Approved/recommended oils

TheJungatron · 02-22-2019, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by sspade

@Jungatron

Do you use FCP Euro for oil?

How does this FREE oil work.... I/we are very confused. How could anyone besides the post office be making money?!

Buy the oil kits from FCP (I buy BMW brand from them) they are like 70$ for the first purchase. Then the next oil change, buy another kit and send back all the oil and the filter. They will refund each time you do an oil change. So, in theory, you are only paying for shopping cost every time you do an oil change after the first time.

It's not a bad deal and it OEM BMW oil.

Sweeney921 · 02-22-2019, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Jungatron

They will refund each time you do an oil change. So, in theory, you are only paying for shopping cost every time you do an oil change after the first time.

My last oil change was with an FCP Euro service kit, but it'll be a few months until the next change. I'm borderline excited to use their warranty process because it should save a ton of money.

The one question that's sticking in my mind is whether or not FCP requires a minimum number of weeks/months between each reimbursement claim. If not, that means that one could GREATLY reduce their oil service interval for a small cost (shipping). It makes good business-sense to me if they were to only allow reimbursement after 6-ish(?) months. Nevertheless, their commitment here is really very impressive.

TheJungatron · 02-22-2019, 08:42 AM

Well, I'll let you know when I do my next oil change in 8,000 miles

XxThe_RemedyXx · 02-22-2019, 02:48 PM

Just changed my oil using a kit from FCP Euro as well. I change my oil every 3-4K miles. I will post back as well with the return/refund process

52172 · 02-22-2019, 06:47 PM

Wonder how much shipping of 7 quarts of oil is from Ca to them? Either way saves $

IraHayes · 02-24-2019, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ctbear

Really? I just went to one near dtla, couldn't find any. Which area have you seen it in?

Downey

Pikal · 03-19-2019, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by bavarianride

Yours is a N20/N26? If so my suggestion will be BMW Twinpower LL01FE 0w30 oil change kit for $62 shipped online.

Can you point me at where I can buy that kit?

Thank you.

John in VA · 03-20-2019, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Pikal

Can you point me at where I can buy that kit?
Thank you.

https://www.getbmwparts.com/c-oil-change-kits-174

Zanity · 03-26-2019, 04:26 PM

I'm lucky to have crappy tire next to my office, that's where i get my 5L Pennzoil platinum euro 5W40, regular price $60, every couple months it goes on sale for half price of $30, oil filter is like another $10, and since I do the oil change myself, I think $40 CAD ($29 USD) all in is hard to beat for oil change on any BMW.

52172 · 03-26-2019, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Zanity

I'm lucky to have crappy tire next to my office, that's where i get my 5L Pennzoil platinum euro 5W40, regular price $60, every couple months it goes on sale for half price of $30, oil filter is like another $10, and since I do the oil change myself, I think $40 CAD ($29 USD) all in is hard to beat for oil change on any BMW.

Not if your getting your oil and filter from fcpeuro. It’s just the cost of return shipping.

Zanity · 03-26-2019, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 52172

Not if your getting your oil and filter from fcpeuro. It’s just the cost of return shipping.

You lost me at "not if..."

sspade · 03-26-2019, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 52172

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Originally Posted by Zanity

I'm lucky to have crappy tire next to my office, that's where i get my 5L Pennzoil platinum euro 5W40, regular price $60, every couple months it goes on sale for half price of $30, oil filter is like another $10, and since I do the oil change myself, I think $40 CAD ($29 USD) all in is hard to beat for oil change on any BMW.

Not if your getting your oil and filter from fcpeuro. It’s just the cost of return shipping.

I highly doubt someone from western Canada can ship 5L of oil across the border for $29 (to Connecticut).

chaps · 03-31-2019, 09:46 PM

I'm new to the forum and a new BMW owner. It Texas, is 5W-40 OK and what type of oil (brand) of oil is recommended to avoid voiding warranty?

learntocode · 03-31-2019, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by bavarianride

Is that LL04 instead of LL01?

Yeah, I could confirm they're LL04 since pepboys had these on sale for $18 and some change. Last day for their sale was on 3/31.

Btw, autozone has the Chevron Techron Complete Fuel System Cleaner, BOGO free (same as BMW part no. 82140413341) going on but will end 4/1.

Billfitz · 04-01-2019, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by chaps

I'm new to the forum and a new BMW owner. It Texas, is 5W-40 OK and what type of oil (brand) of oil is recommended to avoid voiding warranty?

5w-40 is OK in hot climates. As for the brand etc., read the first four pages of the thread.

perryo91 · 04-08-2019, 06:50 PM

Yeah I have successfully done it. Both oil and cabin air filter, Shipping for both was $30, it's a little inconvenience, to go out and ship it, but no big deal.

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Originally Posted by 52172

Fcp warranty does not cover any fluids so your not missing out on anything.

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Originally Posted by sspade

I literally just saw someone claim they did. Ill find the post...

Guy from Orlando that just moved to Ft Myers, I believe.

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Originally Posted by sspade

@Jungatron

Do you use FCP Euro for oil?

How does this FREE oil work.... I/we are very confused. How could anyone besides the post office be making money?!

TheJungatron · 04-08-2019, 06:59 PM

Got my refund about 10 days after sending the oil back. It's worth the 100 savings for the oil change every time.

52172 · 04-08-2019, 07:03 PM

I’m gonna try it with the prepaid box. I’ve heard it holds the filter 5 liter and 2 single liter containers.

335icandy · 04-08-2019, 10:54 PM

Which Liqui Moly blend would you guys recommend for a 2016 328d xdrive? Is there a diesel specific blend?

Billfitz · 04-09-2019, 07:31 AM

https://www.liqui-moly.com/en/servic...7c50caf7dc24d/

335icandy · 04-09-2019, 08:48 AM

Sorry one more question,

Is Pennzoil Platinum Euro L 5W-30 the OEM oil for the BMW 328d?

52172 · 04-09-2019, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Jungatron

Got my refund about 10 days after sending the oil back. It's worth the 100 savings for the oil change every time.

Your oil and filter costs 100 dollars?

02-22-2019, 08:42 AM	#91
TheJungatron Lieutenant 352 Rep 545 Posts Drives: 2020 M340i RWD- USA Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Fort Myers, Florida iTrader: (0)	Well, I'll let you know when I do my next oil change in 8,000 miles
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XxThe_RemedyXx Colonel 967 Rep 2,653 Posts Drives: 2016 340i xDrive Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Westchester, NY iTrader: (0)	Just changed my oil using a kit from FCP Euro as well. I change my oil every 3-4K miles. I will post back as well with the return/refund process __________________ 2016 340i xDrive - BM3 Stage 2 93 OTS - xHP Transmission Tune Stage 2 - B58TU HPFP - Bilstein B14 - VRSF Catless DP - Kyostar CAI
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52172 Captain 157 Rep 928 Posts Drives: 2015 Bronze Metallic 335i Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Buellton iTrader: (0)	Wonder how much shipping of 7 quarts of oil is from Ca to them? Either way saves $
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Zanity Major 731 Rep 1,045 Posts Drives: 428i Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: BC, Canada iTrader: (0)	I'm lucky to have crappy tire next to my office, that's where i get my 5L Pennzoil platinum euro 5W40, regular price $60, every couple months it goes on sale for half price of $30, oil filter is like another $10, and since I do the oil change myself, I think $40 CAD ($29 USD) all in is hard to beat for oil change on any BMW.
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chaps Registered 2 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 2014 382i Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	I'm new to the forum and a new BMW owner. It Texas, is 5W-40 OK and what type of oil (brand) of oil is recommended to avoid voiding warranty?
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TheJungatron Lieutenant 352 Rep 545 Posts Drives: 2020 M340i RWD- USA Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Fort Myers, Florida iTrader: (0)	Got my refund about 10 days after sending the oil back. It's worth the 100 savings for the oil change every time. __________________ 2020 - M340i RWD \| Executive (Retired 2015 - 335i RWD A8 \| MP LSD, BM3, MP Exhaust, M Sport Conversion, 245/35/18 square, VRSF Chargepipe, Rear Brembo upgrade) (Retired - 2010 328i) (Retired - 1987 325i Vert)
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52172 Captain 157 Rep 928 Posts Drives: 2015 Bronze Metallic 335i Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Buellton iTrader: (0)	I’m gonna try it with the prepaid box. I’ve heard it holds the filter 5 liter and 2 single liter containers.
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335icandy Lieutenant 49 Rep 503 Posts Drives: 2016 328dX Msport Estoril Blue Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Toronto, ON, CANADA iTrader: (0)	Which Liqui Moly blend would you guys recommend for a 2016 328d xdrive? Is there a diesel specific blend?
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335icandy Lieutenant 49 Rep 503 Posts Drives: 2016 328dX Msport Estoril Blue Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Toronto, ON, CANADA iTrader: (0)	Sorry one more question, Is Pennzoil Platinum Euro L 5W-30 the OEM oil for the BMW 328d?
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