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Best engine oil for BMW - Castrol vs Liqui Moly vs Shell

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Time for an oil change and cant decide between:

  1. Castrol Edge 5W-30 LL04 (BMW recommended)
  2. Liqui Moly Top Tec 6200 5W-30
  3. Shell Helix Ultra 5W-30

All meet BMW LL-04 spec. Is there actually a difference or is oil just oil? Car is F30 330i B48.

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    oil is oil as long as it meets the LL-04 spec. dont overthink it. i use whatever is cheapest that meets spec

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    Liqui Moly Top Tec is my go-to. Been using it on all my BMWs for years. Slightly better cold flow than Castrol in my experience.

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