Recent content by BSchmidt25

I actually thought LL-04 wasn’t approved in the US except for Diesel motors. Good to hear on the SHU. I’m going to give it a try. Not the cheapest oil around but definitely looks and sounds like one of the best. Appreciate the input everyone!

I recently acquired a '17 BMW 540i with the B58 motor. After doing some research I think I've pretty much settled on using Shell Helix Ultra 5W-40. I live in Phoenix so I'm planning on running this year round. With the specs this oil meets and the higher TBN, should I have any concerns about...

Thanks guys. I'll admit to not being an expert on most of this stuff and come here as a source of knowledge, so I really appreciate the recommendations. I'm aware that a lot of the recommendations in the US are based on meeting CAFE standards, and I was pretty sure that was the case for my car...

Looking for recommendations for Honda 2.0T (K20) - 2018 Accord Sport. Driving is primarily highway with some city mixed in. I'm not hard on it. I live in Phoenix, so it sees high summer temps as well. I know the 1.5T has (or had) oil dilution issues, but haven't heard that applies to the 2.0T...

Thanks for the info so far. It is under warranty and will be for two more years, so I'd like to factor that into the equation too. It's not going to see too much enthusiastic driving. I'm really more concerned with the high operating temps, especially in Phoenix. Everything I'm reading so far is...

I did notice that Mobil-1 and Castrol don't have LL-01 approval anymore. Is this just because they didn't seek it out or did the formula change?

We just purchased a 2017 X5 with the N55 motor. The car has 29,000 miles on it. Next oil change is due in 8000 miles according to the maintenance indicator, so it was recently changed. The car has been dealer maintained, so guessing it's currently using 0W-30 (unless I'm missing something)...

BMW E60 owner here as well ('07 530xi) with the 6HP19X. I'm about to tackle this job too. This is very useful information, so thanks to those that have shared it. What are some opinions on the fluid options for this transmission? I was looking at both Redline D6 and Amsoil ATL. Consensus seems...