I want to start by saying I don't care what helps meet CAFE/EPA standards. I want what's best for my vehicle in my situation. I'm in the process of purchasing an Ineos Grenadier. It's 3 tons, can tow 7800lbs, going to be my daily driver and I want it to last for a very, very long time. They went with the B58 engine from BMW that's been slightly tuned for a lower HP and they state better torque range. This is what's in the manual states as far as oil. It's a bit vague. The manual seems to be written with Europe in mind so I'm trying to iron out what's best for me in my situation.
I live in Houston, Tx which is hot and humid in the summer. BMW I believe likes LL01 and LL04 specs but the LL04 spec I'm seeing isn't recommended for the USA due to the fuel sulfurs (that's the extent of my knowledge there). I've also read that the LL01 spec was revised in 2018 to increase it's oxidation standards for the timing chain. The Grenadier's B58 doesn't appear to use as high a standard.
The more I read the more I seem to get confused and I see people now touting 0w40 oils. What gives? Wouldn't that be too thick? For the B58 in a heavier vehicle that will do towing and slower overlanding what oil should I be looking at? The Pennzoil Platinum Euro L and Quaker State Euro both look like the newer versions are LL04 certified and not LL01. So a bit confused on where to turn and I plan to do my oil changes at higher intervals (7,500miles) vs the 10k I currently do on my LR Discovery TD6. At least until I get a few UOA's rolling in. I've been running Rotella T6 in everything from my lawmower to my Discovery to my Yamaha 225 SHO outboard motor. I don't know if it'd be right for this application.
I live in Houston, Tx which is hot and humid in the summer. BMW I believe likes LL01 and LL04 specs but the LL04 spec I'm seeing isn't recommended for the USA due to the fuel sulfurs (that's the extent of my knowledge there). I've also read that the LL01 spec was revised in 2018 to increase it's oxidation standards for the timing chain. The Grenadier's B58 doesn't appear to use as high a standard.
The more I read the more I seem to get confused and I see people now touting 0w40 oils. What gives? Wouldn't that be too thick? For the B58 in a heavier vehicle that will do towing and slower overlanding what oil should I be looking at? The Pennzoil Platinum Euro L and Quaker State Euro both look like the newer versions are LL04 certified and not LL01. So a bit confused on where to turn and I plan to do my oil changes at higher intervals (7,500miles) vs the 10k I currently do on my LR Discovery TD6. At least until I get a few UOA's rolling in. I've been running Rotella T6 in everything from my lawmower to my Discovery to my Yamaha 225 SHO outboard motor. I don't know if it'd be right for this application.