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It’s funny that you now say that Pennzoil Euro 5w40 is “OK.” Couple months ago when I asked about it in a different post you said that you put it in the same category as Mobil 1 and Castrol 0w40 both of which are awesome. It seems like you tend to give inconsistent “advice.” Regardless, I ended...

I feel like with that brand they usually say “recommended for” which is not the same as a certified approval. I encountered this when I was looking at their products for BMW LL-01

Any merit to adding an additive such as this one? https://www.amazon.com/Rislone-4405-Supplement-Concentrate-Treatment/dp/B0075559UY/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=zddp&qid=1609644129&sr=8-5

Just to follow up. I ended up changing my oil from BMW TPT 5w30 to Pennzoil Euro 5w40. I have driven my car about 800 miles since, and I am very happy with it. One thing that I noticed is the disappearance of "timing chair rattle" on cold start ups. The engine continues to idle very well, as it...

I bought that exact oil from FCP Euro. I did not like it. My car burned more oil and the engine sounded a little bit louder. When I went back to dealer oil (BMW TPT 5W30), the car did not burn any oil and the engine sounded smooth and quiet. I will probably just give the TPT 0W30 since my...

Yes, it is LL-01. I can have an oil change at the dealer basically for $10, but I was wondering if their "new" 0w30 will be good for my older engine.

2007 BMW 750Li with 112K miles. How good is the OEM BME TPT 0w30 LL-1FE oil for my car? I love my car and I am planning on keeping it for few more years. I keep reading on the forums that FE oil is not good for older BMW's with high miles, and that a thicker oil (such as PP 0w40) might offer...

Is BMW for sure moving back to Castrol?

Well, I ended up returning the Castrol 0W40 to Walmart and getting Pennzoil Euro 5W40 from NAPA because it is currently on sale for $6 per quart. Still more expensive than Castrol but it seems like everyone agrees it's good oil and has the BMW LL-01 approval FWIW.

Out of curiosity, if money is not a problem, which oil would you choose out of the following: 1. Castrol 0W40 2. Mobil 1 0W40 3. Penzzoil Platinum Euro 5W40 4. BMW TPT 0W30 FE 5. Pentosin Pentospeed Super Performance 5W40 6. Liqui Moly Synthoil Energy 0W40 (or any of their other options) I...

I will give AT 205 a try along with Castrol 0w40. I hate additives that look/flow like molasses, and AT 205 is definitely not one of those.

Gotcha. I have also read about AT 205 Re-seal, which a lot of people spoke highly of because it does not just thicken oil but rather just softens rubber. Do you think this will be OK? I think I have a very minor rear main seal leak. No evidence of valve stem seal leak/blue smoke.

What are your thoughts on Lucas synthetic oil stabilizer?

Well, I just bought Castrol 0w40 from Walmart for the winter. Maybe I will try 5w40 for the summer if I have any issues. Right now my car seems super happy with BMW oil, and I am hoping it will stay that way with Castrol 0w40.

I emailed Castrol directly, and this is their response: "According to Castrol’s lubrication guide recommended for the 2007 BMW 750Li 4.8L 8-cyl with the N62 engine is the following: 5W-30 or 5W-40 engine oil meeting BMW LongLife LL-01. Castrol EDGE 0W-40 oil does not align to the oil grade...

I keep reading about how great Castrol 0W40 is, but is it not LL-01 approved? There must be a clear reason why it isn’t while the more “inferior” 5W40 is. My car is out of warranty but I am just curious.

Thank you for the reponse. How about Pennzoil Platinum Euro 0w40? How does it compare to Castrol and Mobil 1 0w40?! https://www.walmart.com/ip/Pennzoil-Platinum-Euro-0W-40-Full-Synthetic-Motor-Oil-5-qt/245761151

It seems like Castrol 5w40 now has the MB 229.5 approval in addition to BMW ll01. Is it still inferior to penzzoil and valvoline?

Have you noticed any difference between Castrol and Mobil 0w40? I have an 07 750 and about to do an oil change