hi guys, bmw 2006 x5 30d, i replaced the oil and put in castrol edge 5w40sn. when i finished up i read on the bottle not for vehicles with dpf. nobody seems to know whether or not this vehicle has a dpf, do i drain the brand new oil and replace it with castrol edge 5w30 llo4 or leave the 5w40sn llo1 in. i just dont know. hope someone can help. paul
maybe the wrong oil.
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"dpf" probably refers to Diesel Particulate Filter. Does your owner's manaul refer to one?
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hi there and thank you for replying. yes i realize but know body over here can tell me if this vehicle has one. my predicament is that i changed the oil (nice new castrol edge 5w40sn) and then saw on the bottle not suitable for vehicles fitted with dpf. i didnt come across it in the manual but will have a good look tonight. i will start with the dash board lights then the exhaust system as well as the book. what a great forum and thanks again. paul
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try running the last 7 digits of the VIN code in any BMW online VIN checkers,like this one:
http://www.bmwarchiv.de/vin/
...and look for S200A option code (diesel particle filter).(for e53 models)
Another option is to run the digits in this program :
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/select.do
and go to "exhaust system". The graphics non-applicable to your vehichle will appear without prices... or with a note . And after seeng the graphics of the exhaust system,you can easily tell wthether your car is or is not DPF-equipped.
If your caris an e70, the DPF is standard and may not appear under an option code.
try running the last 7 digits of the VIN code in any BMW online VIN checkers,like this one:
http://www.bmwarchiv.de/vin/
...and look for S200A option code (diesel particle filter).(for e53 models)
Another option is to run the digits in this program :
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/select.do
and go to "exhaust system". The graphics non-applicable to your vehichle will appear without prices... or with a note . And after seeng the graphics of the exhaust system,you can easily tell wthether your car is or is not DPF-equipped.
If your caris an e70, the DPF is standard and may not appear under an option code.
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budget - Hopefully someone will help you get to the bottom of whether or not the car has DPF. Is there an Australian BMW forum you might ask at?
I hope you get it figured out soon. Try not to worry too much, mistakes happen. I'm sure you will either find it is ok, or get it changed out.
What does the owners manual recommend for oil? If you could find the exact oil spec in the owners manual for your type of engine and it matches one of the specs on the bottle (exactly), then that might be another way to know?
I hope you get it figured out soon. Try not to worry too much, mistakes happen. I'm sure you will either find it is ok, or get it changed out.
What does the owners manual recommend for oil? If you could find the exact oil spec in the owners manual for your type of engine and it matches one of the specs on the bottle (exactly), then that might be another way to know?
Don't rush into draining the oil. The worst case scenario is that you will need a shorter interval. The viscosity is correct you should be fine unless this is a warranty concern.
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Don't rush into draining the oil. The worst case scenario is that you will need a shorter interval. The viscosity is correct you should be fine unless this is a warranty concern.
Sorry. But that is not correct.
The reason to use Low saps Oil in a dpf equiped engine is. That the ashsulphate in ordinary full saps oil will clogg the dpf when burnt off in the dpf. Therefore the use of low ash oil.
It has nothing to do with Oci intervals.
However..unless your engine uses a lot of oil. Don,t worry. You can drive a couple of days without problems. probertly longer too.
Don't rush into draining the oil. The worst case scenario is that you will need a shorter interval. The viscosity is correct you should be fine unless this is a warranty concern.
Sorry. But that is not correct.
The reason to use Low saps Oil in a dpf equiped engine is. That the ashsulphate in ordinary full saps oil will clogg the dpf when burnt off in the dpf. Therefore the use of low ash oil.
It has nothing to do with Oci intervals.
However..unless your engine uses a lot of oil. Don,t worry. You can drive a couple of days without problems. probertly longer too.
Then he really needs to find out if he has a DPF in a hurry.
Is the Castrol full saps?
Is the Castrol full saps?
2006 in Australia. I am not aware of any strict emissions regulations that year (or in Austalia). California was the only region that required DPFs on diesel cars in 2006 (new regs began)
yeah, due to the price of a new DPF, it's just not worth taking a chance. High/normal ash motor oil is the biggest killer of DPF's.
Have a look underneath if there is a large box in the exhaust with several metal pipes coming out then it has a dpf
When you switch on the ignition there should also be a dpf related warning light that will not be there on a non dpf vehicle
I suspect it doesn't have one
Alwo check the Acea specs for the oio you have used as every Castrol Edge i have seen for sale has been a low saps.
Not sure about the oils you get in Aus
When you switch on the ignition there should also be a dpf related warning light that will not be there on a non dpf vehicle
I suspect it doesn't have one
Alwo check the Acea specs for the oio you have used as every Castrol Edge i have seen for sale has been a low saps.
Not sure about the oils you get in Aus
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