Either of those two oils is fine. Both have their fans, but I really don't think there is any real world difference between them.

The fitting on the expansion tank can leak, but the expansion tank can also commonly crack and leak itself.

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2007 X3 3.0si, 6 MT, Premium, White

Retired:
2008 535i, 6 MT, M Sport, Premium, Space Grey
2003 X5 3.0 Steptronic, Premium, Titanium Silver
2002 325xi 5 MT, Steel Grey
2004 Z4 3.0 Premium, Sport, SMG, Maldives Blue