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Old 10-24-2009, 12:31 PM
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Anyone have a good recommendation for engine oil other than the BMW/Mini oil?
 
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Old 10-24-2009, 12:56 PM
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Default Sorry, forgot to mention....
I called Castrol Oil customer service number and got a call back yesterday. They said that they make a special oil for BMW and it is not packaged for sale in Canada. They nad no alternative but to purchase the oil from the dealer.

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Old 10-24-2009, 06:06 PM
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Mini recomends Castrol in the states ...
I've run 5/40 pure synthetics
brands Mobil 1 , castrol, Amsoil , redline and Royal purple never had any troubles
 
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