0w40 M1

[Daddyoh]

Last night at Wal-Mart I finally found what I had been waiting for:
$22.47 for a 5 qt. jug of Mobil 1 0w40!
Just wanted to share the news...I think you will like it.
Be safe, and keep your Roundels clean:rockon

[scooby24]

Been on sale for a month or more now...it's awesome. My local walmart is always stocked up. I really hope this price lasts.

[ejp2fast]

whoop whoop! I saw this several weeks ago, and grabbed qty 2

[ejp2fast]

is there a shelf life to oil??? may stock up..

[scooby24]

is there a shelf life to oil??? may stock up..

If it's sealed...shouldn't be. Oil will absorb moisure over time so if you've got one that you cracked open yeah, I'd use it within a year, but sealed units you could keep on the shelf for a while.

I grabbed 4 when I was there last. Never know when the sale will end.

[Daddyoh]

I bought 2 and will probably get more. This is the regular price for 5w30 and others there!
I had been monitoring our closest Wal-Mart for a LONG and they never had 0w40, ever.
So I was in the Wal-Mart in the next town and made my usual pass-by the oil, and there it was, hahaha.
I even texted my wife, who has an '09 X3 that just went off the 4-yr warranty.
We have 5 bimmers and 1 Kompressor in the family, so I will by more. Last fall NAPA had quarts on sale for a little over $5 ea., and I stocked up then.

[danewilson77]

My Walmart had it, then discontinued it. I would buy every quart they had, when they had it.

[Johnmadd]

My Walmart had it, then discontinued it. I would buy every quart they had, when they had it.

Thanks for that :shifty

[Daddyoh]

My Walmart had it, then discontinued it. I would buy every quart they had, when they had it.

Aahh, HA! Precisely why I hesitated to even post this!
Geesh, I better get back down there TONITE, hahaha........

[BimmerWill]

I bought 2 as well a couple months ago when I found that they had them. Hope they still have them when I go back in a bit for another oil change...lol do I really drive that much???

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[Oli77]

Yup, that's where I got my stuff from too. Was on sale.

[Katu]

Anyone used German Castrol 0W30 AND Mobile 1 0W40, thoughts?

[danewilson77]

Anyone used German Castrol 0W30 AND Mobile 1 0W40, thoughts?

Thought = either is fine, as long as it's LL-01.

HTC DNA ON TT4 BETA, WILLIAMSBURG, VA

[pfr]

The list of LL-01 (from the BMW site)

BMW Long-life rating LL-01 Approved Synthetic Oils for the US Market:
Castrol Syntec European Formula SAE 0W-30
Mobil 1 SAE 0W-40
Pennzoil Platinum European Formula Ultra SAE 5W-30
Valvoline SynPower SAE 5W-30

Why would you need 0W-40 in Mobil and 5W-30 in all the others?

[BimmerWill]

The list of LL-01 (from the BMW site)

BMW Long-life rating LL-01 Approved Synthetic Oils for the US Market:
Castrol Syntec European Formula SAE 0W-30
Mobil 1 SAE 0W-40
Pennzoil Platinum European Formula Ultra SAE 5W-30
Valvoline SynPower SAE 5W-30

Why would you need 0W-40 in Mobil and 5W-30 in all the others?

Its just the parameters for the LL-01 that don't fall under the 0w30 Mobil 1 but they do on the 0w40. Was my understanding of it anyway.

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[scooby24]

0w-30 is an energy conserving oil whereas 0w-40 isn't and energy conserving oils are known to sheer down over time compared to non, so it's not suitable for such a long OCI.

[Dave_B]

Luckily my Wally World's here carry them. Being near the BMW production plant may have something to do with that.

[Washburn]

This list is rather outdated I think
Castrol Edge 0w/40 should be added
The list of LL-01 (from the BMW site)

BMW Long-life rating LL-01 Approved Synthetic Oils for the US Market:
Castrol Syntec European Formula SAE 0W-30
Mobil 1 SAE 0W-40
Pennzoil Platinum European Formula Ultra SAE 5W-30
Valvoline SynPower SAE 5W-30

Why would you need 0W-40 in Mobil and 5W-30 in all the others?

[danewilson77]

This list is rather outdated I think
Castrol Edge 0w/40 should be added

Si Senor

[webster]

so is there any benefit to running the Mobile 0w-40 vs. BMW 5w-30?

[scooby24]

so is there any benefit to running the Mobile 0w-40 vs. BMW 5w-30?

Less startup wear when cold and more sheer stable under high heat and harder driving conditions which means less wear and less oil breakdown.

[danewilson77]

I think this is price/dealer driven. It is for me anyways. On the molecular level, and because most of us change our oil well before it's due, I think there is zero advantage to using one over the other...but then again, I'm not BOB. There is a slight difference here in the viscosity (0W vice 5W) with the 0W being LESS viscous.

The "30 vice 40" is just an indicator of the high temperature or operating viscosity properties.

TIP: In an older engine that was designed with larger bearing clearances, it is appropriate and recommended to use a thicker oil to maintain proper oil pressure and provide adequate bearing film thickness. This is also true for engines that have a lot of miles on them and the oil pressure is starting to drop off. By using higher viscosity oil, you can boost the oil pressure back to normal levels and increase bearing film strength.

[Oli77]

^ thanks for the info Boss. I will keep that in mind next time I change oil on the old Camry, the old Sienna and the old G20T.

[ranger]

I think this is price/dealer driven. It is for me anyways. On the molecular level, and because most of us change our oil well before it's due, I think there is zero advantage to using one over the other...but then again, I'm not BOB. There is a slight difference here in the viscosity (0W vice 5W) with the 0W being LESS viscous.

The "30 vice 40" is just an indicator of the high temperature or operating viscosity properties.

TIP: In an older engine that was designed with larger bearing clearances, it is appropriate and recommended to use a thicker oil to maintain proper oil pressure and provide adequate bearing film thickness. This is also true for engines that have a lot of miles on them and the oil pressure is starting to drop off. By using higher viscosity oil, you can boost the oil pressure back to normal levels and increase bearing film strength.

So, would it be to our advantage with motors over 100,000 miles to use Mobil1 5W30 or even 10W40 and possibly the High Mileage Mobil 1?

[danewilson77]

So, would it be to our advantage with motors over 100,000 miles to use Mobil1 5W30 or even 10W40 and possibly the High Mileage Mobil 1?

These really are questions for BOB. I just use what's recommended and my Blackstone samples confirm what I use, and how often I change it. Every car is going to be different based on usage.

[kayger12]

These really are questions for BOB. I just use what's recommended and my Blackstone samples confirm what I use, and how often I change it. Every car is going to be different based on usage.

Bingo.

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[Johnmadd]

I attribute my hundreds of thousands of miles on my e30 on the great product that is mobil1 oil.

[Stewbie]

Does LL01 matter if u change oil every 5'000km or 6 months?

[Katu]

Does LL01 matter if u change oil every 5'000km or 6 months?

If you're changing your oil every 5,000km (3,100 miles) it might not matter as much, but why risk it? BMW dealer oil / Moible 1 @ Walmart / German Castrol on sale is so cheap, anywhere from $4-$7/quart. Also 3,100 is overkill IMO.

[Washburn]

every 3k miles with syn. oil is a waste. Even no-name dino can handle that in most cars.
Go at least 8k with an LL01 oil.

[WOLFN8TR]

Last time I did my oil change Walmart didn't have these in stock. Just checked and all stores in my area have it now, and on sale! Sweet...

Gonna grab two!
9282

[BavarianZHP]

Walmart usually has the best oil prices. Surprising, but true!

[scooby24]

every 3k miles with syn. oil is a waste. Even no-name dino can handle that in most cars.
Go at least 8k with an LL01 oil.

I disagree with a caveat. Under normal highway/city mixed driving daily I would agree. However, 100% city driving, short trips, cold weather, etc all play a part in whether or not that oil is going to last well beyond 3k miles.

I've performed UOA's at 3750 miles over the last two oil changes and both indicated a significant need to change the oil at that interval. Wear metals were up, oil had sheered down and the car had consumed oil, so if I were to extend the OCI, I'd have to add 1.5 qt or so. My driving conditions are exactly as I stated above. I drive about 2 miles each way in the morning dropping my kid off at daycare. Work from home so the car doesn't get driven much. When it does, it's mostly city driving. I'd be lucky to get 5k miles out of my oil.

I just recently switched to M1 0w40, was previously using Rotella T6 and both UOA's were less than stellar. Hoping M1 0w40 changes that. Additionally, I noticed significant reductions in valvetrain noise immediately after the oil change to M1 0w40. 2-3 seconds after startup that familiar valvetrain tick just...disappeared...

[Washburn]

Yeah - that's why I said 'in most cars' and not all...(I should've been more exact, said 'in most conditions' - but that's what I actually meant)
I don't disagree with you - under hard/extreme conditions, what you said is true.

[Daddyoh]

So, uh, I DID pick up another jug this evening.
That should cover my household for a while...:cheers

[ELCID86]

Picked up two jugs tonight.


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[danewilson77]

Picked up two jugs tonight.


Shawn in VA.
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H8U

HTC DNA, Williamsburg, VA

[WOLFN8TR]

Just purchased 5 of them, POW!!
They will ship it also for those Walmart's that don't stock it.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Mobil-1-0W-40-Advanced-Full-Synthetic-Motor-Oil-5-Quart/23636902
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/30/hapa9ura.jpg

[danewilson77]

Still winning.

HTC DNA, Williamsburg, VA

[danewilson77]

Boom!

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maint%20and%20Misc%20II/IMAG1137.jpg (http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/nicee46/media/Maint%20and%20Misc%20II/IMAG1137.jpg.html)

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[Daddyoh]

Just purchased 5 of them, POW!!
They will ship it also for those Walmart's that don't stock it.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Mobil-1-0W-40-Advanced-Full-Synthetic-Motor-Oil-5-Quart/23636902
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/30/hapa9ura.jpg

Cool! Hadn't thought of that. LUVTHEH8R...

[Stewbie]

I disagree with a caveat. Under normal highway/city mixed driving daily I would agree. However, 100% city driving, short trips, cold weather, etc all play a part in whether or not that oil is going to last well beyond 3k miles.

Most of my driving is short city trips. 15 minutes in the morning. 15 minutes in the evening. Believe me, I wish I had more reasons to do highway driving. I figure two oil changes a year, no matter how many km I put on the car, is cheap insurance.

[BimmerWill]

Most of my driving is short city trips. 15 minutes in the morning. 15 minutes in the evening. Believe me, I wish I had more reasons to do highway driving. I figure two oil changes a year, no matter how many km I put on the car, is cheap insurance.

I think that's a good approach considering your situation. Don't want oil to sit too long even if it is synthetic.

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[johnrando]

Just bought 4. 2 for me, 2 for William.

[WOLFN8TR]

Just bought 4. 2 for me, 2 for William.

Nice!

[wsmeyer]

Just bought 4. 2 for me, 2 for William.


Nice!

+100

[MKSD03ZHP]

awesome.

My ZHP has 129k on it - coming up on an oil change being needed within the next 1,000 miles (driving 200 ish miles/week). Will be considering switching from the BMW oil purchased at dealership to MObil 1 0W-40 after seeing this...

I know this is probably out there somewhere, and I did view the "oil thread" - just want a quick "yes/no" on this if possible.....

Has anyone switched from BMW oil (purchased at dealership) to Mobil 1 0-40? If so - any issues with the switch?

I appreciate the brief help, and look forward to switching now that I have read this (have been searching for Castrol 0w-30 german formula at AAP near me (south-central PA) and have found NONE. Mobil 1 0w-40 seems easier to find).

Steve

[danewilson77]

I have used BMW 5W-30, M1 0W-40, and Castrol Euro and never had any issues.

[MKSD03ZHP]

Excellent - thanks!

[derbo]

sounds like I need to make a trip to walmart to get me some 0w-40 :D

[WOLFN8TR]

I would warn people in shady areas (NJ) to check the seals on oil from Walmart. I purchased a 5 qt jug once, and someone had nicely refilled it with their used oil and returned it to Walmart they obviously hadn't checked it when taking in the return.

FYI...

[saace7]

I picked up 4 jugs myself. Got an oil change coming this weekend.

[WOLFN8TR]

I picked up 4 jugs myself. Got an oil change coming this weekend.

:waldo

[Dave_B]

Found it on sale at Wally.

$22.78 a 5 qt jug.

[danewilson77]

Found it on sale at Wally.

$22.78 a 5 qt jug.

Lol.

HTC DNA, Williamsburg, VA

[Avetiso]

Got myself some. Got a 5qt and 2 singles for $40. Gonna use the affiliate link for amazon to buy a Mann filter right now. Which one do I need for my car?

[danewilson77]

Got myself some. Got a 5qt and 2 singles for $40. Gonna use the affiliate link for amazon to buy a Mann filter right now. Which one do I need for my car?

Dees.

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[wsmeyer]

I bought these:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001FHNXJW/ref=oh_details_o04_s01_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Anybody tried or heard anything about these?

[danewilson77]

I bought these:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001FHNXJW/ref=oh_details_o04_s01_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Anybody tried or heard anything about these?

Those are grossly expensive. Mann by the case (qty 10) is $50.00.

HTC DNA, Williamsburg, VA

[wsmeyer]

Those are grossly expensive. Mann by the case (qty 10) is $50.00.

When I bought them there was a $15 rebate on each if you bought 5qt jugs of oil at the same time.

Still not as cheap as Walmart but I didn't know about that then.

[johnrando]

Prolly too late but let me know if you want to split a case of filters William.

[wsmeyer]

Prolly too late but let me know if you want to split a case of filters William.

Yeah I've got 2 years worth now lol

[johnrando]

LOL, OK. I'll buy one off of you then. :)

[derbo]

Just bought two jugs of these bad boys. O Reilly sells them at 29.95 a jug near my house.

[meesh]

It took me five tries to purchase this stuff at Walmart online. I finally found a store that carried it, so I 'special ordered' 10 quarts for $44.
Not bad, considering this stuff goes for $9.80 per quart at Pep Boys around me, and since the dealer recently bumped its prices to $7.75 for 5w30.
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[derbo]

:win!

[danewilson77]

Nice snag meesh

[scooby24]

The OCD in me is cringing at the sight of a cardboard box sitting on paint. :-x

[danewilson77]

The OCD in me is cringing at the sight of a cardboard box sitting on paint. :-x

What about monkey's and burro's?

[meesh]

The OCD in me is cringing at the sight of a cardboard box sitting on paint. :-x
Ha! It's mid-week so the layer of dirt is protecting my paint from the box.
Don't worry, it's oil change and clay bar time on Saturday.

[Daddyoh]

We blew through 14 qts. Monday evening, so its time to get hoarding again, lol. Still have Kaylor's to do, probably today.

[WOLFN8TR]

The OCD in me is cringing at the sight of a cardboard box sitting on paint. :-x

Ok so at least I'm not the only one. LoL...

[BimmerWill]

I'm about due for a change after bimmerfest weekend. 1200 miles total lol. Will probably change it after I get back from going to SC this weekend. I hope walmart still has the big jugs left.

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[trancenation]

9620

Looks like I got a few of the last jugs I saw at my local Walmart. Can't wait to see the difference this makes over other oils I've been using.

[WOLFN8TR]

:like

[Avetiso]

Nice. My Walmart is stacked to the brim with them.


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[ELCID86]

So, we have a lot of "oil threads" here as can be expected, but I'll respond on this one since it is on Mobil1 and the point I learned yesterday pertains to that.

At the BBQ/Garage/meet-up yesterday, the regional Liqui Moly guy was there. Of course he was touting his oil as the best out there (that can be discussed elsewhere if desired). He did point out that he was a fan of Mobil1 (#2 after L-M!) He cautioned that M1 from Walmart did not have the proper certifications for our cars and is not a certified LL (long life) oil. I was just in the garage and see that there is a difference in the quart and 5-quart bottles I have. (will post pics to this thread from my phone in a fews). He also said that he saw no need to use a 0W oil in the USA and that the main reason newer cars were calling for it was improved MPG as called for by the EPA, etc.

He also warmed against Castrol as the blend oils from other oil companies.

5-quart from walmart

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/02/upu5y7y3.jpg

1-quart (can't recall source, but most likely Advance Auto).

*Note BMW LL01
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[danewilson77]

So they are both LL-01 oils.

The friendliest forum on the planet.

[danewilson77]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/02/e4ybutup.jpg

The friendliest forum on the planet.

[ELCID86]

So they are both LL-01 oils.

The friendliest forum on the planet.

Strange. I was looking at the text below and not the table on the 5Q bottle. It appears they are. Wonder why it's not listed below also?


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[danewilson77]

Lol. All M1 0W-40 European Formula is LL-01 approved. Your other statements are valid however.

The friendliest forum on the planet.

[TigerTater]

Lol. All M1 0W-40 European Formula is LL-01 approved. Your other statements are valid however.

The friendliest forum on the planet.

Good bc I usually buy my oil from Wally World


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[ELCID86]

I got my $24 M1 rebate from my Walmart purchase today!

[TigerTater]

I got my $24 M1 rebate from my Walmart purchase today!

How does one get a rebate?

[ELCID86]

There was a form going around. Check the Mobil 1 website. May be over by now.


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[TigerTater]

There was a form going around. Check the Mobil 1 website. May be over by now.


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Thanks for the input