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Castrol to Mobil 1 Synthetic?
Does anyone know if it is OK to switch from Castrol synthetic to Mobil 1 in an M4? I'd never thought about changing oils, but now BMW is now partnering with Shell instead of Castrol. I assume the M3/4 (or any BMW up to this point) has been engineered and developed using Castrol synthetic oil/lubricants, but does it matter? I don't know that either product is actually 'better' than the other, I've always used Mobil 1 based on manufacturer recs (Porsche). Do only the SAE specifications matter in regards to choice of oils? Thanks for any input and Happy New Year!
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Somewhere on this forum someone posted a pdf with the list of acceptable oil alternatives for the M3/M4, I couldn't find it for you, but I know Mobil 1 was on the list (the post should be a sticky). There are many oils listed and I think the primary requirement is that the oil is LL1 or LL4 certified. Personally I am running Castrol 0W-30 in my M4 and will be using it for in between oil changes. I was a Mobil 1 guy forever but switched as the S55 motor was developed with Castrol and I'm not leasing my car
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BMW switched to Shell because their new oil is more revolutionary than when Mobile 1 synthetic first came out. They derive the oil from compressed natural gas so it's as pure as it's going to get. Ferrari switched to it now BMW. I'm sure others will as well.
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Hey All, Thank you for your response(s), I am grateful! Also, FYI, I posted the question on the BMW CCA website, 'Members, Forums, M cars, M4/F82' and MGarrison also had some insights that were ENGINEER-level. Take a look if you want to find out even more about oils and grading.
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I just respond to your little angry read the thread emoji with the respect it deserves, aka a GFY.
I did read the thread, and my (educated) opinion stands, Castrol to Mobil 1, synthetic to synthetic won't make a difference.
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I'm not sure A1/B1 A5/B5 cert for Mobil 1 AFE 0W-30 meets the manual's requirement for A4/B4. They don't appear to be superceding certifications, but rather for use and performance.
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Link for European cars: http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums...ort_Motor_Oils Interesting thread regarding A1/A5 compared to our required A3: http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums...Number=1822794 I'm going to stick with A3 certified oils, not many however to choose from.
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I thought I would save money changing my oil in the past. After buying parts/oil/getting my hands dirty, I only saved $28. I just let the dealers do it since then. (Baron BMW dealership in KC only charge $100) If your dealers charge more, then just buy the oil from BMW and do it yourself. I think it's the same price is a qt of Mobil 1. Keep in mind Mobil 1 from Wal-Mart/Other Parts stores are not pure Synthetic. It's a blend. Porsche Mobil 1 might be the EU version - 100% synthetic, which isn't found at your average part stores. Only BMW provides 100% synthetic oil for under $8/qt, so it's a better value. BMW oil is the least expensive synthetic oil and it's engineered for our cars. So why would you ever buy non-BMW oil? Last edited by JNoSol; 01-04-2015 at 02:25 AM.. |
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[QUOTE=consolidated;17166740]I'm not sure A1/B1 A5/B5 cert for Mobil 1 AFE 0W-30 meets the manual's requirement for A4/B4. They don't appear to be superceding certifications, but rather for use and performance.
ACEA Based upon the research I've done - the ACEA A1/B1 and A5/B5 do NOT meet the same HTHS (high temperarture high shear) rating - as those have an HTHS rating of between 2.9 and 3.5. A3/B3 and A3/B4 however have an HTHS rating of >3.5 - so I would definitely make sure whatever oil you're using (per the Owner's Manual) complies with ACEA A3/B4 and NOT A1/B1 or A5/B5 (the API rating on Castrol Edge 0W-30 A3/B4 is SL, which is higher than the BMW minimum rating of SK - so until I purchase some BMW oil from my dealer's parts department - I have a spare liter of the Castrol Edge 0W-30 that I keep in my trunk in case I ever need to add a liter)... |
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[B]Keep in mind Mobil 1 from Wal-Mart/Other Parts stores are not pure Synthetic. [/B] It's a blend. Porsche Mobil 1 might be the EU version - 100% synthetic, which isn't found at your average part stores. Only BMW provides 100% synthetic oil for under $8/qt, so it's a better value. The above is an incorrect statement: You can buy 100% pure synthetic Mobil 1 at Wal-Mart or NAPA. It is priced better at Wal-Mart than almost any other store (approx. $26 for 5 Qts.) or about the same when NAPA has it on sale (twice per year). Yes it does say "European Formula" and has a ACEA A3/B4 designation on the container. If you are selecting oil at a parts store and want a certain grade & specification you just have to know what your looking for and read the label. My BMW Motorcycle dealer has been selling synthetic BMW oil for years at a price that is extremely high compared to what is available else where very reasonably. I have some of my BMW bikes that have more than 150K on them and aside from the original factory fill, never had any "BMW" oil in there crankcase. Even though a majority of these are AirCooled (which is harder on oil) none of them have ever suffered from an oil related failure. Personally I enjoy changing my own oil on in between changes that BMW is not paying for, it gives me an opportunity to look at the underside for other problems that might have been missed otherwise. But that's just me...I also have it analyzed by Blackstone every other change...it is an investment and in my case not a lease...just saying.
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". Keep in mind Mobil 1 from Wal-Mart/Other Parts stores are not pure Synthetic. It's a blend. "
What is this bs statement based on. So, your telling me the Mobil 1 at Walmart that says full synthetic on the bottle is not full synthetic and it is a different oil than the other bottles that say full synthetic at other stores??? And I'm sure Mobil is okay with this??? Cmon, these type of statements are ridiculous. So everything else at Walmart that is cheaper is "different" than the higher priced identical product elsewhere. Don't add this crap to the conversation. |
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Actually they are both...The 1959 BMW Isetta 300 was a 3 wheel vehicle.
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Just to set the record straight
Asof 1 January 2015 BMW oil is no longer made by Castrol but by Shell in Qatar using their new Gas To Liquid (GTL) technology.
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