BMW brand oil?

[Jehu]

I asked the shop who has my car about an oil change.They use BMW oil[synthetic]? 5w30? I told them to do the change as it needs it ,should i cancel that order? I suppose i could make the two hour rund trip Bavarian Auto and grab a few gallons of Lubro Molly , is BMW brand Oil ok? I'm sure this shop owner would be non-plussed hearing me ask this. He's an OEM by the book to a fault guy.

[markus]

BMW oil is made by castrol. I dont see how this can be bad. It has a few addatives in it that the stuff off the shelves doesnt.

[Jehu]

BMW oil is made by Castro. I dont see how this can be bad. It has a few addatives in it that the stuff off the shelves doesn't.

Well i guess i can scratch the drive to Bav Auto for now.If its adequate for a few thousand miles I'll try something else next time.

[fkong777]

BMW oil is good but Lubro Moly is better.
Royal Purple is also great.

[BillionPa]

BMW 5W30 is a heavy 30wt (almost a light 40) with an adequate flashpoint, medium TBN, and is an API SM oil.

it does contain moly and boron (thats good)

[Jehu]

BMW 5W30 is a heavy 30wt (almost a light 40) with an adequate flashpoint, medium TBN, and is an API SM oil.

it does contain moly and boron (thats good)

Ahh, thanks. Current mood: Elevated from content to delighted with a hope of relief arising around 5.

[markus]

how much do they charge per quart anyway? id be willing to try it.

[ryan roopnarine]

how much do they charge per quart anyway? id be willing to try it.

it isn't the greatest syn oil in the world, but its certainly as acceptable as mobil 1. i've never seen it at the dealership for more than what a quart of mobil 1 would cost at walmart. been meaning to try it.

[granit_silber]

how much do they charge per quart anyway? id be willing to try it.

My stealer, who's very high in the pricing matrix, charges almost $8 a quart.
-ashley

[Jehu]

he quoted me $97.00 to do the oil change while they have it replacing the alternator ($590.00)