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      08-09-2016, 01:28 PM   #83
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M1 5w30 does not meet the LL-01 certification thus it is not the correct oil for your car. If someone at the BMW dealership told you to use that oil I would never listen to any of their advise again.
Getting ready for the first oil change on my new to me '11 F10 535. Is the correct oil, Castrol 0W-40? Like this stuff?
Yup that would work perfectly. As long as it meets the BMW LL-01 spec (which Castrol 0w40 does) then you are good to go.
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