12-12-2013, 06:20 PM
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RetiredBum & Semi-RenaissanceMan
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Mtns of Western NC, & SW FLA
Posts: 16,816
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Originally Posted by Beamernewbie
I'm going to do an oil change and was curious what makes the BMW recommended oil any better than all the other synthetics?
Marketing tie in; all the major mfg'ers make quality synthetic oils. Castrol has had a relationship with BMW for a long time. And, they pay them something for it...
Has anyone used alternatives? Lots of us do. Your question elicited the usual opins and debates on 'what oil to use', 
I can purchase other synthetics for far less money.
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For a couple hours worth of reading, plug in 'what oil to use' in the Search Tab: you will see literally pages of full threads on the topic. Any good syn is good for your X.
GL, mD
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