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      10-18-2016, 03:25 PM   #1
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oil question

where is everyone buying their n55 ll01 approved oil from? trying to get the best price, thanks!
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      10-18-2016, 04:04 PM   #2
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Walmart. They have Castrol 0w-40 European Formula. $25 for 5 quarts and like $7 per quart bottle.
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      10-19-2016, 05:50 AM   #3
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Walmart. They have Castrol 0w-40 European Formula. $25 for 5 quarts and like $7 per quart bottle.
I don't recall it being branded as that but I could be wrong.
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      10-19-2016, 08:09 AM   #4
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I don't recall it being branded as that but I could be wrong.
It is indeed branded that way. I'll take a pic of the bottle later.
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      10-19-2016, 08:35 AM   #5
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I dont believe 0w-40 is LL-01 approved at least since 2015
I believe N55 is LL-01
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      10-19-2016, 08:40 AM   #6
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I dont believe 0w-40 is LL-01 approved at least since 2015
I believe N55 is LL-01
The European formula 0w-40 says LL-01 approved.
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      10-19-2016, 09:10 AM   #7
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http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1233807

If the bottle says LL-01 yer prob good to go
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      10-28-2016, 07:36 PM   #8
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Shell Euro 5w30 GTL (Gas To Liquid) aka BMW Dealer Oil
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The newest BMW ads are touting Pennzoil. The Shell website recommends Pennzoil Platinum Euro 5W-40 or 5W-30 full synthetic oil for BMW non-Ms.
http://www.bmw.com/com/en/owners/acc...es/engine_oil/
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