Mobil vs. Castrol

06E90Rostik · 06-27-2006, 12:02 AM

I am about to do my first oil change and I was wondering about oil brand to pick. I know there been infinite battles over which oil to buy, but all let practically nowhere.

So I visited Castrol website and for E90 they have 5W30 Synthec
Mobil1 has 0W40 for E90

Now I am confused which one to buy. Anybody can help me? Thansk

Asiann · 06-27-2006, 12:04 AM

Mobile all the way. Make sure you check out the DIY for oil changing.

06E90Rostik · 06-27-2006, 12:07 AM

I already checked out DIY got oil filter part number and everything, the only problem is choosing the right oil.

BTW BMW recomends Castrol

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Asiann · 06-27-2006, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 06E90Rostik

I already checked out DIY got oil filter part number and everything, the only problem is choosing the right oil.

BTW BMW recomends Castrol

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Yeah I know they recommend Castro but I prefer Mobile and I believe others do too!

shimshimhada · 06-27-2006, 12:11 AM

http://www.amsoil.com/

Asiann · 06-27-2006, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by shimshimhada

http://www.amsoil.com/

That is a good one too!

06E90Rostik · 06-27-2006, 12:16 AM

Allright, but again owners manual says to use 5W40, which Mobile doesn't have

shimshimhada · 06-27-2006, 12:20 AM

Here's a link for AMSOil 5W-40
https://www.amsoil.com/storefront/afl.aspx

Asiann · 06-27-2006, 12:21 AM

It states 5w40 or 5w30 depending on which region you are at. Do a search and you will find all the answers. This has already been discussed.

Asiann · 06-27-2006, 12:22 AM

Mobile makes a 5w30 cause I have a shit load of it!

shimshimhada · 06-27-2006, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 06E90Rostik

Allright, but again owners manual says to use 5W40, which Mobile doesn't have

0W-40 will be fine. BMW recommends Castrol for marketing purposes. It really doesn't matter which company you choose, as long it's high quality.

SalukiBear · 06-27-2006, 12:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 06E90Rostik

I already checked out DIY got oil filter part number and everything, the only problem is choosing the right oil.

BTW BMW recomends Castrol

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Castrol makes the BMW packaged oil you by at the dealership.

NaTuReB0Y · 06-27-2006, 12:45 AM

Mobil 1 OW40

LL01

Mobil 1 or Castrol....they're both great!

My sister's Z3 - the oil cap says "Mobil 1 Recommended"

Pretender · 06-27-2006, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NaTuReB0Y

Mobil 1 OW40

LL01

Mobil 1 or Castrol....they're both great!

My sister's Z3 - the oil cap says "Mobil 1 Recommended"

Oil cap in E90 says Castrol recommended.
I have my choice: Mobil1 5w30, $27/6qt at Costco.

Asiann · 06-27-2006, 12:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pretender

Oil cap in E90 says Castrol recommended.
I have my choice: Mobil1 5w30, $27/6qt at Costco.

That is cheap and really shouldn't matter. It is about $5.50 here on the island of tax the shit out of me for any export.

shimshimhada · 06-27-2006, 12:54 AM

I have a bunch of 10W-30 in my garage that my dad bought. This post was useless lawl.

Asiann · 06-27-2006, 12:55 AM

I agree!

Jesse Wilson · 06-27-2006, 01:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pretender

Oil cap in E90 says Castrol recommended.
I have my choice: Mobil1 5w30, $27/6qt at Costco.

O-40 is the recomended Mobil1 for our cars.....

Jesse

Pretender · 06-27-2006, 01:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jesse Wilson

O-40 is the recomended Mobil1 for our cars.....

Jesse

Read the manual again if you don't mind. It says Mobil1 5w30. Sometimes, reading the manual gives you a better idea.

Asiann · 06-27-2006, 02:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pretender

Read the manual again if you don't mind. It says Mobil1 5w30. Sometimes, reading the manual gives you a better idea.

Read post #9 you need to read the manual again as well if you don't mind.

carl_d · 06-27-2006, 04:08 AM

The oil MUST say "BMW LL01" on the label regardless of the other numbers!!!

330m · 06-27-2006, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by carl_d

The oil MUST say "BMW LL01" on the label regardless of the other numbers!!!

LL01 is an older spec, they are now up to LL04! (which is 0W-30 in fact)

The Castrol LL04 is £14.99 for 1 litre in the UK ($28)

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06E90Rostik 2006 join date crew 191 Rep 1,482 Posts Drives: 2006 325i, 2011 335i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: CA, Sacramento iTrader: (10) Garage List 2011 335i [10.00] 2006 325i [0.00]	Allright, but again owners manual says to use 5W40, which Mobile doesn't have
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shimshimhada Brigadier General 491 Rep 4,838 Posts Drives: Portal Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portal iTrader: (2)	Here's a link for AMSOil 5W-40 https://www.amsoil.com/storefront/afl.aspx
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