2000 BMW X5 3.0i

[camrydriver111]

Looks great for the age.

I would use any LL-01 oil. As far as I know LL-04 is meant for diesels and I wouldn't use it because of the low TBN and possibly other unknown formulation differences.

You can use this handy VIN decoder to find out what transmission you have. There should be a sticker on the transmission as well.

https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/select

 

[Finn]

So, we changed the engine oil and filter first time today. Oil looked and felt rather horrible, running but horrible.

I think we'll change them this week again as new oil looked quite brown already after 10 mile trip back home.

Transmission is A5S390R ie. 5L40-E and has this sticker on the oil pan:

Correct me if I'm wrong but first fill has been Dexron III and recommendation now is Dexron VI?

If Dexron VI is correct then I can fairly easy get Ravenol Dexron VI or Petro-Canada Dexron VI. Both cost about the same and require same trip to next town. Which to get or does it matter?

 

[Finn]

For starters.

Found a shop where 5l Motul jug was cheaper than the 4l Shell Helix Ultra where I usually go - a rare occasion.

 

[BAJA_05]

Originally Posted By: MCompact
Originally Posted By: rooflessVW

Suggest some tact.

Your opinion is welcome, but they way you offered it on a post where he was showing off his new ride AND asking for advice is not.

I notice you didn't even offer advice towards his question, instead just choosing to poo-poo his choice of vehicle.

Or was there something helpful in your post that I missed?

Edit: I'd also like to point out that "truthful opinion" is an oxymoron.


Precisely. It brings to mind the renowned "expert" from this thread.


Yeah "imagine that!!!" Lol

 

[BAJA_05]

Car looks great for its age -- hope it brings you many many years of happiness!!!

Dale

 

[thunderchild]

That is a real sweet looking X5 you got. Enjoy it.

 

[camrydriver111]

Dexron VI is backwards compatible with Dexron III on most transmissions. There might be some rare exceptions like Allison transmissions.

The PDS for Ravenol and Petro look identical so I don't think it matters.