Kirkland(Costco) Oil

Missil3 · 03-13-2020, 09:03 AM

Does anyone have an opinion on using Kirkland Signature 0W-20 or 0W-30 Full Synthetic Motor Oil from Costco? I have a 2016 F80 M3 with 32k miles. Thank you

danchee · 03-13-2020, 11:05 AM

Do they have the necessary certification? Last I check they didn't. Not to say you cannot, but is the price difference that much to warrant it?

agentrnge · 03-13-2020, 12:27 PM

If you can find out who packages it for them. Im sure its likely a major brand. I am generally a fan of costco branded things, but this is not something I would consider for anything other than a rental corolla. Until/unless there is data/certs/blah that say its good to go. Amazon also has there "basics" brand of engine oil. Pass.

N1rve · 03-13-2020, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Missil3

Does anyone have an opinion on using Kirkland Signature 0W-20 or 0W-30 Full Synthetic Motor Oil from Costco? I have a 2016 F80 M3 with 32k miles. Thank you

It carries the Dexos certificaiton which is like a GM Certification. BMW M needs LL-01.

SpaceCowboy · 03-13-2020, 02:26 PM

They don't make a 0W30 unfortunately only a 5W30 and the aforementioned 0W20. The 5W30 is rated API SN PLUS, SN, SL and ILSAC GF-5 and GF-4. The SN plus is as good as it gets today but as stated previously it is not listed as BMW long life or "LL-01". Unless you are one of those people relying on BMW's absurd service interval of 15K miles then the LL rating does nothing for you. If you are changing your oil every 5-7.5K miles then this oil will do just fine. Just my 2 cents.

gatorfast · 03-13-2020, 07:43 PM

There are numerous inexpensive, readily available, and proven oils like Castrol, Pennzoil, and M1 0w40. My advice would be to use one of those instead of the Costco brand.

SE7EN335 · 03-14-2020, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Missil3

Does anyone have an opinion on using Kirkland Signature 0W-20 or 0W-30 Full Synthetic Motor Oil from Costco? I have a 2016 F80 M3 with 32k miles. Thank you

Warren distribution makes the oil for Costco. They also make the same oil for Amazon and Walmart. Personally would not run them in my m3.

allinon72 · 03-14-2020, 07:24 AM

What is the point of running this oil in an M3...to save $50?

SD ///M4 · 03-14-2020, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by allinon72

What is the point of running this oil in an M3...to save $50?

As the old saying goes "Penny wise, pound foolish..."

Walmart Parking Lot · 03-30-2020, 12:50 PM

If you're looking for inexpensive oil that will work well, just go with Castrol: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JGQLZSU/

hellokitty · 04-08-2020, 01:14 AM

Castrol 0W-40 (Euro). $20-$23 for 5qt jug on Amazon or Walmart.

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danchee Lieutenant 136 Rep 453 Posts Drives: 21 X7 40i Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Rainy City iTrader: (0)	Do they have the necessary certification? Last I check they didn't. Not to say you cannot, but is the price difference that much to warrant it?
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agentrnge Lieutenant 382 Rep 487 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 6MT, 2001 740iL Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Morris County, NJ iTrader: (0)	If you can find out who packages it for them. Im sure its likely a major brand. I am generally a fan of costco branded things, but this is not something I would consider for anything other than a rental corolla. Until/unless there is data/certs/blah that say its good to go. Amazon also has there "basics" brand of engine oil. Pass.
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SpaceCowboy Private 23 Rep 74 Posts Drives: 2016 F80 M3 in white with CS Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Fort Collins, Co. iTrader: (0)	They don't make a 0W30 unfortunately only a 5W30 and the aforementioned 0W20. The 5W30 is rated API SN PLUS, SN, SL and ILSAC GF-5 and GF-4. The SN plus is as good as it gets today but as stated previously it is not listed as BMW long life or "LL-01". Unless you are one of those people relying on BMW's absurd service interval of 15K miles then the LL rating does nothing for you. If you are changing your oil every 5-7.5K miles then this oil will do just fine. Just my 2 cents.
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gatorfast Major General 4998 Rep 6,863 Posts Drives: 718 Cayman Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SoFla iTrader: (4)	There are numerous inexpensive, readily available, and proven oils like Castrol, Pennzoil, and M1 0w40. My advice would be to use one of those instead of the Costco brand.
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