Oil question

[markbigears]

Afternoon all, quick question about oil. Mini 2010 Cooper .Oil used genuine mini (the black bottle with red stripe) for top ups. BMW Longlife 0w-30.
I've asked at 2 dealers and none can (or won't) give me the maker of said re packaged oil/ Some say they think it's Castrol, some say we think it's Shell.
Anyone know what it actually is? I'm thinking of putting Castrol Edge in it or should i continue with dealer oil as a huge mark up! thoughts and advice greatly appreciated, cheers fellows, regards, Mark?

[markbigears]

Many thanks guys, just wanted to double check ..... have it dealer serviced and they use 0w-30 so i'll get some Castrol same spec.
Have a great Christmas.

[markbigears]

this is the email i got from BMW mini:

Good afternoon Mark

Thanks for getting in touch about oils.

I wouldn’t recommend getting the oil change done yourself as it may avoid your warranty as all the work carried out on your vehicle needs to be done by MINI Approved Centres.
In reference to the oil, the same oil which has been used on your vehicle during servicing can be used in future.
I hope this information is of use to you, but if there is anything else I can help with, please get back in touch

so not helpful at all, I've emailed them again with specific questions this time.

What Shell 0W-30 are you using Gary as i see 2 types:

Shell Helix Ultra ECT (C2/C3) 0W-30

Shell Helix Ultra (A5/B5) 0W-30


Happy New Year
Mark

[markbigears]

Just got this from BMW mini:

Good afternoon Mark

Thanks for your further email.

We recommend that you use our preferred partner Shell for topping up your engine oil. Please click here to find the most suitable engine oil for your car.

If there’s anything else I can help with please get in touch.

Kind regards

Thomas

BMW Group
United Kingdom