2025 BMW M60i (S68 Engine) LL-01 vs LL-01 FE

[edyvw]

There could be a variety of reasons. I guess I've given up on increasingly goofy oil recommendations by some manufacturers, regardless of what they are. For me I go by what I know about SAPS level, HT/HS and an appropriate winter rating. Manufacturer recommendations are so clogged up with regulatory requirements that I think they have lost sight of what's best for the engine.

But that's just me. If someone doesn't feel comfortable doing that then I'd default what the book says.

BMW is traditionally sloppy when it comes to oil recommendations. They will put what is their go to approval for that engine, and that is it. MB will gove more options and explain what each option brings to the table. Toyota will simply say: “if heavy duty use, use thicker oil.”