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Originally Posted by EC530i
I have a 2018 530i xDrive. It seems that I can't find a US oil that supposedly meets the BMW specs. The dealership indicates I can use Castrol full synthetic or other oils as long as they are full synthetic. The weight is not the issue, but the other BMW specs. I had thought to use Pennzoil 0w-20 Ultra Platinum. I use it in the other two cars and it performs well.
Thanks!
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Amsoil 0W-30 European Formula meets the LL-01FE designation. I’ll use either the Castrol or Amsoil. I’m more partial to the Amsoil as I’ve used them for 20+ years. Amsoil makes the 0w-20 version as well.