Engine oil help

superdx · 07-12-2010, 09:36 AM

The warning indicator came on tonight, said I needed to add +1L of oil

I checked the manual and it says BMW Long-life rating LL-01 or similar oils. I couldn't find anything like that at Shell. This thread here says 0W-40 http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=391467

I did another search and found a e92 coupe manual PDF that says 5W-40 synethtic is OK.

So... pretty confused at the moment, which is the oil I need?!

I actually already filled 1L of the following: http://www.shell.com.hk/home/content...e/helix_ultra/ but if this is the wrong one, I would like to know so I can get a real oil change tomorrow!

ct087ct087 · 07-12-2010, 10:36 AM

are you going to mix the oil?

little_croco · 07-12-2010, 12:38 PM

Simply go back to where u last time do oil change for refill/top up

trekker · 07-12-2010, 10:46 PM

http://www.shell.com.hk/home/content...e/helix_ultra/

I thought this is BMW LL-01 grade? Thats what I am using...

superdx · 07-12-2010, 11:54 PM

Wow I'm blind and dumb, looks like I already got what I needed!

K3VMO · 07-13-2010, 01:59 AM

Just take it back to BMW... and they'll fill it back up for you and just charge for the engine oil... Took me less than 15 mins.

GaryL · 07-13-2010, 06:22 AM

Mobil 1 0W-40 Ultimate All-Round Performance Synthetic is the only engine oil BMW HK recommends. It is available at most Exxon gas stations at HKD19x a litre.

As a matter of fact, just replaced the engine oil of my E91 a week ago. Although it was only a little bit less than 7,000 km since the previous change (which came free from BMW HK at the end of the 1-year manufacturer's warranty), the color of the drained oil appeared rather dark. Don't know how bad it will look if I follow the on-board computer to go another 8,000 km. I think the engine oil's early deterioration was a result of our short daily trips between the Mid-Levels and Wanchai.

superdx · 07-13-2010, 09:47 AM

Seems such a difference from Japanese vehicles, I drove my Accord Coupe forever before requiring an oil change, seems the BMW engines eat through this oil like candy...

RS6 · 07-13-2010, 10:34 AM

Has anyone tried 10W-60 Synthetic Engine Oil on your E9x?

chiaobaby · 07-13-2010, 10:44 AM

http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Conte...ngineOils.aspx

07-12-2010, 09:36 AM	#1
superdx Private First Class 8 Rep 163 Posts Drives: 2007 323i E92 SG Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Toronto > Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	Engine oil help The warning indicator came on tonight, said I needed to add +1L of oil I checked the manual and it says BMW Long-life rating LL-01 or similar oils. I couldn't find anything like that at Shell. This thread here says 0W-40 http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=391467 I did another search and found a e92 coupe manual PDF that says 5W-40 synethtic is OK. So... pretty confused at the moment, which is the oil I need?! I actually already filled 1L of the following: http://www.shell.com.hk/home/content...e/helix_ultra/ but if this is the wrong one, I would like to know so I can get a real oil change tomorrow!
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ct087ct087 Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 211 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: HK iTrader: (0)	are you going to mix the oil?
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little_croco Colonel 173 Rep 2,957 Posts Drives: E90 330i Monaco Blue/Beige Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 E90 330i [6.00]	Simply go back to where u last time do oil change for refill/top up __________________ E90 330i VB32 Monaco Blue/Beige/BurledWalnut - Prodrive GC-014I Forged 18" 8.5J/9.5J British Black + Michelin PSS 225/255 + Bilstein PSS10 + H&R ARBs + ACS bodykit + Brembo Gran Turismo Brake Kit 355-6F/345-4R + Rogue Engineering IKON exhaust kit + Simota Intake V2 + MFD Scoops + Blackline w/ red bulbs + PIAA H11 4700K fog + PIAA 6500K White Angel Eyes + MTEC 7000K license plate LED + GS-55 front doors LED + Valentine-1
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trekker Private First Class 6 Rep 116 Posts Drives: e90LCI Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: HONG KONG iTrader: (0)	http://www.shell.com.hk/home/content...e/helix_ultra/ I thought this is BMW LL-01 grade? Thats what I am using...
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superdx Private First Class 8 Rep 163 Posts Drives: 2007 323i E92 SG Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Toronto > Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	Wow I'm blind and dumb, looks like I already got what I needed!
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K3VMO Private First Class 13 Rep 177 Posts Drives: E93 AW 335i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	Just take it back to BMW... and they'll fill it back up for you and just charge for the engine oil... Took me less than 15 mins.
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07-13-2010, 06:22 AM	#7
GaryL New Member 0 Rep 13 Posts Drives: 2007/08 E91 323i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	Mobil 1 0W-40 Ultimate All-Round Performance Synthetic is the only engine oil BMW HK recommends. It is available at most Exxon gas stations at HKD19x a litre. As a matter of fact, just replaced the engine oil of my E91 a week ago. Although it was only a little bit less than 7,000 km since the previous change (which came free from BMW HK at the end of the 1-year manufacturer's warranty), the color of the drained oil appeared rather dark. Don't know how bad it will look if I follow the on-board computer to go another 8,000 km. I think the engine oil's early deterioration was a result of our short daily trips between the Mid-Levels and Wanchai.
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superdx Private First Class 8 Rep 163 Posts Drives: 2007 323i E92 SG Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Toronto > Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	Seems such a difference from Japanese vehicles, I drove my Accord Coupe forever before requiring an oil change, seems the BMW engines eat through this oil like candy...
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RS6 Private First Class 9 Rep 189 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: May 2010 Location: US iTrader: (1)	Has anyone tried 10W-60 Synthetic Engine Oil on your E9x?
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