[dmanb2b]

I am not worried about running low ash oil and was going to use Rotella T6 5W-40 for my next scheduled OCI.

Has anyone here run Mobil 1 version? Found it at walmart for what seems to be a really reasonable price. Welcome your feedback or oil analysis, if it exists.

Thanks

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Mobil-1-5...4mMwsEnXQz0fng

[lnxguy]

It will most likely be just fine.

[BB_cuda]

I was going to say buy the Rotella T6 but it has went up a lot and is now higher than the Mobil 1. $28.97 per gallon.

[dmanb2b]

Thanks folks...to Cuda's point, I was all set to go Rotella, until I realized price after rebate is still more expensive than M1. Just did not know if there we any issues with M1...seems like a pretty solid choice.

[335dsleeper]

It depends where you buy it. Walmart and tractor supply sell it for much less than $28.

[Nadir Point]

I would not hesitate to use whichever one you can get for less.

[BB_cuda]

After posting above, I see that Home Depot has it for the old Walmart price of $21.97 per gallon. You are only allowed so many rebates per home address though. I already got $10 for 2 gallons so I'm done unless I get a family member to do it or me. Not sure when rebate ends anyway. Regardless, even without rebate, its way better deal that buying the LL04 oil. I agree with poster that Mobil 1 would be fine too.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/ROTELLA-1...9921/204999685

[dmanb2b]

Originally Posted by 335dsleeper

It depends where you buy it. Walmart and tractor supply sell it for much less than $28.

I stand corrected...it is $27.25 @ walmart, so rebate does make it cheaper than M1, but I would not say that is much less than $28.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Rotella-T...A0II/102646780

I will try to get Rotella from HD, per Cuda's post. Seems like it is tried and trued on our motors.

FWIW Cuda, you are limited to 4 rebates per person, so thinking you are still good for 2 more gallons

http://rotella.shell.com/coupons-reb...er-gallon.html

[335dsleeper]

Originally Posted by dmanb2b

I stand corrected...it is $27.25 @ walmart, so rebate does make it cheaper than M1, but I would not say that is much less than $28.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Rotella-T...A0II/102646780

I will try to get Rotella from HD, per Cuda's post. Seems like it is tried and trued on our motors.

FWIW Cuda, you are limited to 4 rebates per person, so thinking you are still good for 2 more gallons

http://rotella.shell.com/coupons-reb...er-gallon.html

Maybe try another Walmart. I haven't bought it since September, but my local Walmart was $21, Tractor supply had it for $22. Autozone and Advanced were 27.99. Maybe it's more expensive now?! Not sure. Here's a link to Tractor supply. Is this "much less" than $28? It's often on sale for 19.99, just need to catch the sale.

http://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/pro...l?cm_vc=-10005

Mobil 1 is fine oil. I ran amsoil diesel oil, Mobil 1 diesel oil and rotella T6 in my old excursion. They're all fantastic oils, but after a few blackstone analysis per brand, I only run T6.


Best of luck on your quest.

[Persian Whisperjet]

I just bought three gals Rotella T6 at Walmart in Maryland for $23/gal.

[335dsleeper]

Originally Posted by Persian Whisperjet

I just bought three gals Rotella T6 at Walmart in Maryland for $23/gal.

Ya don't say?

[335dsleeper]

Looks like advanced has a sale...

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/s...1&prefZC=23434

[335dsleeper]

Amazon prime... if you're into that sort of thing...

https://www.amazon.com/Shell-Rotella...N%3DB005CHT4W6

Can still be had for much less than $28...

[dmanb2b]

Originally Posted by 335dsleeper

Amazon prime... if you're into that sort of thing...

https://www.amazon.com/Shell-Rotella...N%3DB005CHT4W6

Can still be had for much less than $28...

Thanks...very helpful and with rebate, best bang for the $

[WreckerX5d]

Originally Posted by 335dsleeper

Amazon prime... if you're into that sort of thing...

https://www.amazon.com/Shell-Rotella...N%3DB005CHT4W6

Can still be had for much less than $28...

The oil subscription makes a pretty good deal. It comes to $36 for 2 gallons every so many months. I believe the ones I got had the rebate on it as well.

[335dsleeper]

Originally Posted by Wrecker335d

The oil subscription makes a pretty good deal. It comes to $36 for 2 gallons every so many months. I believe the ones I got had the rebate on it as well.

Sounds like it. I haven't used Amazon prime for oil. I may start now that it's considerably cheaper.

[dmanb2b]

Originally Posted by 335dsleeper

Amazon prime... if you're into that sort of thing...

https://www.amazon.com/Shell-Rotella...N%3DB005CHT4W6

Can still be had for much less than $28...

Heads up - Rotella T6 is now on sale at Amazon. I just ordered 4 gals at $15.43/gal on subscribe and save. After rebate, that works out to $10.43/gal. Sweet!

https://www.amazon.com/Shell-Rotella...ords=550019921

[Major_90]

New here, so it looks like most folks don't use the official BMW oil. Is that correct?

I am a big fan of Shell's Rotella's line of oil and actually use it in my 1966 Honda S90.

Do you see Shell or Mobile1 as a better alternative to BMW oil or just a cheaper one?

[dmanb2b]

Originally Posted by Major_90

New here, so it looks like most folks don't use the official BMW oil. Is that correct?

I am a big fan of Shell's Rotella's line of oil and actually use it in my 1966 Honda S90.

Do you see Shell or Mobile1 as a better alternative to BMW oil or just a cheaper one?

Welcome. Here is a very nice oil I run in my TDI, when low ash type oil is still needed.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[Mark M]

Rotella is the top choice among those of us with ABC deletes. However my layman's understanding is that if you still have the DPF you need a low ash oil which points to keeping with the BMW dealer oil.

[mojobmw_e90]

I run this oil on my n54.. Close to 40k now without issues. I know this is a diesal thread and such, but pistons are pistons

[335dsleeper]

Originally Posted by Mark M

Rotella is the top choice among those of us with ABC deletes. However my layman's understanding is that if you still have the DPF you need a low ash oil which points to keeping with the BMW dealer oil.

While this is the opinion here on the board, I ran Rotella T6 in my 35d for just under 80k miles with the DPF and all emissions in place.