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Originally Posted by fe7565
Looks like Pennzoil Platinum Euro Spec 5w/30 meets BMW LL-04 specs.
BMW-Specific Oil Info https://www.bimmerworld.com/BMW-Engine-Oil/
BMW Engine Oil Approvals
LL-01 (2001 and 2018). API SJ/SL. ACEA A3/B3. SAE 0W30, 5W30, 5W40, 10W60. The first revision with detergents and additives brought in to work with the ridiculous 15,000 mile oil change interval that BMW promoted at the time. However, once cars and engines were out of warranty and mileage accumulated the nasty effects of extended oil changes were realized (i.e. oil sludge). This was also the start of the decline of ZDDP levels with more additives brought in to take its place. LL-01 is compatible with engines approved for LL-98. LL-01 is still coveted as the best of the "old" oil, and the most compatible with sulfur levels of US fuel. Revised standards were applied in 2018 so that more modern engines could meet the LL-01 rating. |
Proof? I have an N52 with 425,000 miles and an average lifetime OCI of 12,400 miles. I've opened up both the top end and bottom end for gasket replacements, not a speck of sludge. I've only ever used BMW LL-01 and OE/OEM MANN HU-816 filter. Several change intervals went 18,000 miles, numerous went 17,000 miles.