10-21-2012, 05:08 AM | #1 |
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Is there any difference between Castrol SLX Professional LL01 5w30 and Castrol Edge Professional LL01 5w30?
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10-21-2012, 07:33 AM | #2 |
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Castrol Edge Professional is better (maybe simply a marketing thing ?) & newer.
It has 'API - SL' rating which is what BMW recommends. The SLX Professional is rating API - SJ which is lower than SL. Before buying, just make sure the oil is marked 'Made in Germany' and it has the BMW LL-01 stamping at the back of the bottle. Don't buy the one the is Made in US. |
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What do you think of AMSOIL Signature 0W-30?
This post seems to rate it highly - based on the data. Mobil 1 looks pretty good in this test too. http://www.bimmerforums.com/0w30/
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I post the finding in another thread .... if you go to the bottom part of the page, the AMSOIL answer / comment is there .... Note: the article does not have a published date, therefore, I am not sure if the status has changed.
http://superiorvehiclerepair.com/bmw...f-bmw-oil.html As far as Mobil 1, 0W40 European Formula is the only one recommended for BMW oil top up or change. Quote:
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When BMW does the complimentary break-in oil service at the VPC, what will they use?
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Mine was changed with BMW Performance (aka Castrol) 5w30 (in Canada). Therefore, for US, it would be the same ...
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Wouldn't that be better. I heard if you like to drive in a cold start then the 0W oils are better.
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True. "O" is better for winter. But then, the oil change is free, why spend more if you don't have to.
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