I'm rapidly coming up on my initial 600 mile service, which I will be doing myself, so I'm doing the prep work in getting supplies ready.
But, I also know that BMW charges a premium simply for their marque (roundel), and industry standards are well...standards. So, when BMW's G3 axle oil says it's rated "API GL-5", then that means ANY manufacturer with a comparable product should also fit the bill, right?
Here's the issue. I've got ONE bottle of BMW's G3 oil (500ML) at $51.00 https://www.bobsbmw.com/store/product/bmw-synthetic-g3-hypoid-axle-oil-70w-80-500ml
But, doing some comparison shopping, I found a MOPAR API-GL-5 synthetic equivalent for $15.39!!!! https://www.carid.com/mopar/sae-70w-80-synthetic-api-gl-5-differential-fluid-mpn-68227765ab.html
What gives!!!
By the way, I went ahead and ordered four bottles of the MOPAR . Even if for some reason I discover it doesn't work, I'll find a use for them.
Mike
But, I also know that BMW charges a premium simply for their marque (roundel), and industry standards are well...standards. So, when BMW's G3 axle oil says it's rated "API GL-5", then that means ANY manufacturer with a comparable product should also fit the bill, right?
Here's the issue. I've got ONE bottle of BMW's G3 oil (500ML) at $51.00 https://www.bobsbmw.com/store/product/bmw-synthetic-g3-hypoid-axle-oil-70w-80-500ml
But, doing some comparison shopping, I found a MOPAR API-GL-5 synthetic equivalent for $15.39!!!! https://www.carid.com/mopar/sae-70w-80-synthetic-api-gl-5-differential-fluid-mpn-68227765ab.html
What gives!!!
By the way, I went ahead and ordered four bottles of the MOPAR . Even if for some reason I discover it doesn't work, I'll find a use for them.
Mike