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      06-22-2011, 05:19 PM   #18
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Originally Posted by Brandon26pdx View Post
That's right, LL-01. LL-04 is for diesels and euros

I used the Mobil 1 because it was on the shelf at Wal-Mart and I had a gift card to burn through. LL-01 oils can be a little tricky to find on the shelf at times.

I was talking about GASOLINE engines not Diesels.

LL-1 = USA/Canada high sulfur fuels
LL-4 = Germany/Europe low sulfur fuels



The ONLY Mobil-1 oil that is rated LL-1 is this one


Mobil-1 0w40 European Blend LL-1...




Personally I prefer the German Castrol (G.C) over the Mobil-1 oil. I have noticed(as others here have too!) lower oil temps and a quieter engine, esp on cold starts it has less of a metalic clicking.

This is what I use:

Castrol RS Edge LL-4 0w40 (bc I live in Germany with low sulfur fuels!) I think there IS a reason why BMW says to use Castrol oils.




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