Engine Oil change

t4ure4n · 11-23-2021, 06:08 AM

Hi.
I have a 2016 X3 (F25) and a 2010 model 520d (F10) both require and oil change. Previously I have used genuine BMW 5w30 LL04 oil.

Can you please advise me if I can use Castrol Edge 5W-30 LL for my vehicles.

heticor · 11-23-2021, 07:08 AM

I always use Castrol in all my vehicles. not complains. the owner manual shows Castrol as acceptable.

Opie55 · 11-23-2021, 08:16 AM

I have not looked closely, but I do not know that we have that oil in the US. I've never owned a diesel, but I was under the impression they used a different oil. Anyway, although I tend to use oils that say they meet the BMW spec, I would like to know how any oil suitable for a Porsche or Mercedes is not suitable for a BMW. Silly. I'm sure that oil is fine. Cute little oil jugs you have over there.

andreigbs · 11-23-2021, 09:27 AM

If it meets VW, MB, and Porsche diesel specs (and it does) then you're fine. Some of the toughest specs to meet are the VW507 and MB 229.51, so I would be perfectly happy with that oil in my diesel BMW.

pastnine · 11-23-2021, 05:04 PM

It should be fine. You could also use Castrol 5w-40 LL which tends to last longer at the cost of fuel efficiency.

pungo · 11-23-2021, 06:34 PM

FWIW, though not a diesel, I know someone that has been using Walmart Super Tech full synthetic 5w-30 every 7k miles from 30k to over 300k miles in their 2001 330ci and it's still running strong. The LL spec is probably more critical if following BMWs longer mileage oil change intervals and or frequent/sustained autobahn speeds.

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heticor Enlisted Member 15 Rep 48 Posts Drives: BMW X3 Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: NB Canada iTrader: (0)	I always use Castrol in all my vehicles. not complains. the owner manual shows Castrol as acceptable.
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Opie55 Colonel 1204 Rep 2,914 Posts Drives: '15 650i Convertible Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: US iTrader: (0)	I have not looked closely, but I do not know that we have that oil in the US. I've never owned a diesel, but I was under the impression they used a different oil. Anyway, although I tend to use oils that say they meet the BMW spec, I would like to know how any oil suitable for a Porsche or Mercedes is not suitable for a BMW. Silly. I'm sure that oil is fine. Cute little oil jugs you have over there.
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andreigbs Dr Drei 71 Rep 245 Posts Drives: X3d Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: WI iTrader: (0) Garage List '16 X3d [0.00]	If it meets VW, MB, and Porsche diesel specs (and it does) then you're fine. Some of the toughest specs to meet are the VW507 and MB 229.51, so I would be perfectly happy with that oil in my diesel BMW. __________________ GLK 250 // 126xxx miles // 36 MPG // Mobil1 ESP 5w30
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pastnine New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 2008 120i, 2016 X3 xDrive20i Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	It should be fine. You could also use Castrol 5w-40 LL which tends to last longer at the cost of fuel efficiency.
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pungo Colonel 886 Rep 2,551 Posts Drives: Z4MC-X3-35i-525i, Corrado G60 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MD iTrader: (5) Garage List 2011 BMW X3 x35i [0.00] 2001 BMW 525i [0.00] 2007 BMW Z4 M Coupe [8.76]	FWIW, though not a diesel, I know someone that has been using Walmart Super Tech full synthetic 5w-30 every 7k miles from 30k to over 300k miles in their 2001 330ci and it's still running strong. The LL spec is probably more critical if following BMWs longer mileage oil change intervals and or frequent/sustained autobahn speeds.
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