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Post by JoshW » Mon Apr 24, 2017 1:24 pm

Hi all,

I have bought the necessary parts to service my 3.0si Coupe but foolishly didn't check the oil spec, and have discovered that BMW LL01/LL04 isn't listed on the bottle (Shell Helix Ultra Professional AG 5w30). Would it be okay to use or should I get a different oil that meets the BMW spec?

This is what I purchased:
http://www.carparts4less.co.uk/cp4l/p/a ... 1&&cc5_247

Thanks,
Josh

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Post by stupot67 » Mon Apr 24, 2017 1:45 pm

You Shouldn't use that.....
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Post by stupot67 » Mon Apr 24, 2017 1:47 pm

The spec is all important

As long as it's (Preferably) LL04 or LL01 the grade is not so important:

0W30
5W30
5w40
0w40

Are all OK to use in the N52 engine, with 5W30 probably being best suited to our climate.

Stu.

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Post by JoshW » Mon Apr 24, 2017 2:01 pm

Ah thanks for this, I suspected so - even though with the spec comparison (dexos2 v LL01/04) they aren't a million miles apart I don't think I'll risk it. I didn't know Shell had expanded their range specifically, I usually get the normal Shell Helix which meets LL01/04, didn't check the spec as I assumed this was just an enhanced version

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Post by peterh » Thu Apr 27, 2017 5:36 pm

I notice Asda have an offer on 5ltr can of 5\30 LL04 spec engine oil fully syn,reccomended for BMW's.£13 for 5 ltrs.

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Post by mr wilks » Thu Apr 27, 2017 5:57 pm

JoshW wrote: Mon Apr 24, 2017 1:24 pm Hi all,

I have bought the necessary parts to service my 3.0si Coupe but foolishly didn't check the oil spec, and have discovered that BMW LL01/LL04 isn't listed on the bottle (Shell Helix Ultra Professional AG 5w30). Would it be okay to use or should I get a different oil that meets the BMW spec?

This is what I purchased:
http://www.carparts4less.co.uk/cp4l/p/a ... 1&&cc5_247

Thanks,
Josh
That will be fine just don't follow the longlife term on the cars obc before changing it in the future ( which imo you shouldn't no matter which oil you use :cry: )
Yearly or every 7-8k intervals will see you right :thumbsup:
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