I almost made the switch to M1 EF 0W-40 vs factory recommended M1 5W-30.

If you look around, most of the European cars (especially with turbos) are running M1 EF 0W-40 and this also has the...

I used the FCP Euro kit and the job went as smoothly as possible. It is a time killer, but nothing too difficult. Get a long thin wobble 10mm for the intake manifold bolts. and a clamp crimp.
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