[Anden320d]

what oil am i suppose to use for this engien

[Bcsan]

Originally Posted by Anden320d

what oil am i suppose to use for this engien

Bmw Ll-04 spec 5w-30

[eugene89us]

In the EU, the recommendations remains for LL-04 5W-30 oil. In the US, the recommendations changed to LL-12FE 0W-30 since around 2016 to meet CAFE standards. Less lubrication from thinner oil but improved flow when engine is cold and better economy, presumably since we drive shorter distances here in the US due to lack of public transport in many towns. I have been using LL-12FE with great Blackstone reports, so I will just stick with it despite giving up some lubrication protection a bit.

[CleanKM]

Walmart Pennzoil Euro. $24 for 5 quarts. Been using this for past 80k and change every 7k. Love it.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Pennzoil-...5-qt/179202222

[Godabrelidze]

Originally Posted by CleanKM

Walmart Pennzoil Euro. $24 for 5 quarts. Been using this for past 80k and change every 7k. Love it.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Pennzoil-...5-qt/179202222

Hello do u think going with shell or castrol is a bad idea for bmw f30 328D ?

[CleanKM]

Originally Posted by Godabrelidze

Hello do u think going with shell or castrol is a bad idea for bmw f30 328D ?

Pennzoil is owned by shell. Castrol is OE (at least for mine).

Anything that meets LL-04 should be fine, it comes down to personal brand preference.

[Godabrelidze]

Originally Posted by CleanKM

Pennzoil is owned by shell. Castrol is OE (at least for mine).

Anything that meets LL-04 should be fine, it comes down to personal brand preference.

OK thanks .
have an issue with nox sensor possibly , i have incorrect fluid added no start in 190km , waiting for enet cable so i can check with ISTA to see whats the reading on NOX , have all new total adblue added but no fix for now

[lugg8]

I use 5W30 M from Castrol. Titanium

[harry-b]

Originally Posted by CleanKM

Pennzoil is owned by shell. Castrol is OE (at least for mine).

Anything that meets LL-04 should be fine, it comes down to personal brand preference.

Thanks for this, very helpful.

[King Bowser]

Originally Posted by CleanKM

Pennzoil is owned by shell. Castrol is OE (at least for mine).

Anything that meets LL-04 should be fine, it comes down to personal brand preference.

Thank you! helpful info

[tomi36]

I use 5W30 M from Castrol. Titanium

[TheMan_Amaan]

Just done a oil + oil filter change, using Millers Oil LL04 5w-40, sounds teeny bit quieter due to the thicker oil.

Some places do recommend going for 5w-40 (if it meets LL04 (N47)) if you have high mileage.

[andreigbs]

Some places do recommend going for 5w-40 (if it meets LL04 (N47)) if you have high mileage.

Depends a lot on your local climate/location as well. The LL-04 approval means it will work properly in your engine, but depending on other operating parameters (fuel quality, temps, distance of average drive, mileage, tuned or not tuned, etc.) not all LL-04 oils will be equal.

I second the Pennzoil/Shell Platinum Euro L, if you can find it easily. Best oil for the price. I also like Motul X-Clean+ and lately Total INEO MC3.

[shiftdnb]

So what is the deal with Rotella? I joined the Facebook BMW Diesel group and everybody out in the mid-west seems to love Rotella.

[andreigbs]

Nothing "wrong" with it, it's a great HDEO oil. I've used it in other cars with great results.

But it's not tested against LL-04, nor approved for such.

So you'd be using an oil that's not approved for your N47 engine. Seeing as how you can find LL-04 approved oil for $23 a 5L jug (PP Euro L), why use a non-approved oil for the same price?

[Kazla]

any 5w 30 will do. I do tend to use Brand oil not the cheapest from Biltema :-)

[Amazinjoey]

Originally Posted by Kazla

any 5w 30 will do. I do tend to use Brand oil not the cheapest from Biltema :-)

I wouldn't trust anything from biltema if my life depended on it

[tdi8036]

I also use 5W30 M from Castrol (Titanium) - would you say thats the best for N47 - Thanks

[winupurs]

I use the Liqui Moly 5W-30 LL04.