I have recently purchased 2 BMW's
- 2018 X3 xDrive 30i
- 2017 X5 xDrive 35d
I want to do my own oil changes as the dealership charges high amounts for something that I can do for a DIY.
So the manual states the X3 is supposed to use LL01-FE, which seems only available from the dealership (overpriced).
Will it be ok to use oil that has BMW LL-01 spec instead?
Also the X5 diesel needs LL-04 oil and that I can find Penzoil and Castrol in Ontario Canada
My question is:
I will be changing my oil every 10,000 km which is 6213 miles
1) Can I buy LL-04 oil and also use it in the X3, which is non diesel ?
2) If I can't find BMW spec oil on sale, can I use any synthetic oil that is A3/B4 for LL01 spec equivalent for X3 and C3 for LL04 spec equivalent for X5 diesel?
- 2018 X3 xDrive 30i
- 2017 X5 xDrive 35d
I want to do my own oil changes as the dealership charges high amounts for something that I can do for a DIY.
So the manual states the X3 is supposed to use LL01-FE, which seems only available from the dealership (overpriced).
Will it be ok to use oil that has BMW LL-01 spec instead?
Also the X5 diesel needs LL-04 oil and that I can find Penzoil and Castrol in Ontario Canada
My question is:
I will be changing my oil every 10,000 km which is 6213 miles
1) Can I buy LL-04 oil and also use it in the X3, which is non diesel ?
2) If I can't find BMW spec oil on sale, can I use any synthetic oil that is A3/B4 for LL01 spec equivalent for X3 and C3 for LL04 spec equivalent for X5 diesel?