At approx 2k miles I changed it myself using Valvoline SynPower 5w-40 which meets BMW LL-04. I have another 6 quarts left of it from an Amazon deal last year. I will change it again at 7500 miles. BMW will of course change it once a year or every 15k, so I will continue to change it at 7500 between the BMW service. We plan on keeping this car for a long time (10 years.)
Since delivery in mid March it now has 5700 miles and by the end of July will have 7500 from another road trip. Wife usually makes shorter trips around town when its not on a road trip.
So with me changing oil at 7500 and BMW at 15k, what oil should I use?
M1 0w-40
M1 TDT 5w-40
Amsoil ?? Have a friend who just became a dealer, not sure its worth it to use Amsoil for just 7500 miles or is it?
or anything that meets the spec?
I will use the BMW filters as I have a wholesale account and they deliver right to my house.
TIA!
Since delivery in mid March it now has 5700 miles and by the end of July will have 7500 from another road trip. Wife usually makes shorter trips around town when its not on a road trip.
So with me changing oil at 7500 and BMW at 15k, what oil should I use?
M1 0w-40
M1 TDT 5w-40
Amsoil ?? Have a friend who just became a dealer, not sure its worth it to use Amsoil for just 7500 miles or is it?
or anything that meets the spec?
I will use the BMW filters as I have a wholesale account and they deliver right to my house.
TIA!