2007 330i

moar · 10-03-2011, 12:57 PM

Whats the situation with dealers here....I can get GM dexos2 5w/30 for £40..

On the bottle it does say BMW LL-04 approved..

Can they refuse to use it as it isn't on their system?

I'm not sure as all I see is it's the right grade and its ll04 approved...

Any idea on whether I should ditch the oil or stick up for it...

225_AB · 10-03-2011, 02:09 PM

What volume is that for? If it is for 5l then it's not that cheap compared with opie oils.

moar · 10-03-2011, 03:03 PM

10l for £40

225_AB · 10-03-2011, 03:33 PM

That is cheap. Not sure of the answer but so long as it is LL04 I would imagine it would be ok. If you have a Sytner near you you can pm anneka on this board and ask her.

chris_s1 · 10-03-2011, 03:51 PM

I've supplied my own oil at dealer services before, just told them the oil I wanted to use was in the boot and left them to it.

They didn't seem to have any problem with that.

moar · 10-04-2011, 04:21 PM

Nope

Unfortunately this oil isn't on the published BMW list so we will not use it in a service at our dealerships. We're aware that you are happy to accept the oil as being suitable for the car, however using it is not a risk that we are willing to take.

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moar First Lieutenant 14 Rep 391 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: sheffield uk iTrader: (0)	2007 330i - supply own oil Whats the situation with dealers here....I can get GM dexos2 5w/30 for £40.. On the bottle it does say BMW LL-04 approved.. Can they refuse to use it as it isn't on their system? I'm not sure as all I see is it's the right grade and its ll04 approved... Any idea on whether I should ditch the oil or stick up for it...
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225_AB Major 65 Rep 1,377 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: May 2010 Location: buckinghamshire iTrader: (1) Garage List 2014 M235i [0.00] 2009 BMW 330D [0.00]	What volume is that for? If it is for 5l then it's not that cheap compared with opie oils.
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moar First Lieutenant 14 Rep 391 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: sheffield uk iTrader: (0)	10l for £40
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225_AB Major 65 Rep 1,377 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: May 2010 Location: buckinghamshire iTrader: (1) Garage List 2014 M235i [0.00] 2009 BMW 330D [0.00]	That is cheap. Not sure of the answer but so long as it is LL04 I would imagine it would be ok. If you have a Sytner near you you can pm anneka on this board and ask her.
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chris_s1 Major 36 Rep 1,113 Posts Drives: M235i 6MT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 E92 335d [8.66]	I've supplied my own oil at dealer services before, just told them the oil I wanted to use was in the boot and left them to it. They didn't seem to have any problem with that.
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moar First Lieutenant 14 Rep 391 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: sheffield uk iTrader: (0)	Nope Unfortunately this oil isn't on the published BMW list so we will not use it in a service at our dealerships. We're aware that you are happy to accept the oil as being suitable for the car, however using it is not a risk that we are willing to take.
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