Oil temps: 335 comparitive observation.

CBRich · 05-17-2009, 04:07 PM

Great chart ModShack.

From BMW USA Site.

BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil is recommended for scheduled engine oil changes.
BMW High Performance SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Oil* (BMW part number 07 51 0 017 866)

BMW Long-life rating LL-01 Approved Synthetic Oils for the US Market:

Castrol Syntec European Formula SAE 0W-30
Mobil 1 SAE 0W-40
Pennzoil Platinum European Formula Ultra SAE 5W-30
Valvoline SynPower SAE 5W-30

Use only oils with an API rating of SM or higher.

The choice of the right SAE grade is based on the climatic conditions in the region in which you normally drive your BMW.

Looks to me like they are approving some of your standard synthetic oils. Nothing spectacular.

05-17-2009, 04:07 PM	#9 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 545	Great chart ModShack. From BMW USA Site. BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil is recommended for scheduled engine oil changes. BMW High Performance SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Oil* (BMW part number 07 51 0 017 866) BMW Long-life rating LL-01 Approved Synthetic Oils for the US Market: Castrol Syntec European Formula SAE 0W-30 Mobil 1 SAE 0W-40 Pennzoil Platinum European Formula Ultra SAE 5W-30 Valvoline SynPower SAE 5W-30 Use only oils with an API rating of SM or higher. The choice of the right SAE grade is based on the climatic conditions in the region in which you normally drive your BMW. Looks to me like they are approving some of your standard synthetic oils. Nothing spectacular.