Subject: M1 0w40, Castrol 0w30, or BMW 5w30 Author: JohnG : member since October, 2004 : 3407 posts Posted on: 2010-03-18 16:59:56

There are lots of others, but these are 3 that I have zero problem recommending for any E38 740. They're all BMW LL01 compliant.

2001 740iL Sport Nachtblau / Blue & Ecru Highline
1999 Camaro Z28 Light Pewter Metallic / Neutral
2006 Cadillac SRX Black / Black

• Prefered Motor Oil - boomer 2010-03-18 16:12:28 (103 views)
  • See this ol post.... (url) - eismark 2010-03-19 17:29:56 (76 views)
  • I've been using Mobil1 0W-40 because it's one of the few oils that are PAO... - sdmike 2010-03-19 01:12:27 (66 views)
  • I recommend you ... give me the keys ... dayam 39K - aaron00740il 2010-03-18 18:14:37 (58 views)
  • M1 0w40, Castrol 0w30, or BMW 5w30 - JohnG 2010-03-18 16:59:56 (268 views)
  • We need a litte more information before recommending a grade. - pdef1949 2010-03-18 16:53:39 (63 views)
    • Re: We need a litte more information before recommending a grade. - boomer 2010-03-19 00:32:17 (66 views)
      • In that case I'd suggest you stay with the factory 5W-30 - pdef1949 2010-03-19 00:41:20 (59 views)
    • Hot and cold climate Usage - rule144 2010-03-18 18:06:17 (57 views)
      • Change Grades for Hot and Cold Climate Usage? - pdef1949 2010-03-19 09:43:43 (49 views)