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What Is The Best Synthetic High Performance Engine Oil For 1 Series?
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The list of LL-01 approved oils is getting shorter. Personally, I use Pennzoil Euro 5W40 year round in my cars (picked up at CTC for $16/5L jug). At the dealer we use 0W30 in these cars.
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I've decided to go with the Castrol EDGE 5W30 for now since it's LL-01 approved. It seems to be working great so far. I've done a bit more research on the Pennzoil Euro 5W40 and it does have really good reviews. I'll definitely give this a try on my next oil change. How would you say then Pennzoil Euro 5W40 compare to the Mobil 1 0W40?
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Been using 0-40 German Castrol. Seems to have lost it's LL01 rating lately. Also doesn't go on sale at CTC anymore. Loss of it's rating probably has nothing to do with the oil itself. Anyway, seeing your post has made me look at the Pennzoil Euro 5/40. It has the LL01 rating and see it currently on sale at CTC at 1/2 price!, something less than $29./ 5 ltr. jug. (I'm guessing your $16./ 5 ltr. was a misprint). Never considered a non-European oil before. Was looking at Motul 0/40 8100XMax but the price difference is huge and I'm wondering if it's worth it Next day: Just back from the store with 3x 5 ltr. jugs of 5/40 Euro. Did some reading. Seems this oil is sold as Shell Helix in Europe although Shell says it's not absolutely identical due to regional requirements. Very highly rated. A LL01 approved synthetic at $6./litre compared to the $15./litre for oils I was looking at turned out to be a no-brainer.
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I mention brave, because it's possible they'll either tell you it was an error and cancel your order, or they'll send you just one 5L container and then you'll have to spend some time fighting your case that the listing was for a 4 pack, etc. In case anyone is interested: https://camelcamelcamel.com/product/B004XBHHY4 |
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a little contribution to this subject..not all oils from the same brand have the same composition...e.x castrol 5-30 and 5-40 has nothin to do with castrol 0-30 and 0-40..the latter is fully synhetic or perhaps its better to say true synthetic while the first 2 are semisynthetic..they both do the work ,but the 0's last shorter not because they are truly synthetics, the opposite, its just that the additives are different, they aim to circulate the oil sooner to the engine parts thus why are more commonly used in colder areas like Canada.
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I would try to find what’s on sale. If money/cost is not a factor then motul xcess gen2 5w40 would be my top choice. I’m currently running pennzoil platinum euro 5w40 since Napa had a sale before the end of the year. Also, Walmart has valvoline euro 5w40 which seems to be a pretty decent oil as well based on its properties.
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vey good choice
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I've been using the liqui moly 👍🏻
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