Castrol New BMW Approved Oil

Eddie135 · 01-30-2012, 06:03 PM

Hi All

Just to share with everyone:

Just found out from Castrol website, Castrol Edge Professional BMW LL01 5w-30 will be replacing the existing Castrol SLX Professional Longtec BMW LL01 5w-30.

Here is the link:
http://www.tds.castrol.com.au/pdf/10...85_2011_10.pdf

Not sure how it will affect our cars when we bring in for warranty service. Will BMW dealership use back the oil branded oil or will they switch to the new one.

BMW86 · 01-30-2012, 06:10 PM

This oil has been out for about 4+ months now. I haven't used it yet myself as I've still got 2 bottles of the old formula left. http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...0&postcount=86

I'm not sure how it compares to the original formula but I'm not a fan of the new price. I've seen it for $80 for 5L! I used to pick up the original formula for $48 for 5L when it was on special.

FYI, my dealership uses Shell Helix oils. Every dealership is different.

Dackelone · 01-30-2012, 06:15 PM

^^Yup, its been out over here too for awhile. It is marketed at Castrol FST (Fluid Strength Technology) oil.

Eddie135 · 01-30-2012, 06:19 PM

Good to know the huge price difference but I have compared the typical table properties, not really much difference.

Just got to clarify with BMW dealership when I bring my car in for service to make sure which oil they use.

Thanks anyway.

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Eddie135 N55 Commando 55 Rep 797 Posts Drives: 135i - DCT - N55 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	Castrol New BMW Approved Oil Hi All Just to share with everyone: Just found out from Castrol website, Castrol Edge Professional BMW LL01 5w-30 will be replacing the existing Castrol SLX Professional Longtec BMW LL01 5w-30. Here is the link: http://www.tds.castrol.com.au/pdf/10...85_2011_10.pdf Not sure how it will affect our cars when we bring in for warranty service. Will BMW dealership use back the oil branded oil or will they switch to the new one.
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BMW86 Major General 398 Rep 9,156 Posts Drives: RS3 Sedan / Macan S Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	This oil has been out for about 4+ months now. I haven't used it yet myself as I've still got 2 bottles of the old formula left. http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...0&postcount=86 I'm not sure how it compares to the original formula but I'm not a fan of the new price. I've seen it for $80 for 5L! I used to pick up the original formula for $48 for 5L when it was on special. FYI, my dealership uses Shell Helix oils. Every dealership is different.
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Dackelone European Editor 10528 Rep 22,992 Posts Drives: N54 e82 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bayern, Germany iTrader: (1)	^^Yup, its been out over here too for awhile. It is marketed at Castrol FST (Fluid Strength Technology) oil.
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