Synthetic Oil

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encarta
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Synthetic Oil

Post by encarta »

I'm a novice. Just bought a 2001 Z3 in great shape and want to keep it that way. Is it necessary to use BMW Synthetic Oil for an oil change or are other appropriately graded synthetic oils OK?

kbsilver
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Post by kbsilver »

Every person who answers this question will likely have a different opinion. Technically as long as the oil is BMW-LL01 certified (read the back of the container), you can use it. I personally have been using the BMW branded oil (custom blend by Castrol) as with my BMWCCA discount, is actually the least expensive option.

The other commonly available LL01 certified oils are Mobil1 0-40, and Castrol Syntech 0-30 (made in Europe, not US).
-Keith

'11 335D & '17 340GT

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