[335why]

I'm thinking I'm going to change the oil myself this upcoming weekend to avoid a few hundred dollars taken out of my checking account.

What weight oil should I use?
Thinking about picking up some amsoil..

Also, can I take it in after I do the oil and have them reset everything?

[tibra1]

Ur gonna get every answer under the sun w this one..u have to use an LL01 BMW approved oil and a visocity of either 0w30, 5w30, 0w40, 5w40..depending on ur climate.

I use Total Quartz Energy 9000 0w30, LL01 approved

[teamben158]

I prefer used vegetable oil from McDonalds. Make sure that it is from a McDonalds with a playground inside though, they meet higher quality standards so you know the oil is better than other McDonalds.

[tibra1]

Yeah u wanna stay away from any oil that has been used for frying french fries more than 3x

[335why]

Originally Posted by teamben158

I prefer used vegetable oil from McDonalds. Make sure that it is from a McDonalds with a playground inside though, they meet higher quality standards so you know the oil is better than other McDonalds.

pics or it didnt happen

[teamben158]

Sorry, I didn't take any, I'll try to next time. Just don't skimp out and get oil from Burger King either. I used it once and I blew up my motor, though it did smell tasty while my car was burning to the ground.

[335why]

flame broiled lol

[tibra1]

Seriously tho I see you are new to the forums...my suggestion is search b/c these threads u have posted about oil and DP fix have been answered a thousand times over..and by posting again all ur gonna do is get sarcastic ..PO'd people responding.

[335why]

Yeah i just got on the computer...using the iphone to search topics gets to be a pain in the ass...so 9 times out of 10, it is just easier to ask

[tibra1]

Yea it may be easier to ask but then u get the Ronald Mc Donald or Have it your own way responses...

[teamben158]

You have a good sense of humor, so start here and clear about 38 days to read all the oil threads on here debating back and forth.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=529230

[335why]

You sir, need a whopper.

On that note, im going to pick up some french cries and report back with findings next month LOL

[Elie335i]

TrackRat <3s oil

[iflo]

Just go to autozone and get 7 quarts of Castrol Syntec European Blend 0-30.

Make sure it says European Blend! Check the back label to make sure u picked the right one. Should say BMW approved.

[335why]

Originally Posted by TrackRat

It's important to Read your OM, Read the forum STICKIES and SEARCH the forum before posting common questions that have been asked and answered many times.

The very top Sticky in the Mechanical Maintenance - Oils & Fluids section is: "What oil to use"...

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=529230

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

Any BMW approved LL-01 oil of the proper viscosity - 0w-30, 0w-40, 5w-30 or 5w-40 will meet your warranty requirements and properly protect your BMW non-M gas engine operated in the U.S.

Be advised there are MANY oils that are 5w-30 viscosity but they are NOT BMW LL-01 approved and should not be used as they can void your powertrain warranty and possibly damage your engine.

No Amsoil, Redline or Royal Purple oils are BMW approved. These oils should not be used if you value your BMW warranty. If you don't care about your warranty or engine, then you can use any oil that makes you happy.

Enjoy your oil change.

LOL thanks

[Fernflex]

I use Mobil 1 0w-40 but I want to try 5w-40

[Turkeybaster115]

Originally Posted by TrackRat

Any BMW approved LL-01 oil of the proper viscosity - 0w-30, 0w-40, 5w-30 or 5w-40 will meet your warranty requirements and properly protect your BMW non-M gas engine operated in the U.S.

335why, be advised that no dealership will put anything other than a specific 5W30 in your vehicle. If you are under warranty, your best bet is to change the oil at the dealership. If you want to save money, buy the oil for your 335I from the dealership, and change it yourself. Keep the dealerships receipt. DON'T experiment with different weights, until your well out of warranty. That way, you can pay for any damages.

[Turkeybaster115]

Originally Posted by TrackRat

It matters not what the dealer uses and you certainly do not know with any certainty what every BMW dealer in the U.S. actually pours into the engine. Any of the approved LL-01 oils of the proper viscosity are appropriate for use as officially stipulated by BMW. NOTE: I personally do not care what oil people use or how often they change it. I provide accurate technical information so that they can make informed decisions.

The weight specific part number each BMW is written on the vehicle after assembly. The dealership then uses this specific oil for oil changes, and records this on your paper work. If you are in warranty, it is only logical, to have your oil changed at the dealership, or buy your oil from them, so as to avoid any issues. The dealership has every right to deny you a warranty claim if you didn't use the oil written on the vehicle by the manufacturer.

Since you pride yourself with being the "technical-guy", and self proclaimed oil guru of our forums, please let us know which BMW dealership has ever put in anything other than 5W 30 in a 335I, or be quiet.

[vasillalov]

Here is a more comprehensive list of BMW LL-01 oils:

Names of approved Longlife-01 oils:

Tradename-------------Viscosity----------Manufacturer/Supplier

ADDINOL Super power MV 0537 SAE 5W-30 Addinol Lube Oil GmbH
Agip Formula LL B 01 SAE 0W-30 ENI S.p.A.Refining and Marketing Division
Agip Sint 2000 Evolution SAE 5W-40 ENI S.p.A.Refining and Marketing Division
Agip TECSINT SL SAE 5W-40 ENI S.p.A.Refining and Marketing Division
Aral SuperTronic SAE 5W-30 Aral
AXCL S-Class Motor Oil SAE 0W-30 AXCL Gulf FZE
BP Visco 7000 SAE 0W-40 BP Oil International
BP Visco 7000 Special SAE 0W-30 BP Oil International
BP Visco 7000 Turbo Diesel SAE 0W-40 BP Oil International
SBS 5.0 "Longlife-01" BMW AG - TIS 26.12.2004 21:36
Castrol Formula SLX LL01 SAE 0W-30 Castrol Limited
Castrol Formula SLX Turbo Diesel SAE 0W-30 Castrol Limited
Castrol Formula RS Power and Protection SAE 0W-40 Castrol Limited
Castrol Syntec SAE 0W-30 Castrol Limited
Castrol Super Racing 0W-40 SAE 0W-40 Castrol Limited
Castrol TXT Softec LL01 SAE 5W-30 Castrol Limited
Cepsa Star Mega Synthetic SAE 0W-30 Cepsa Lubricantes S.A.
Elf Excellium LDX SAE 0W-30 Total
Formula Shell Ultra AB SAE 5W-30 Shell International Petroleum Company
Gulf Formula TLX SAE 0W-30 Total
Havoline Synthetic BM SAE 0W-30 Texaco
Igol Process Compact P SAE 5W-30 Igol France S.A.
Jet Top Level SAE 0W-40 ConocoPhillips GmbH
Labo RC SAE 0W-30 Fuchs Labo Auto S.A.
Liqui Moly Longlife High Tech SAE 5W-30 Liqui Moly
megol Motorenöl New Generation SAE 5W-30 Meguin GmbH
Mobil 1 SAE 0W-40 ExxonMobil
Mobil 1 Turbo Diesel SAE 0W-40 ExxonMobil
Motorex Profile B-XL SAE 0W-30 Bucher AG
Motorex Select SP-X SAE 5W-30 Bucher AG
Motul Specific LL-01 SAE 5W-30 Motul S.A:
OMV full syn plus SAE 5W-30 OMV AG
Pennzoil European Formula Ultra SAE 5W-30 Pennzoil Quaker State
Pentospeed 0W-30 VS* SAE 0W-30 Deutsche Pentosin-Werke
Petronas Syntium 3000 LL SAE 5W-30 Petronas
Q8 Formula Special SAE 0W-30 Kuwait Petroleum
Quaker State European Formula Ultra SAE 5W-30 Pennzoil Quaker State
Satoil LazerWay B SAE 5W-30 Svenska Statoil AB
Shell Helix Ultra AB SAE 5W-30 Shell International Petroleum Company
Titan Supersyn SL SAE 0W-30 Fuchs Petrolub AG
Valvoline SynPower MXL SAE 0W-30 Valvoline
Veedol Powertron LL01 SAE 5W-30 Veedol International
Veedol Syntron SAE 0W-30 Veedol International
Wintershall VIVA 1 Longlife SAE 5W-30 SRS Schmierstoff Vertrieb GmbH
Yacco VX 1600 SAE 5W-30 Yacco S.A.S.



Source: http://www.e46fanatics.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=311123

[iflo]

TrackRat chill out it's just oil not a research paper.

335why just stick with "BMW Long-life rating LL-01 Approved Oils"

[Ilma]

Can I have fries with that?

OH hell....just supersize me.

[NaTuReB0Y]

time for an oil change......

i'll use Castrol 0W30 this time......instead of Mobil 1 0W40