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      07-17-2019, 07:52 AM   #7
celsdogg
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Well I was researching about certain oils and many people have said that Mobil 1 does not meet BMW standards anymore; BMW switched to Pennzoil so I was trying to find out if platinum full synth 0W-20 would suffice.
The only standard an oil has to meet to get an LL classification is to pay BMW a royalty. LL isn't an industry standard, it's a BMW trademark. BMW changes oil suppliers like LeBron changes teams, they go with whichever company gives them the best deal.

good info. I think boogie cousins is a more apt comparison though!
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