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Originally Posted by diesel86
The Mobil-1 I used is the 0W-40 European Formula that is an approved BMW LL-01 oil.
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If you read the BMW bulletin carefully...it says first....
if you need to top off the oil....and BMW oil is not available...the listed (non-BMW) oils will suffice....the EURO FORMULA MOBIL 1 IS NOT ON THE LIST. The US version is.
Later, the bulletin becomes a bit confusing....as it says the 4 non-BMW oils are acceptable. Does that mean...
Acceptable for your oil change...or just topping off?
There is a difference between the US and European oils. Those differences address the differences in sulfur content between the European fuel and the US/Canadian fuel. (BMW US OIL SPEC IS LL-01....EUROPEAN SPEC IS LL-04).
My question....why not buy the BMW oil for $1 more per quart than Mobil 1. What is $5 savings...on a $40-$50k car??