Recent content by MateoTorgy

Ravenol. Use their oil finder on their website. Then purchase from Blauparts out of Wisconsin. I've come to recognize that company as the most reputable online retailer (overall). The one isolated time I had an issue with an order, Blauparts bent over backwards to resolve the situation in a way...

In response to an e-mail asking whether Liqui Moly Ceratec is compatible with oils like Ravenol 0W-20 DFE that contain tungsten as an anti-friction additive, a Liqui Moly application engineer by the name of Steffen Niemietz described Tungsten as an "already outdated anti-friction agent," and...

I bought our Honda Fit new in 2013. I changed the oil every 4 to 5,000 miles using Mobil 1 Extended Performance 0W20 or Pennzoil Platinum 0W20. Every time I changed the oil, I regretted making the change as early and often as I did because the oil was still more golden brown than black. My wife...

I should've said some of you, obviously not all. But holy cow. There are some troubled people on this site. Adios!

Originally Posted By: kschachn Originally Posted By: MateoTorgy It appears BMW Oil's website now indicates that BMW oil is "synthetic based." Apparently I've been running a semi-synthetic in a $55,000 car since March of last year. Mystery as to why BMW doesn't publish a data sheet: solved...

Here's a short list of LL-01 oils that have ACEA A3/B4 approval: Liqui Moly Special Tec LL 5W-30 (ECS Tuning has it for a great price) Motul 8100 X-Max 0W-40 Motul 8100 X-Cess 5W-40 (check out the 5L jug on Amazon Prime) Pennzoil Platinum Euro 5W-40 ($7/qt for online order at Walmart, and the...

And don't use LL-04 oil if your using North American gas.

You should let BMW know that your dealership is still using Mobil 1.

It appears BMW Oil's website now indicates that BMW oil is "synthetic based." Apparently I've been running a semi-synthetic in a $55,000 car since March of last year. Mystery as to why BMW doesn't publish a data sheet: solved.

Now I'm imagining what I could've done with the 30 or 40 hours I just wasted -- although communicating with you pains in the arse isn't a waste of time. The two jugs of the Castrol I have are relatively old. I bought them from Walmart about a year ago. Who knows how long they were on the shelf...

So are you trying to tell me that through this Socratic method of learning, in my dialogue with the respected council of elders, I've come to the conclusion that the ideal oil (performance, cost, availability) is the oil I currently have in my basement, which I've been using for my truck?

Red Line should be ashamed. This is the type of stuff that discredits an entire company.

I'm getting a headache. Just kidding. All of this info is fantastic. Keep it coming please. You guys are very informative.

So is Mobil 1 "certified," "approved," or "suitable" for use in BMWs? Seriously guys, I'm having a difficult time finding any information concerning the distinction between "approved" and "suitable." In fact, API seems to use the two words interchangeably.

Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete Originally Posted By: MateoTorgy Are you saying your Mobil 1 has a NOACK below 6? 5.6%. Quote: And contrary to your statement, Red Line 5W30 is indeed an approved oil -- ACEA A3/B4 LL-01. It is "suitable for." That is not the same as approved. Are you now...