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JimD · 08-11-2016, 07:33 PM

I picked up a 5 quart jug of Castrol 0-40 European formula that is LL1 rated at Walmart last time I was there. I used to use Mobil 1 0-40 European but it is now not LL1 rated. I also change every 5K miles which is more than six months for me. I think synthetic is important and a LL1 oil accepted by BMW may be important but frequent oil changes is more important than either. 5K is probably more than sufficient but it's easy to remember.

08-11-2016, 07:33 PM	#56
JimD Brigadier General 368 Rep 3,547 Posts Drives: 128i convertible Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lexington, SC iTrader: (0)	I picked up a 5 quart jug of Castrol 0-40 European formula that is LL1 rated at Walmart last time I was there. I used to use Mobil 1 0-40 European but it is now not LL1 rated. I also change every 5K miles which is more than six months for me. I think synthetic is important and a LL1 oil accepted by BMW may be important but frequent oil changes is more important than either. 5K is probably more than sufficient but it's easy to remember. __________________ 128i Convertible, MT, Alpine White, Black Top, Taupe Leatherette, Walnut, Sport Ordered 5/22/09, Completed 6/4/09, At Port 6/9/09, On the Georgia Highway 6/13/09, Ship Arrived Charleston 6/24/09 at 10pm, PCD 7/21/09
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