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Post by jasonh1 » Fri Mar 25, 2022 9:18 am

hi i cant find it on a search so whats the best engine oil to use on my lci 40d please ?

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Post by X5Sport » Fri Mar 25, 2022 10:50 am

I use Castrol Edge 5W30. Must be a fully synthetic that meets BMW LL04 (Long-life) and ACEA C3. You can use 0w30 as well. Most dealers use the Castrol oils as standard. You’ll need 2 4-litre cans for an oil change.
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Post by Leslie » Fri Mar 25, 2022 7:45 pm

Any LL04 is fine , id rather change it every 10k rather than wait for the service light as oil is cheaper than timing chains :rofl: :thumbsup:

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Post by Alan Gunn » Sat Mar 26, 2022 7:07 am

As above.
I change mine every 7k or 12 months.

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Post by marti » Sat Mar 26, 2022 11:01 am

Castrol edge 5W30, every 8k :thumbsup:

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Post by Leslie » Sat Mar 26, 2022 3:16 pm

20 quid for a genuine filter now sure it was 15 last year that's inflation for you :headbang:

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Post by X5Sport » Sat Mar 26, 2022 5:22 pm

Even a Mann (OEM) equivalent is over that. :o :o :o
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Post by Leslie » Sat Mar 26, 2022 7:42 pm

X5Sport wrote: Sat Mar 26, 2022 5:22 pm Even a Mann (OEM) equivalent is over that. :o :o :o
Not cheap if more expensive than Bmw , I checked back £17.80 posted last April , It's £19.64 now maybe old stock plus post (£2.99) , dealer I use is 55 mile away so cheaper to get it posted with price of fuel now won't get to end of road on 3 quid :driving: :thumbsup:

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Post by jasonh1 » Tue Mar 29, 2022 1:43 pm

Thanks guys

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