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by G Walker - 24/08/26 06:52 PM
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Is it only me?I have tried to find engine oil to the spec in the PlusFour handbook but I am confused by the amount of 5w30 oils available but none as per the handbook. What is everyone else using? Thanks in advance.
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I use 5W30 from Liqui Moly
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It should be API SP which was designed to reduce the chances of low speed pre-ignition - LSPI which is an issue with turbo-charged engines. Its should also have a medium ash content due to the CAT. Fully synthetic is also a requirement due to the high temps in the turbo. BMW also recommend an LL spec oil. Put all this together and you end up with Castol Edge ( the API SP version which is a later spec) or Motul 8100 eco-clean 0w-30, both of these are used by at least one dealer I spoke to. I believe the factory use a Miller oil but I dont know what the precise spec is. Frequent oil changes are probably more important that the spec as BMW have a habit of leaving the oil in too long! Good luck!
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I cant find Castrol Edge with that spec even on the Castrol website, also loads of Liqui Moly 5w30 :-(
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my dealer uses Petronas. they do the correct spec.
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I cant find Castrol Edge with that spec even on the Castrol website, also loads of Liqui Moly 5w30 :-(
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Hi, not sure where you are but I found this on Amazon - API SP etc etc https://amzn.eu/d/1hGbtDk
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The UK manual says 0w-30 - is this available in 0w?
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Indeed, manual states 0W30 full synthetic.
As a retired Shell employee, I insist my dealer uses Shell oil… point is that the oil meets the proper requirements.
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