Engine Oil

[JoshW]

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...ngine-oil/5w30-engine-oil/?521772241&&cc5_247

Thanks,
Josh

 

[stupot67]

You Shouldn't use that.....

 

[stupot67]

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.

 

[JoshW]

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

 

[peterh]

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.

 

[mr wilks]

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...ngine-oil/5w30-engine-oil/?521772241&&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 )
Yearly or every 7-8k intervals will see you right