BMW Longlife -04 Twin Power Turbo Engine Oil 5W30 1 Litre

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This is a premium PAO/ester engine oil designed for extreme thermal stability, drain intervals, soot control and unsurpassed protection. British brand Castrol remains a go-to choice for customers buying automotive and industrial lubricants the world over. With the Castrol EDGE 5W-30 Advanced Full Synthetic Motor Oil, your BMW engine benefits from the premium synthetic oil treatment. Boosting its formulation is the titanium fluid strength, a tried-and-tested technology that has been around for seven years. That chart above is too old to even mention the N55, but it appears its fine to use an HTHS=3.0 oil in that engine. So a dexos1 0w-30 or 5w-30 can be used on a shortened oil change interval safely. BMW recommends HTHS=3.0 there. OK, I found a reference on exactly what HTHS an LL-01 FE oil must have. Certainly relaxed from LL-01 non-FE's HTHS >= 3.5.

The ACEA is the acronym (in French) for the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association. It replaced the earlier CCMC in 1996. The association sets certain standards for engine oils. Long engine life due to high wear protection, miscible and compatible with commercially available engine oils

This article explains more about the LL-01 standard. Furthermore, you will easily find the approved oil list with the named approvals for this certification. Bottom – This area shows that the oil passed the engine test for resource-conserving properties when compared with a reference oil.

Some other common car models recommend 0W-30 oil, which is similar to 5W-30 but will be less viscous at lower temperatures. Certain Vauxhall Astra, Vauxhall Corsa and MINI Cooper models recommend this. Gain in horsepower, and fuel economy too, is 1.5% going to an HTHS=3.0 oil here, due to less engine friction. BMW recommends or demands synthetic engine oil for most engines of the last few years. There is much to say about the superiority of synthetic oil over conventional engine oil, but it can be more difficult to compare synthetic oil brands.Further, it reduces deposits to ensure that engine response remains optimal. It can counter gasket hardening to help you avoid leaks. Consistent viscosity makes it reliable, no matter the season, temperature, or weather. So whether it’s summer or winter, it is a dependable fuel for your BMW. But it should be noted that there is more to the BMW spec than just minimum HT/HS requirement. The oil has to pass specific wear tests on BMW engines. Unfortunately, I do not know the underlying details of these tests.

Which brand and type of engine oil you choose for your BMW engine can mean the difference between a longer or shorter engine life.If you’re driving a car that has a European engine, this is your ideal oil. Valvoline European Vehicle Full Synthetic oil, made in America, has all the desirable properties. It goes through advanced formulation to protect your engine. It doesn’t matter whether it is gas or diesel. Not all engines are the same, so it shouldn't be a surprise that oils aren't the same either. The specification is another way that engine oils differ.

While many car brands may use natural oils, BMWs require synthetic engine oils, with some models having different requirements than others. Synthetic oils are synthesized with chemical compounds in a controlled process to eliminate impurities. Natural oils are refined from crude oils and may contain impurities that have passed through the refining process. More and more often, these are very specialised 'long life' oils designed to support very long intervals between services. The BMW 3 Series is available in both petrol and diesel versions. While the diesel version is equipped with a 2.0-litre 184-hp engine, the oil burner is fitted with a 2.0-litre twin turbocharged 245-hp turbo engine. The recommended engine oil for the petrol version is 5W30 synthetic and 5W40 synthetic for the diesel model. Best engine oil for BMW 1 seriesPatented active treatment technology protects against deposits and corrosion, extending engine life. and 5W-40 are 2 common types of engine oil that you might come across. The '5' refers to the viscosity in cold weather and the 'W' stands for 'winter'. The '30' or '40' refers to the oil flow at higher engine temperatures. '30' is often for newer petrol engines, while '40' is often for older or diesel engines. Do not dispose of used oil into drains or onto soil. Use appropriate disposal facilities provided by your local authority. For details of your nearest facility (UK only) call 03708 506 506 or visitwww.oilbankline.org.uk