I am not sure you actually understand LL01 specification. Obviously you don’t understand how this works.Well you obviously can't pass the test if you don't try.
I am not sure you actually understand LL01 specification. Obviously you don’t understand how this works.Well you obviously can't pass the test if you don't try.
I know. Only 5w-40 and 5w-30 oils can be approved. So obviously the 0w-40 would not be able to pass.I am not sure you actually understand LL01 specification. Obviously you don’t understand how this works.
So, what that has to have with “trying?”I know. Only 5w-40 and 5w-30 oils can be approved. So obviously the 0w-40 would not be able to pass.
How do we know that a 0w-40 cannot have the ll-01 specification? How do we know that the 0w-40 was never tested?So, what that has to have with “trying?”
Bcs., as discussed numerous times:How do we know that a 0w-40 cannot have the ll-01 specification? How do we know that the 0w-40 was never tested?
Any idea why BMW upped the oxidation requirement.. BMW bumped oxidation requirements to such levels where it eliminated pretty much anything 0W.
OCI. Also, and this is my take only, oils with higher Zinc level will have harder time passing N20 timing chain test.Any idea why BMW upped the oxidation requirement.
Here is what Lubrizol says. I have no idea if this information is accurate. Just thought I would share. View attachment 68976
BMW TPT is 0W20 and Pentosin has been backordered for quite some time.If you're going FCP Euro why limit your choice to LiquiMoly? They also sell BMW branded and Pentosin.
DPF/GPFIn the Lubrizol Performance Tool, what does 'aftertreatment compatibility' refer to?
Thanks.DPF/GPF
Pento Super Performance 3 5w30 (LL04), and Pento HP 5w40 (LL04) and 5w30 (LL01) are in stock.BMW TPT is 0W20 and Pentosin has been backordered for quite some time.
First, please let me retract what I have written in post #23. LM 4200 uses BASE STOCK GROUP 3!!! Further research on the LM German website shows that LM uses "synthesis technology" to make this oil. So, I retract my recommendation.I don’t know anything about 4200. The only LM listed for the B46 that is 5W30 is Special Tec. It’s unclear to me what the major differences are between Leichtlauf, Special Tec and Molygen (“friction reducing molecules” and shows up in UV light)
See my post #42 - correct. Only group 4 oil is the Synthoil Energy 0W40 but it won't have the BMW approval(s).First, please let me retract what I have written in post #23. LM 4200 uses BASE STOCK GROUP 3!!! Further research on the LM German website shows that LM uses "synthesis technology" to make this oil. So, I retract my recommendation.
You are in NC so I'd go with either BMW TPT 0w20 (https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-0w20-ll-14fe-engine-oil-1-liter-genuine-bmw-83212365954) or 0W30 (https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-engine-oil-07510017866).
See my post #42 - correct. Only group 4 oil is the Synthoil Energy 0W40 but it won't have the BMW approval(s).
Who knows - I like you have spent some time over on their German site and you can tell what is what based on how they label it for sale in Germany.That's what I was remembering anyway, but I didn't want to argue. Perhaps some (VW 508 00) 0W-20 LM has some PAO too if that matters.
.
Group 3.That's what I was remembering anyway, but I didn't want to argue. Perhaps some (VW 508 00) 0W-20 LM has some PAO too if that matters.
.