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Kris · 06-04-2008, 05:24 PM

Guys, Dan@United sells a kit which includes 7 litres of BMW 5W30 Oil (I think its rebranded Castrol) , the Oil Filter and a Fuel cleaning kit. The price is $55 USD plus $49.50 for shipping.

I'm dropping my oil at 1000kms and figured some other people may be interested.

BMW quoted me $28 per litre for the oil, but I know you can get the same stuff for about $80 from your standard parts shop plus filter cost,fuel cleaner cost which is already over the price of the US kit.

Just a FYI, I tried calling BMW to get a price for a 1000km oil drop and they disconnected me after about 10minutes on hold.

Swift135 · 06-04-2008, 08:15 PM

That sound too cheap for shipping?? that would have to weigh close to 8-9kg boxed up. Is it sent by sea or air? It could be cheaper for shipping if we get a few kits sent in one shipment and break them up in Australia.

Kris · 06-04-2008, 09:38 PM

Dan does BIG volumes of shipping...Fedex shipping!

Alext · 06-04-2008, 10:47 PM

I receive packages from the US frequently. A 15lb package sent by US post will cost around the AU$100 mark. Express postage expect to pay double.

AussieRacer · 06-04-2008, 10:50 PM

That's a reasonable price.

Interesting though, as I was sure you couldn't airfreight oil as it is treated as a hazardous material. And I'm sure that fuel cleaner would definitely be flammable!

jcw2006aus · 06-04-2008, 11:06 PM

Not sure if this is any help, I use this in the MINI and I will most likely use it in the 135i. I will also do an oil change at 1000kms. :smile:

Swift135 · 06-05-2008, 01:51 AM

Are you sure thats the same oil in the BMW bottles in the above photo? I have seen it on special at Supercheap for about $40/5lt.

Kris · 06-05-2008, 03:06 AM

Castrol make the BMW oil, and 5W30 is the recommended weight. Looks good to me! but you need more than 5litres I think..

Alext · 06-05-2008, 03:25 AM

The BMW oil is probably what is called German Castrol. Which is a very good oil.
The Castrol Edge above I have used in cars and it is a great fully synthetic oil too...if you look at the specification numbers for a 10w-30 oil it has a nice low viscosity for max flow and performance. Excellent value for money in my opinion...find me an oil with better specs for cheaper. For road use this will be fine. For track use I would go something heavier.

Also look at Mobil 1 30w for road use. Brilliant oil.

flamezy · 06-05-2008, 03:35 AM

I think you need 7 quarts of oil which is around 6.6litres. Better off buying the oil here.

Anyone know how much the filter will cost?

Kris · 06-05-2008, 04:45 AM

Think youll find 7litres plus filter will be more than $100 AUD to get the UNited stuff..

AussieRacer · 06-05-2008, 07:43 AM

I paid AUD25 for an oil change kit for a 120i less than a month ago. Also got the same Castrol 5-30W oil for AUD49 (not on special). Oil isn't the BMW approved one (Edge 0-40W is BMW approved), but I change more frequently than required so that avoids most issues.

jcw2006aus · 06-08-2008, 05:43 AM

Any more thoughts on this? I am at 1200kms already and ready to change the OIL or for all the blondes 710!!!!!

Kris · 06-08-2008, 05:45 AM

Change it mate - Castrol 5W30, give BMW a call and double check the oil but I'm sure the manual says it in the back.

WAY · 06-09-2008, 07:21 PM

I'm doing a track day on the 20th...I can't decide whether to do this BEFORE or AFTER my track day??? Before is logical to me...

Kris · 06-09-2008, 07:30 PM

Wayne, can you tell me more about the track day - is it a BMW one?

WAY · 06-09-2008, 07:50 PM

No not a BMW one. It's one organised by Driver Dynamic at Sandown. I know Kev so decided that I am going to attend this eventhough a lot of cars there will be ricey ones. It's the earliest track day available to me. Wanna come down for it?

Kris · 06-09-2008, 07:56 PM

Mate I'd love to but I'm right in the thick of organising everything to move into the new place! June/July are totally out for me! I've dropped BMW an email to find out more about the M Day or Driver Training...

jcw2006aus · 06-20-2008, 02:53 AM

Changed the oil last weekend, used Castrol 5w30 edge sport....cost:

OIL $51.65 per 5L
FILTER $21.53 ea

Oil change was very easy, I was able to undo the oil filter cap by hand....did it back up by hand also and nipped it up with a wrench, there is a very good o-ring in there to seal and just added 6.6L and then checked the oil level on the dash and it reads MAX....feel much better now she has fresh OIL...:biggrin:

Much cheeper to buy 2x5L bottles instead of single litre bottles @ 14.50ea you can just use the left over another 2 changes plus a bit for top up.....

cozza · 06-20-2008, 03:30 AM

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Originally Posted by WAY

No not a BMW one. It's one organised by Driver Dynamic at Sandown. I know Kev so decided that I am going to attend this eventhough a lot of cars there will be ricey ones. It's the earliest track day available to me. Wanna come down for it?

20th of June or July? I'd love to come and take some photos...

Kris · 06-20-2008, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcw2006aus

Changed the oil last weekend, used Castrol 5w30 edge sport....cost:

OIL $51.65 per 5L
FILTER $21.53 ea

Oil change was very easy, I was able to undo the oil filter cap by hand....did it back up by hand also and nipped it up with a wrench, there is a very good o-ring in there to seal and just added 6.6L and then checked the oil level on the dash and it reads MAX....feel much better now she has fresh OIL...:biggrin:

Much cheeper to buy 2x5L bottles instead of single litre bottles @ 14.50ea you can just use the left over another 2 changes plus a bit for top up.....

Nice one I think ill pickup the same oil, did you get BMW to do it or did it yourself??

WAY · 06-21-2008, 01:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cozza

20th of June or July? I'd love to come and take some photos...

Too late...

06-04-2008, 05:24 PM	#1
Kris Colonel 123 Rep 2,295 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USOFA iTrader: (0)	Run in service? Guys, Dan@United sells a kit which includes 7 litres of BMW 5W30 Oil (I think its rebranded Castrol) , the Oil Filter and a Fuel cleaning kit. The price is $55 USD plus $49.50 for shipping. I'm dropping my oil at 1000kms and figured some other people may be interested. BMW quoted me $28 per litre for the oil, but I know you can get the same stuff for about $80 from your standard parts shop plus filter cost,fuel cleaner cost which is already over the price of the US kit. Just a FYI, I tried calling BMW to get a price for a 1000km oil drop and they disconnected me after about 10minutes on hold.
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Swift135 Lieutenant 23 Rep 453 Posts Drives: 330d, M3 DCT E92 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brisbane iTrader: (0)	That sound too cheap for shipping?? that would have to weigh close to 8-9kg boxed up. Is it sent by sea or air? It could be cheaper for shipping if we get a few kits sent in one shipment and break them up in Australia. __________________
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Kris Colonel 123 Rep 2,295 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USOFA iTrader: (0)	Dan does BIG volumes of shipping...Fedex shipping!
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Alext Banned 138 Rep 2,042 Posts Drives: B M W Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Everest iTrader: (2)	I receive packages from the US frequently. A 15lb package sent by US post will cost around the AU$100 mark. Express postage expect to pay double.
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AussieRacer Major 24 Rep 1,058 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Aust iTrader: (0)	That's a reasonable price. Interesting though, as I was sure you couldn't airfreight oil as it is treated as a hazardous material. And I'm sure that fuel cleaner would definitely be flammable!
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06-05-2008, 01:51 AM	#7
Swift135 Lieutenant 23 Rep 453 Posts Drives: 330d, M3 DCT E92 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brisbane iTrader: (0)	Are you sure thats the same oil in the BMW bottles in the above photo? I have seen it on special at Supercheap for about $40/5lt. __________________
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06-05-2008, 03:06 AM	#8
Kris Colonel 123 Rep 2,295 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USOFA iTrader: (0)	Castrol make the BMW oil, and 5W30 is the recommended weight. Looks good to me! but you need more than 5litres I think..
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06-05-2008, 03:25 AM	#9
Alext Banned 138 Rep 2,042 Posts Drives: B M W Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Everest iTrader: (2)	The BMW oil is probably what is called German Castrol. Which is a very good oil. The Castrol Edge above I have used in cars and it is a great fully synthetic oil too...if you look at the specification numbers for a 10w-30 oil it has a nice low viscosity for max flow and performance. Excellent value for money in my opinion...find me an oil with better specs for cheaper. For road use this will be fine. For track use I would go something heavier. Also look at Mobil 1 30w for road use. Brilliant oil.
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06-05-2008, 03:35 AM	#10
flamezy Enlisted Member 0 Rep 38 Posts Drives: 125i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sydney iTrader: (1)	I think you need 7 quarts of oil which is around 6.6litres. Better off buying the oil here. Anyone know how much the filter will cost? __________________ 125i Alpine White with Coral Red Interior, CA....with mods to follow....
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06-05-2008, 04:45 AM	#11
Kris Colonel 123 Rep 2,295 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USOFA iTrader: (0)	Think youll find 7litres plus filter will be more than $100 AUD to get the UNited stuff..
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AussieRacer Major 24 Rep 1,058 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Aust iTrader: (0)	I paid AUD25 for an oil change kit for a 120i less than a month ago. Also got the same Castrol 5-30W oil for AUD49 (not on special). Oil isn't the BMW approved one (Edge 0-40W is BMW approved), but I change more frequently than required so that avoids most issues.
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06-08-2008, 05:43 AM	#13
jcw2006aus Private First Class 6 Rep 136 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Any more thoughts on this? I am at 1200kms already and ready to change the OIL or for all the blondes 710!!!!!
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06-08-2008, 05:45 AM	#14
Kris Colonel 123 Rep 2,295 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USOFA iTrader: (0)	Change it mate - Castrol 5W30, give BMW a call and double check the oil but I'm sure the manual says it in the back.
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WAY Brigadier General 458 Rep 4,822 Posts Drives: Fast ones Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	I'm doing a track day on the 20th...I can't decide whether to do this BEFORE or AFTER my track day??? Before is logical to me...
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Kris Colonel 123 Rep 2,295 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USOFA iTrader: (0)	Wayne, can you tell me more about the track day - is it a BMW one?
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WAY Brigadier General 458 Rep 4,822 Posts Drives: Fast ones Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	No not a BMW one. It's one organised by Driver Dynamic at Sandown. I know Kev so decided that I am going to attend this eventhough a lot of cars there will be ricey ones. It's the earliest track day available to me. Wanna come down for it?
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Kris Colonel 123 Rep 2,295 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USOFA iTrader: (0)	Mate I'd love to but I'm right in the thick of organising everything to move into the new place! June/July are totally out for me! I've dropped BMW an email to find out more about the M Day or Driver Training...
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jcw2006aus Private First Class 6 Rep 136 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Changed the oil last weekend, used Castrol 5w30 edge sport....cost: OIL $51.65 per 5L FILTER $21.53 ea Oil change was very easy, I was able to undo the oil filter cap by hand....did it back up by hand also and nipped it up with a wrench, there is a very good o-ring in there to seal and just added 6.6L and then checked the oil level on the dash and it reads MAX....feel much better now she has fresh OIL...:biggrin: Much cheeper to buy 2x5L bottles instead of single litre bottles @ 14.50ea you can just use the left over another 2 changes plus a bit for top up.....
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