Going with Mobile 1 tomorrow

[VRG_135]

and the shop uses valvoline oil filters. I was planning on DIY, but came across this coupon for a great deal. Anybody have any experience with this set up?
Thanks!

[2PUTT]

Hope it's not one of those quick lube places? It may be cheap but you may regret it.

This owner had lots of headaches.
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...il-change-shop

[sprp85]

Not sure about valvoline oil filter, but filter wise, anything other than OEM/Mann/Mahle/Wix filter is a no go.

That has been the case for any EU cars for me.

For the oil, I hear M1 isn't bad and a lot of people swear by it but somehow it is not approved for BMW LL01, or something like that..

Not sure what kind of deal you got but I would rather spend $45 bucks for 10 Qts of Castrol 0w-40 (Walmart), $10 bucks for Mann filter and 15 minutes of your time for DIY.

For $55, you basically have enough oil for 1.5 Oil change and well known filter that you can't go wrong with..

[lowbudgethero]

walmart M1 0w-40 is bmw ll-01 approved

bmw oil is typically castrol

[loesch]

I use M1 0W 40. It has lowered my oil temps noticeably. Stick with OEM or Mann filters.

[VRG_135]

Maybe I should get my own oil filter......the $50 oil change with the mobile seems like a great deal, using a "members only discount" coupon a co worker gave me.

[twinboost_MD]

you can get 6 liters of castrol for 50 bucks so its not even worth it

[sprp85]

5Qts/4.7L of Castrol Edge 0w-40 = $23 at Walmart.

Spend $50 bucks and you have 1.5 Oil change(s) worth of oil.

[Converted1]

I've used Mobil 1 0W 40 on my turbo cars for 10+ years with accumulations of 150K mi. Porsche approved for turbos and BMW approved for our cars. Can be found at WM for about 25 for 5q jug.

[mackeroni]

Originally Posted by VRG_135

Maybe I should get my own oil filter......the $50 oil change with the mobile seems like a great deal, using a "members only discount" coupon a co worker gave me.

You did tell them its a BMW, right?

[NVHoo]

Originally Posted by lowbudgethero

walmart M1 0w-40 is bmw ll-01 approved

bmw oil is typically castrol

Mobile 1 no longer approved.

http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1233807

[loesch]

Originally Posted by NVHoo

Mobile 1 no longer approved.

http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1233807

This is good information. Thanks for sharing. I didn't know they lost their certification. I wonder if this means they actually changed the formula?

[muddtt]

I got 2 large 5qt containers in my garage. I guess i can go check if its the old bottles with the bmw certification. Regardless, if its still approved for Porsche & AMG turbos its good enough for me. I'll probably change it before the recommended time on the dash anyways.

[e92ben]

I would do mobile 1 0w40

[MightyMouseTech]

Originally Posted by lowbudgethero

walmart M1 0w-40 is bmw ll-01 approved

Not anymore.

[Slow_Polk]

Originally Posted by NVHoo

Mobile 1 no longer approved.

http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1233807

Just found this out when I noticed the 5 qt jug no longer listed the BMW LL spec. I also find this on the Mobile website in the comments section.

Quality & performance of the new Mobil 1 FS 0W-40 is comparable to the outgoing Mobil 1 0W-40, carrying many of the same claims. However, Mobil 1 FS 0W-40 no longer carries BMW LL-01, due to changes in BMW’s testing requirement.

[gjm120]

Originally Posted by Slow_Polk

Just found this out when I noticed the 5 qt jug no longer listed the BMW LL spec. I also find this on the Mobile website in the comments section.

changes in BMW’s testing requirement = 'we cut a deal with another lubricant company'.

May be a cynical interpretation but...

[KNS]

Originally Posted by gjm120

changes in BMW’s testing requirement = 'we cut a deal with another lubricant company'.

May be a cynical interpretation but...

This in a nutshell. Now, the newest BMW engines may have some slight changes in oil demands but your model should be fine with what you've been using, not that I would put M1 0W-40 in my car but...

[gjm120]

Originally Posted by KNS

This in a nutshell. Now, the newest BMW engines may have some slight changes in oil demands but your model should be fine with what you've been using, not that I would put M1 0W-40 in my car but...

Agree a change in engine requirements could be real. Since I will never go past ~7,500 miles, I wouldn't rule out Mobil 1. However, been a Castrol user for many years.

[KNS]

I've heard too many bad things about M1 0W-40 from the guys who rebuild Porsche engines to swear me off of it. Mobil does put out some other fine oil products, however.

Been using Motul in the 128i and Rotella T6 in the E46. Mobil V-Twin 20W-50 in the 993.

[davis449]

Originally Posted by KNS

I've heard too many bad things about M1 0W-40 from the guys who rebuild Porsche engines to swear me off of it. Mobil does put out some other fine oil products, however.

Been using Motul in the 128i and Rotella T6 in the E46. Mobil V-Twin 20W-50 in the 993.

My father tracks a 2006 C2S regularly and Mobil 1 hasn't been holding up for him worth a damn.

[Mr Rooty Von Tooty]

I would only have the oil changed by a dealer or BMW independent!

BTW, Mobil 1 0W40 is approved by BMW. Use only Mann, Mahle, or BMW filters. The media in a Valvoline filter will cause big problems.

I have 11 5qt jugs of Mobil 1. I just noticed 5 say BMW and 6 don't. I'll have to use the 6 in my Merc!