CK-4 E9 substitute LL 04 in BMW N47 SEQ Oz

[edyvw]

Well it's been a while.
I had to get a scheduled service in October last year which included whatever unidentified bulk oil was on hand.
I was going to change at 5,000 km but at 4550 km it already sounded like it was starting to go away.
I used the fluid extractor and pulled out 5L and replaced with the new Nulon CK4.
I didn't replace the filter this time so there was probably about 0.3 to 0.5 L of old oil left.
To it for a quick spin around the neighbourhood.
No warning messages were set off - which is really saying something. Engines running much smoother of course.
I'll report back anything of interest but otherwise will leave in for the planned 5,000 km.

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You can pour API SA oil, and it won't set off the warning message, until it oxidizes and starts creating issues with pressure, etc.
Inappropriate oils don't damage engines immediately. It is a slow death.

 

[LordNilesStandish]

You can pour API SA oil, and it won't set off the warning message, until it oxidizes and starts creating issues with pressure, etc.
Inappropriate oils don't damage engines immediately. It is a slow death.

I was using BMW humour, basically this car bit**es about anything and everything, no matter how trivial.
I disagree about the inappropriate oils part of your post. It is a diesel oil made for euro DPF's and meets a set of very high specs.

 

[edyvw]

I was using BMW humour, basically this car bit**es about anything and everything, no matter how trivial.
I disagree about the inappropriate oils part of your post. It is a diesel oil made for euro DPF's and meets a set of very high specs.

Sure, yeah.
As far as I am concerned, you can use sunflower oil.

 

[LordNilesStandish]

Sure, yeah.
As far as I am concerned, you can use sunflower oil.

No I wouldn't use seed oils. Olive or Avocado oil would be better.

 

[edyvw]

No I wouldn't use seed oils. Olive or Avocado oil would be better.

They better have LL04 timing chain test for N47.

 

[LordNilesStandish]

I believe Avocado oil does but Olive Oil can only be extra virgin.

 

[userfriendly]

I believe Avocado oil does but Olive Oil can only be extra virgin.

Only if your name is Popeye.

 

[LordNilesStandish]

This stuff has the correct approvals and is also great for cooking: