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Originally Posted by Lo2
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Originally Posted by Ikester19
I've just hit 8000km and decided it's time for an oil change (in between Bmw service intervals). So doing some research I need a 0w-30 oil Ll01-FE approved. I called both Shell and Castrol customer care numbers and both told me they don't carry an off the shelf BMW approved engine oil for the M340i. I can however buy it from my local Bmw dealer at a whopping $38/litre which is just daylight robbery. Reading through this topic on forums it seems ppl advise against using a non BMW approved oil for warranty purposes.
Keen to get some feedback on this, is there an oil I can buy off the shelf that is Bmw approved or should I just get the oil service done by the dealer and pay the exorbitant price?
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If you are planning to purchase a off-brand oil.
Take notice of the label on the back of the oil bottle.
You are looking for a 0W-30 LL-01 FE approval rating.
See my attached photo for reference |
So i decided to get the Bmw dealer to do the oil change. Upon reading through the invoice it states they used a 5w-30 ll01 oil. I asked the service manager if he was sure that viscosity was correct for the M340i and he said that's what they use.
Is this right or should I be taking it further with the dealership?