I tend to agree that it's probably not a technical reason. However, NA dealers were already putting LL-01FE in everything and had basically stopped using LL-01 a long time ago except for old cars. It may streamline paperwork for someone I guess.
Oil for B58 Ineos Grenadier
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It is the oil that was used to obtain fuel economy testing results.
Yes, it has been the oil used to obtain those results for almost a decade now, so it's not related. It wouldn't make sense to just all of a sudden pull the allowance for the LL-01 when they have already been using LL-01 FE for a long time. I'm sure it's just some arbitrary internal decision.
VW moved to 508.00 and they used 5W40 for like 2-3 years. Now I think they just using 508 and 504 in everything.
VW dealers used 5W40 in everything. They have to be filled with oil that got them CAFE ratings as well. In theory they should use oil recommended but, dealers...
Is it weird that I really like steel wheels?
Not at all as it fits the intended purpose of the vehicle.
Well yeah, but it is just cool that company didn’t feel obligated to put 295/30R22
Nope it's why I went with them. I didn't like the other offerings. I may go to aluminum if I can find some good black ones. I'm wondering what the weight of the steel wheels are vs aluminum to cut down on rotational mass. But honestly I like them as they are. It's a 3 ton SUV. Doesn't mess around.
Not my kids btw at a friends house. Close enough where they call me uncle lol.
One of the things you instantly hate about Land Rovers. They got so far off the beaten path that this thing here was created. They want to put these 400-500HP motors in them needing larger calipers so then they're stuck using 20"+ wheels that they ship with street tires on it while at the same time touting it's off-road capability. LR has missed the mark. These are 17" steelies. They do an 18" to but I wanted the 17" and honestly it drives great on them. The Trialmaster trim comes stock with front/center/rear locking diffs, dual battery setup with high power outlets on the roof and in the front/back, 17" steelies and BFG KO2s. That's a solid build coming from a factory. Waiting on my fender diamond plates to arrive at the dealer to be installed. Waiting on rockslider/steps to be made in the USA. Black Sheep has some great ideas rolling around but they're WAY too expensive especially with US shipping. But this will be my forever vehicle if I can help it.
There is no doubt that larger rotors help things. Being able to put 17" wheels and considering weight, means rotors are at most 340-345mm? Hopefully, they are thick.
Well 17" wheels won't pack that much weight, but yeah, going aluminium would lower rotational mass. See if these guys have anything for you. They have really cool off road wheels for VW Atlas:
1552 Wheels
I actually seem to hold around 192f on the gauge
You're getting too technical for me. I couldn't tell you. But it does stop great.
Actually, if you look at VOA of BMW's 0W-30 LL-01FE it looks almost exactly like an LL-04 mid-SAPS additive package. That's just BMW TPT though, other LL01FE are probably higher SAPS. Still, that has been discussed in this thread and they are technically compatible in the US without a GPF.
I like the M1 ESP 5w30 suggestion.BMW has been using LL17Fe 0w20 in this engine in the US for a few years now. Think of it as LL04 but in a 20 grade. BMW also allows LL01FE for this engine. It's a slightly thinner LL01.
Do not use T6. It has no business in a turbo gasoline engine.
You can use LL01, LL04, LL01FE, LL12FE, LL17FE. Basically any 0w20 through 5w40 with a BMW approval. BMW stopped recommending LL01 around 2013. LL04 was for only diesels because the US hadn't moved to ULSG. With the B-series engines BMW went to low-saps 20 grades. This engine family contains polymer coated bearings and it is quiet complicated with it's multiple cooling circuits.
The BMW 0w20 stays in grade per the handful of UOA's seen around here.
I would probably run a LL04. M1 ESP 5w30 or Shell Euro L 5w30.
Nice ride. I'm jealous.
Just compare ACEA A5/B5 to ACEA C3
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Such a cool car. Any idea why Ineos went with BMW engines when they seem to be in bed with Merc?