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Because that's how Mercedes-Benz approvals are supposed to be worded. BMW does not have specific wording as part of the approval.

Just to add, official MB designation is: MB-Approval 22x.xx. Not just MB22x.xx. The way SOPUS is listing it is correct. Their issue is...

Less expensive from Walmart...and free shipping...

Not doubting you, but they sure are bad with wording. They refer to dexos license, MB approval and just "BMW LL-04"

I was referring to the Pennzoil. Sorry for not being clear

Since I'm under wtty, the Mobil 1 is a more comfortable choice to me. It's the 'meets or exceeds' vs outright approval. The Castrol...

Probably a reasonable idea. I'd go for BMW LL-04 and just run M1 ESP 5W-30 (or Ravenol REP 5W-30 instead but $$$ and near unobtanium in...

Mobil1 ESP 5W30 goes for $37 in Auto Zone. It is better oil too. Also, you have Pennzoil Platinum Euro L 5W30 for $26 for 5qt in Wal...

What about this? LL04, SP. Looks like the same oil on Castrol UK site...

So you see no real reason for the mid saps vs full other than a transition (due to US mogas sulfur having been higher)?

Checked some recommendations outside of US and it's somewhat varied. Shell UK, FR or Ger all say 0W20. Castrol EU recommends 0W30 with...

Good idea.

I let them do the changes and then do a mid interval change with my own oil. This way they have record you did the free services and...

Warranty won't be denied if you DIY. Think about that if you go any LL01 or LL04 from Wal Mart, you are looking $26-29 for 5qt plus...

Hmm. I usually diy oil changes, but this is something I'd consider if it were possible to get them to use a "better" oil.