Liqui-Molly worth it?

aerobod · 09-06-2019, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Winemaker2

My dealer didn't say it would void the warranty but its the only oil they would put into the car during covered maintenance. The new recommended oil for the 230i is 0-20.

During the summer months I still like a higher viscosity and may have my indy use BMW approved 5-40 oil especially when Pennzoil recommends it. After all Pennzoil manufactures the BMW oil in North America.

Check your owners manual, but the B58 engines require an LL-01 FE or LL-14 FE+ oil for refill, LL-01 oils are only specified for up to 1 litre of top-up. 5w40 approved oils are typically LL-01 only.

Shovelman · 09-06-2019, 06:43 AM

Dirt roads, race tracks, extreme temperatures and short runs are bad for oil. Avoiding these on my DDs gives me some comfort with the manufacturer's recommendations.

morphomeman · 09-06-2019, 10:12 AM

There is some variance built into the recommended oil-change interval, though I don't know precisely what the parameters are in BMW's model.

XutvJet · 09-06-2019, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by morphomeman

Does anyone have any hard evidence that changing oil at shorter intervals does anything besides cost money and add to the destruction of the environment?
Ditto for Moly. The drug Molly does have some empirically proven effects, but not on your car, and not for the better, but we are not talking about that.

Used oil is collected and recycled. It's a pretty big and lucrative business. There's no destruction of the environment.

On my 2016 M235 (no power mods at the time), I ran a used oil analysis on BMW 0W-30 LL-01 oil that had 6,500 miles and 6 months on it. This is the oil BMW recommends. The oil tested very nicely; however, the viscosity was just barely in within the range of 0W-30 and would have fallen out of range in probably 1,000 miles or so. This information tells me that in order to keep the oil within the spec'd viscosity, it should be changed at around 7,000-7,500 miles. Once my last free oil change is done, I'll be doing 7,500 miles oil changes rather than the 10,000 mile/year change BMW says is appropriate. I'm currently changing the oil between the free changes.

grocerylist · 09-06-2019, 12:38 PM

It could take me 2+ years to hit 10k miles. If you don't drive much like me you should change the oil once a year, even if you don't hit 10k miles.

mcompact · 09-07-2019, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by grocerylist

It could take me 2+ years to hit 10k miles. If you don't drive much like me you should change the oil once a year, even if you don't hit 10k miles.

Exactly- that's what BMW calls for as well.

darkshard · 09-11-2019, 11:21 PM

I see a lot of people saying that they only trust BMW oil filters for the m2x series, I've used mann filters for years and had no issues, has something changed or is there something special about the bmw oil filters?

Mann Filter HU 6022 Z oil filter

seansurfn2 · 09-12-2019, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by zsalim240i

hey there neighbor, the 2addicts community is far less "tool-ey" than the facebook one I've noticed.

I assume you're talking about oil changes?

I recently got an oil change done at DFW Bimmer in Euless. I spoke to the guy there about the differences in Liqui-Moly and the standard BMW oil. He said it shouldn't matter which one you use and he mentioned that the BMW synthetic costs him more than the Liqui-Moly.

After doing some research, I think I'm going to go with Liqui-Moly next time.

i wouldnt use that mechanic anymore if they say they are the same lol...
pretty sure you can find leaks with a black light easily with liquid moly which for bmws with n54 n55 etc is pretty handy.

seansurfn2 · 09-12-2019, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by darkshard

I see a lot of people saying that they only trust BMW oil filters for the m2x series, I've used mann filters for years and had no issues, has something changed or is there something special about the bmw oil filters?

Mann Filter HU 6022 Z oil filter

i have heard accentric shaft failures can occur from using aftermarket filters. k and p engineering sells a metal cleanable oil filter which i bought. mann or aftermarket can shrink up and it affects oil pressures thus not allowing the right lubrication to all parts.. at least thats what i researched so far

TACP · 11-07-2020, 11:12 AM

I am looking at going to Liqui Moly. But I cannot find the difference between their own oils. I did the whole "drop-down menu" to find which of their oils are approved for my M235i XDrive. But between the 4 or 5 choices it gave I don't know which is best for my car. Is there a link or thread that explains what each one of their oils are specfiically geared too? Because I cannot find one through the search of this forum and through a google.
I am trying ot find the best oil for longevity/performance. I have Stage 2 FBO, and live in a climate of 10-100 degrees F.

MarcoZandrini · 11-08-2020, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by TACP

I am looking at going to Liqui Moly. But I cannot find the difference between their own oils. I did the whole "drop-down menu" to find which of their oils are approved for my M235i XDrive. But between the 4 or 5 choices it gave I don't know which is best for my car. Is there a link or thread that explains what each one of their oils are specfiically geared too? Because I cannot find one through the search of this forum and through a google.
I am trying ot find the best oil for longevity/performance. I have Stage 2 FBO, and live in a climate of 10-100 degrees F.

Use this or the equivalent in the 0w30:

https://products.liqui-moly.us/top-t...e-0w-20-5.html

https://products.liqui-moly.us/top-t...e-5w-30-5.html

or, use this:

https://www.redlineoil.com/5w30-motor-oil

celsdogg · 11-09-2020, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by darkshard

I see a lot of people saying that they only trust BMW oil filters for the m2x series, I've used mann filters for years and had no issues, has something changed or is there something special about the bmw oil filters?

Mann Filter HU 6022 Z oil filter

Mann is an OE supplier to BMW and a lot of other manufacturers. BMW filters are Mann filters and are excellent!

pmcmtnbkr · 11-10-2020, 01:15 PM

I switch to liquid molly when I bought the car and did its first oil change. FCPEURO has a oil change kit for i think $60 for full synthetic, a mann oil filter and a life time warranty even on oil. So on the next oil change you pay for the replacement oil change it get a flat rate shipping box and return the used oil and they refund the price of the kit. So from here on out an oil change is the cost of the flat rate box you need to ship it back

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Shovelman Lieutenant 244 Rep 528 Posts Drives: 2017 230i Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	Dirt roads, race tracks, extreme temperatures and short runs are bad for oil. Avoiding these on my DDs gives me some comfort with the manufacturer's recommendations.
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morphomeman Major 595 Rep 1,220 Posts Drives: 2015 M235ix Join Date: May 2015 Location: United States iTrader: (1) Garage List 2016 BMW X3 [0.00] 2015 BMW M235ix [0.00]	There is some variance built into the recommended oil-change interval, though I don't know precisely what the parameters are in BMW's model.
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grocerylist First Lieutenant 272 Rep 301 Posts Drives: BMW M235i Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW M235i [10.00]	It could take me 2+ years to hit 10k miles. If you don't drive much like me you should change the oil once a year, even if you don't hit 10k miles.
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darkshard Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: bmw 535xi, 240i Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	I see a lot of people saying that they only trust BMW oil filters for the m2x series, I've used mann filters for years and had no issues, has something changed or is there something special about the bmw oil filters? Mann Filter HU 6022 Z oil filter
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11-07-2020, 11:12 AM	#32
TACP New Member 4 Rep 27 Posts Drives: 2015 M235I xDrive Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Stafford, VA iTrader: (0)	I am looking at going to Liqui Moly. But I cannot find the difference between their own oils. I did the whole "drop-down menu" to find which of their oils are approved for my M235i XDrive. But between the 4 or 5 choices it gave I don't know which is best for my car. Is there a link or thread that explains what each one of their oils are specfiically geared too? Because I cannot find one through the search of this forum and through a google. I am trying ot find the best oil for longevity/performance. I have Stage 2 FBO, and live in a climate of 10-100 degrees F.
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pmcmtnbkr Private First Class 106 Rep 198 Posts Drives: BMW M235I Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	I switch to liquid molly when I bought the car and did its first oil change. FCPEURO has a oil change kit for i think $60 for full synthetic, a mann oil filter and a life time warranty even on oil. So on the next oil change you pay for the replacement oil change it get a flat rate shipping box and return the used oil and they refund the price of the kit. So from here on out an oil change is the cost of the flat rate box you need to ship it back
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