09-10-2012, 07:18 PM
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Officially Welcomed to the 'Fest
Location: Australia
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 272
Mein Auto: 2004 BMW 525i Auto
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Quote:
Originally Posted by phlfly
It's bs about LL01, if oil change every 5-7 thousand miles. Also with Mobil 5W-30 I6 doesn't have valve noise during morning start ups. Me and my friend did a lot oil change (with LL01 spec. all recommended and just LL01 spec) to find right one that will eliminate this crazy sound, and Mobil 1 5W-30 is winner, best oil for normal usage. We tried Castrol, Pennzoil (not LL01 , different viscosities) same effect as BMW oil.
So don't bother yourself to spend a lot many just buy case in Costco and you good to go, believe me. We did this for last 3 years of testing.
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Thanks for your input phlfly, and can I confirm that you meant LL04 and LL01 as BMW spec below says LL04. Also, which filters did you guys used?
Longlife-04 engine oil SAE 0W-40
Trade name BMW part number Container size
BMW engine oil Longlife-04 83 21 0 398 504 1 litre
Longlife-04 engine oil SAE 5W-30
Trade name BMW part number Container size
BMW engine oil Longlife-04 83 21 0 398 507 1 litre
Anyway, so far the list is below;
1. Castrol Edge Titanium 0W40 oil + BMW oil filter
2. Mobil 1 0W-40 + Hengst Filters
3. Mobil 1 5W-30 (claimed to be tested best)
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