 | 04/29/2012 | | Engine Knocking When Switching to Mobil 1™ | | I have a 1997 m3 BMW with 120k miles on it. I always used Castrol 20W-50. I switched to Mobil 1™ 0W-40 and my hydraulic valves are knocking. I had to pour out 7 quarts of fresh Mobil 1 and flush the e... |
|  | Mobil 1 0W-40 is fully approved by BMW against the BMW Longlife-01 specification, and as such, is appropriate for use in all BMW engines requiring that level of performance. We suggest you consult you... |
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 | 01/13/2012 | |  | We recommend first consulting your owner’s manual for the appropriate viscosity grade and any other specifications required for oils being put in the driveline of your BMW. Mobil 1 Synthetic Gear Lubr... |
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 | 10/03/2010 | |  | For an SAE 40 viscosity grade recommendation, we recommend Mobil 1 High Mileage 10W-40. |
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 | 09/28/2010 | |  | Consult your owner's manual for the appropriate BMW specification for your vehicle. Mobil 1 Turbo Diesel Truck 5W-40 is formulated to handle tough diesel engine environments and carries a number of p... |
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 | 09/10/2010 | | Will 0W Motor Oil Fix a Noisy Valve Train? | | I understand LL-01 are the only factory approved oils for my BMW X5. However it can be a challenge to find. I have 130K on the clock and am not worried about the warranty, only longevity. I have a goo... |
|  | We would recommend trying Mobil 1 0W-40 in your BMW. Mobil 1 0W-40 is BMW LL01 Approved, will provide exceptional flow at cold startup, and provide the appropriate amount of high temperature protecti... |
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