[S58King]

Could someone please give me a link to a oil filter replacement for the m340i I’ve been looking around but most reviews I see on the filters I found are they don’t fit. Would appreciate it big time

[Seaford]

Originally Posted by AlphineW_M340i

Could someone please give me a link to a oil filter replacement for the m340i I’ve been looking around but most reviews I see on the filters I found are they don’t fit. Would appreciate it big time

I have never bought an oil filter for a bmw……is all else fails hit the spares counter in your dealership…….no doubt they will supply and let you know how many organs you need to sell to fund it

[Top Gon]

BMW 11428583898 Set Oil Filter Element https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JEFZXAS...UTF8&psc=1

[iceRN09]

Manufacturer should be MANN

[k4sh_90]

I used this site when shopping for the oil filter for the car. Came in a Genuine BMW Parts box. Local dealership wanted $35

[S58King]

Originally Posted by 4DrSpra

BMW 11428583898 Set Oil Filter Element https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JEFZXAS...ing=UTF8&psc=1

You sure all the reviews say fits f30 340i

[S58King]

Originally Posted by v_ckash623

I used this site when shopping for the oil filter for the car. Came in a Genuine BMW Parts box. Local dealership wanted $35

Thank you

[bavarianride]

Originally Posted by v_ckash623

I used this site when shopping for the oil filter for the car. Came in a Genuine BMW Parts box. Local dealership wanted $35

That is a BMW dealer with an online parts desk selling genuine BMW parts@$15.

[Top Gon]

Originally Posted by AlphineW_M340i

You sure all the reviews say fits f30 340i

I think it's the same. I've used this twice with no issues. Looks exactly like the one that came with the car as well

[ultrared93]

https://www.bimmerworld.com/OEM-Oil-...428583898.html

[VipinLJ]

OT but do you guys only use official BMW oil? Or do you use Castrol/Mobil bought from auto stores (obviously with correct ratings and stuff)?

[bavarianride]

Originally Posted by VipinLJ

OT but do you guys only use official BMW oil? Or do you use Castrol/Mobil bought from auto stores (obviously with correct ratings and stuff)?

There aren't too many LL17FE 0w20 oils out there, or does Castrol/Mobil have LL17FE?

[VipinLJ]

Originally Posted by bavarianride

There aren't too many LL17FE 0w20 oils out there, or does Castrol/Mobil have LL17FE?

I read somewhere that the Castrol ones are LL17FE or something? That they just don't label it like that anymore because they have to pay for it and aren't bothered to. I could be wrong though.

[bavarianride]

Originally Posted by VipinLJ

I read somewhere that the Castrol ones are LL17FE or something? That they just don't label it like that anymore because they have to pay for it and aren't bothered to. I could be wrong though.

TIS only lists a few approved LL17FE(non readily available in US), I don't know if there is an updated list somewhere else.

Castrol can claim to be LL17FE, but if it does not show on the label, then I won't trust the claim.


Trade name Viscosity Producer

1. ELF EVOLUTION FULL-TECH APX SAE 0W-20 TOTAL Lubrifiants
2. Mabanol Xenon Alpha FE SAE 0W-20 Mabanol GmbH & Co. KG
3. RAVENOL EFS SAE 0W-20 Ravensberger Schmierstoffvertrieb GmbH
4. ROWE HIGHTEC SYNT RS C5 SAE 0W-20 ROWE MINERALÖLWERK GMBH
5. SRS ViVA 1 ecosynth FE SAE 0W-20 SRS Schmierstoff Vertrieb GmbH
6. TOTAL QUARTZ INEO DYNAMICS SAE 0W-20 TOTAL Lubrifiants

[VipinLJ]

Originally Posted by bavarianride

TIS only lists a few approved LL17FE(non readily available in US), I don't know if there is an updated list somewhere else.

Castrol can claim to be LL17FE, but if it does not show on the label, then I won't trust the claim.


Trade name Viscosity Producer

1. ELF EVOLUTION FULL-TECH APX SAE 0W-20 TOTAL Lubrifiants
2. Mabanol Xenon Alpha FE SAE 0W-20 Mabanol GmbH & Co. KG
3. RAVENOL EFS SAE 0W-20 Ravensberger Schmierstoffvertrieb GmbH
4. ROWE HIGHTEC SYNT RS C5 SAE 0W-20 ROWE MINERALÖLWERK GMBH
5. SRS ViVA 1 ecosynth FE SAE 0W-20 SRS Schmierstoff Vertrieb GmbH
6. TOTAL QUARTZ INEO DYNAMICS SAE 0W-20 TOTAL Lubrifiants

Gotcha

I've only needed to refill twice. Both times, I had to use like half a bottle or so before it showed oil level to be normal again. I used Castrol I found locally since the closest dealer is more than an hour away. I got oil changed done after the fill up.
I guess I'll buy official BMW oil from the dealership.

[bavarianride]

Originally Posted by VipinLJ

Gotcha

I've only needed to refill twice. Both times, I had to use like half a bottle or so before it showed oil level to be normal again. I used Castrol I found locally since the closest dealer is more than an hour away. I got oil changed done after the fill up.
I guess I'll buy official BMW oil from the dealership.

BMW says LL01 and LL01FE are "technically suitable engine oils" for B46(while LL17FE is recommended).

So if your Castrol shows LL01/LL01FE approvals then it will be OK to use esp. for top off.

[VipinLJ]

Originally Posted by bavarianride

BMW says LL01 and LL01FE are "technically suitable engine oils" for B46(while LL17FE is recommended).

So if your Castrol shows LL01/LL01FE approvals then it will be OK to use esp. for top off.

Yup. The one I got was LL01 IIRC. I remember reading somewhere that both worked fine. I used it only for top ups and got full oil changes done a few thousand miles later.

[themnmd]

Originally Posted by VipinLJ

OT but do you guys only use official BMW oil? Or do you use Castrol/Mobil bought from auto stores (obviously with correct ratings and stuff)?

BMW oil only if I need to top off