[ctbear]

Originally Posted by sspade

Here is a Blackstone analysis on that oil.

Please address the class and explain why you think its not good enough for your engine...

Are you under the assumption that Mobil 1 changed their recipe?

Or that BMW changed their specification requirements?

Any thoughts/opinions as to why either one would do such a crazy thing?

As stated above, the main reason to continue using LL-01, at least for me, is to avoid any issues with warranty claims down the road.

[sspade]

Originally Posted by ctbear

As stated above, the main reason to continue using LL-01, at least for me, is to avoid any issues with warranty claims down the road.

Very fair stance, not worth risking warranty for such a minor thing. I trust you save your receipts.

[ctbear]

Originally Posted by sspade

Very fair stance, not worth risking warranty for such a minor thing. I trust you save your receipts.

I definitely do and the bottle as well

So does anyone know where to find some LL-01 Pennzoil Platinum Euro 5w30 or 5w40??

[sspade]

Originally Posted by ctbear

I definitely do and the bottle as well

So does anyone know where to find some LL-01 Pennzoil Platinum Euro 5w30 or 5w40??

I buy mine on eBay. Best price.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Pennzoil-Pl...47o:rk:10:pf:0

[ctbear]

Originally Posted by sspade

I buy mine on eBay. Best price.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Pennzoil-Pl...47o:rk:10:pf:0

That's the one I keep running into "Euro L" which is LL-04 and not LL-01.

[Busa1]

Originally Posted by ctbear

I definitely do and the bottle as well

So does anyone know where to find some LL-01 Pennzoil Platinum Euro 5w30 or 5w40??

https://www.walmart.com/nco/9-pack-P...1-qt/880428628

https://www.walmart.com/nco/12-pack-...1-qt/774375084

[ctbear]

Originally Posted by Busa1

https://www.walmart.com/nco/9-pack-P...1-qt/880428628

https://www.walmart.com/nco/12-pack-...1-qt/774375084

Pricier single quart units that's not off the shelf and must be ordered from Walmart, but it seems like this is the best I can do. Actually comes out to a decent deal after $20 mail in rebate from Pennzoil.

[bavarianride]

Originally Posted by ctbear

Pricier single quart units that's not off the shelf and must be ordered from Walmart, but it seems like this is the best I can do. Actually comes out to a decent deal after $20 mail in rebate from Pennzoil.

These are not cheap. An alternative is 5 liters of BMW Twinpower LL01FE 0w30 + oil filter $62 shipped.

[bavarianride]

Originally Posted by sspade

I buy mine on eBay. Best price.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Pennzoil-Pl...47o:rk:10:pf:0

Is that LL04 instead of LL01?

[hakisalapaki]

i suggest to look at these new generation oil for BMW.
Liqui Moly 0W30 Top tec 6100 with BMW Longlife12-Fe certificate...

[IraHayes]

Originally Posted by ctbear

So does anyone know where to find some LL-01 Pennzoil Platinum Euro 5w30 or 5w40??

Autozone stores around me always seem to stock it.

[328iX]

I just bought (2) 5 quart and (2) 1 quart of the 5w-30 Pennzoil Euro L for $62 off walmart website (free 2-day ship), then got on rock auto and bought 2 mahle filters for $24

Essentially got 2 oil changes for $43 each

[sspade]

Im doing a change after work today... will share pics because who doesnt love pics?!

Liqui Moly SAE 5w40, every 5k
OEM oil filter, every 5k
OEM air filter, every 10k

[328iX]

Originally Posted by sspade

Im doing a change after work today... will share pics because who doesnt love pics?!

Liqui Moly SAE 5w40, every 5k
OEM oil filter, every 5k
OEM air filter, every 10k

do you use fcp euro?

[sspade]

Originally Posted by 328dX

do you use fcp euro?

I dont. I honestly cant wrap my mind around sending used oil through the mail to get free fresh oil in return. For free. I just don't understand. Im super stubborn... maybe one day Ill try it.

Until then... I religiously use eBay and occasionally Amazon.

[328iX]

Originally Posted by sspade

I dont. I honestly cant wrap my mind around sending used oil through the mail to get free fresh oil in return. For free. I just don't understand. Im super stubborn... maybe one day Ill try it.

Until then... I religiously use eBay and occasionally Amazon.

Oh i don't mean using them for their returns program.

I just meant buying the oil from them. I considered buying the liqui moly oil change kit from them just for convenience (everything put together) but yeah i wouldn't bother returning the old stuff

[52172]

Originally Posted by sspade

I dont. I honestly cant wrap my mind around sending used oil through the mail to get free fresh oil in return. For free. I just don't understand. Im super stubborn... maybe one day Ill try it.

Until then... I religiously use eBay and occasionally Amazon.

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

[sspade]

Originally Posted by 52172

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

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

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

[Sweeney921]

Originally Posted by 52172

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

FCP Euro's warranty covers absolutely everything on their website. Oil is included.

https://www.fcpeuro.com/page/lifetime-guarantee

[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?!

[sspade]

Kitted out.

[ctbear]

Originally Posted by IraHayes

Autozone stores around me always seem to stock it.

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