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      03-26-2023, 03:09 PM   #1
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f30 SP engine oil instead of LL01 SN

Hello everyone,

I recently purchased Kixx G1 API SP 5w-40 engine oil from the market. I usually buy LL-01 5w-40 engine oil, which is recommended for my car, but this time I could only find the Kixx G1 API SP 5w-40 oil. The LL-01 oil is categorized as "SN," whereas the Kixx oil is categorized as "SP." Therefore, I would like to ask whether it is safe to use this new oil, and whether I can mix it with my existing oil (which has some leaks) if necessary.

Thank you for your valuable advice.

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      03-26-2023, 03:54 PM   #2
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In general the API ratings like SP/SN/etc have no bearing on european oil.

So long as it is LL-01 or equivalently rated it's fine.

Manufacturer approvals supersede API as well as ACEA standards.
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      03-28-2023, 01:37 PM   #3
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thanks for your replay.
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      03-29-2023, 04:02 AM   #4
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Same question. Thanks for the post.

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Hello everyone,

I recently purchased Kixx G1 API SP 5w-40 engine oil from the market. I usually buy LL-01 5w-40 engine oil, which is recommended for my car, but this time I could only find the Kixx G1 API SP 5w-40 oil. The LL-01 oil is categorized as "SN," whereas the Kixx oil is categorized as "SP." Therefore, I would like to ask whether it is safe to use this new oil, and whether I can mix it with my existing oil (which has some leaks) if necessary.

Thank you for your valuable advice.

Best regards,
j 409 427 - F30-320i-2013

https://www.kixxoil.com/product/prod...ode=L2153&app= avatar game
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