart and saw the Pennzoil Euro but it’s LL04. The Valvoline Euro seems to be the only one that’s LL01 but it’s more than 2x the price of the Pennzoil per liter.
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I did find Penn Platinum Euro at Walmart but it's like $10. per quart. It is cheaper on Amazon. Quaker State Euro 5-40 is supposed to be rebaged Penn Platinum Euro. It is LL-01 BMW approved and just over $3. per quart.
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Make sure when you calculate shipping it is ok price. If you are out of warranty go Castrol Edge 0W40! |
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09-26-2021, 06:47 PM | #176 |
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https://www.walmart.com/ip/Castrol-E...uarts/35931146
This? No BMW’s Long Life 01 qualification. Is that why you’re saying if it’s out of warranty? |
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