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12-05-2019, 01:39 PM | #1 |
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LF: 0W-40 Oil in GTA
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Anyone know where I can purchase 0W-40 Synthetic BMW LL-01 oil in the GTA for under $100? TIA |
12-07-2019, 07:57 AM | #3 | |
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Get the Pennzoil 5W40 Euro at CTC which is LL-01, and is nearly the same viscosity as the Castrol 0W40. Was on sale for $27 recently, and there is a $10/jug rebate from Pennzoil till the end of the year, up to 4 jugs. |
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Was looking for 0W-40 specifically that was LL-01 ... Thanks for the recommendation MightyMouseTech I appreciate it!
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12-07-2019, 11:26 AM | #5 |
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12-07-2019, 01:16 PM | #6 |
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Not sure if I I understand the codes / terminology correctly, but on this site it says BMW Long life 01:
https://www.castrol.com/en_ca/canada...ab_0w-40-a3-b4 |
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12-07-2019, 04:06 PM | #7 | |
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https://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forum...pics/5039625/1 I, and many others have switched brands. I switched to the Pennzoil 5W40 for both my cars. It now also has the SN+ rating which prevents LSPI in direct injection, turbo cars. |
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Wanted to give it a shot this winter to see how it ran in winter temps, but the Pennzoil 5W-40 recommendation above seems more than adequate. I found Castrol's 5W-40 formula inadequate for reaching operating temperature in an appropriate amount of time.
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Sorry, I was also concerned with the oil being too thick in cold temps so I wanted a "thinner" oil that would properly lubricate the internals. After speaking with my mechanic he said stick with 5W-40. This was a personal question of mine in the OP that I have since clarified. 5W-40 will be going in on my next oil change.
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12-07-2019, 08:23 PM | #12 | |
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12-13-2019, 04:36 PM | #14 |
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I guess you backed up the car and loaded up with 12 jugs of Pennzoil! I agree that it looks like a good oil as I started to buy it too. However, if you browse the Pennzoil Q&A page, they do state that it only has a shelf life of a couple of years; I believe this has to do with its natural gas base stock. In comparison, I did read recently on the Blackstone website about 50y old conventional oil that was stored in a garage and still tested out good in VOA testing. Just a FYI
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12-19-2019, 08:33 AM | #16 |
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I have a plug for Motul 8100 X Cess 5W40 in Markham for a good price if interested. It's what I use in my car and is arguably the best LL01 IMO. I don't think they have the 0w40 tho.
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12-19-2019, 09:44 AM | #18 | |
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Since then I changed my mind and in Ottawa 5W oil is fine for winter in my book. |
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12-24-2019, 01:45 PM | #21 |
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I wish I got in here sooner... I wouldn't put that Pennzoil in my car even if it states its BMW approved, but that's just me. I have always done OEM or euro Castrol (usually sold in 1L jugs at crappy tires and you really have to look for it) I have 240k on my car and other then 1 Vanos I had to replace (I replaced both just because) my car has been amazing to me. I even sent my oil away a little while ago and everything came back amazing.
I recently I have switched to MOTUL 8100 X-CESS and I can honestly say I will NEVER go back to anything else. With OEM I used to have to put a liter in before the oil change time, not with MOTUL....this stuff is magic. It goes on sale every once at Germanparts.ca and a while (just went on sale for 25%, and I'm sure for boxing day coming up as well) B |
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Castrol Edge is still LL-01 and runs amazing, I have zero lifter oil compared to whatever the PO was running and zero oil burning. Made In Canada Castrol on sale at Cdn Tire for $30 for 5L, can't beat that.
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