Oil and Filter deal

[Tarheel]

Autozone has 5qt Mobil1 5w-30 ESP (meets BMW LL04 specs) and STP filter S90186XL bundles for $37.99

 

[Scotsitalian]

Except you need BMW LL-12FE oil

 

[DenisM]

Is the LL-12FE spec. oil required if the oil is changed more regularly..e g every 6months /6,000m/10,000km?

 

[Tarheel]

Below is a good post on oil, and the entire thread from which it comes is highly informative.

Petrol/Gas - US Oil for B58 Engines

***If anyone see's something here I need to be corrected on please let me know! I'm no expert :) **** I've been doing quite a bit of digging and questioning of the B58 guys in BMW forums. I really feel the powerplant's oil recommendations need to be region specific. I'm still going through...

www.theineosforum.com

 

[Eric]

Except you need BMW LL-12FE oil

I'm going with Mobil 1 ESP LV 0W-30 that meets LL-12FE spec

 

[Tarheel]

I had not seen that oil in US retail shops. Seems like a good option also. Below is link to website if people want to order, $185.84 for a 20liter Bag-in-Box.

Mobil 1 ESP LV 0W30 BAG-IN-BOX 20Ltr

Description Mobil 1 ESP LV 0W-30 is an advanced full synthetic engine oil specifically designed to provide outstanding performance. Mobil 1 ESP LV 0W-30 based on Mobil low ash synthetic technology meets or exceeds ACEA C5 industry standard to contribute to engine fuel efficiency, and to help...

www.mlperformanceusa.com