[Pinarelloman]

OK. Just reviving this thread.
I have just purchased an E90 320D and wish to do my own maintenance.

After reading all the above it looks like I need an LL04 oil to suit a motor with DPF. Am I right in thinking Castrol Edge 0W40 to suit DPF equipped vehicles is a good choice?

Also what filter brand is everyone using?

[DR-JEKL]

Originally Posted by Pinarelloman

OK. Just reviving this thread.
I have just purchased an E90 320D and wish to do my own maintenance.

After reading all the above it looks like I need an LL04 oil to suit a motor with DPF. Am I right in thinking Castrol Edge 0W40 to suit DPF equipped vehicles is a good choice?

Also what filter brand is everyone using?

Castrol Edge would be fine, as you say ensure you get the correct oil to suit DPF.

Some guys prefer to pay extra for liqui moly, its up to you.

Other options are Nulon, Penrite also who both make a good product.
Buy mann filters, theyre the OEM BMW filters and cheaper than the ryco filters from SCA/Repco etc yet far superior quality.

I buy mann filters from sparesbox.com.au and AFAIK they currently have oil on sale also with free shipping.

[Pinarelloman]

One more question on the oil.
The Supercheap auto site says 5W-30 for E90 with DPF but other research shows 0W-40.
Which is better?

I assume that coming into summer the %W-30 will be fine.

[Ken Oath]

Use 5W-40 that meet the specification LL-04 low SAP.

BMW does not recommend 0W oils (except the M47TU2) unless the ambient temperature is regularly below -20C.

[titium]

Originally Posted by Ken Oath

Use 5W-40 that meet the specification LL-04 low SAP.

BMW does not recommend 0W oils (except the M47TU2) unless the ambient temperature is regularly below -20C.

LL01 is what you want in Australia. LL04 is for low sulfur fuels which we don't have here.

[Ken Oath]

Originally Posted by titium

LL01 is what you want in Australia. LL04 is for low sulfur fuels which we don't have here.

Low sulfur diesel was mandated in 2000. Since 2009 ultra low sulfur diesel has been implemented.

The post should be deleted instead of allowing such mis-information to propagate.

[titium]

Originally Posted by Ken Oath

Low sulfur diesel was mandated in 2000. Since 2009 ultra low sulfur diesel has been implemented.

The post should be deleted instead of allowing such mis-information to propagate.

Ah yep apologies didn't see the Diesel part assumed it was for a petrol car.

[Pinarelloman]

Further advice re oil additives.
I have a Landcruiser diesel and have nearly always added a Moreys MOREY’S HEAVY DUTY OIL STABILIZER additive to it.

I was wondering whether Moreys oil additive will be suitable for the N47T motor? The reason I ask is the oil additive will change the viscosity of the oil and that may also possible affect the DPF.

Any thoughts?

[Die_sel]

Just for clarification, i dont see castrol edge ll04 available here, only LL. That doesnt meet the specs right?
I have been using motul 8100 x clean from sparesbox but wouldnt mind if castrol edge is suitable.

[Ken Oath]

Originally Posted by Pinarelloman

Further advice re oil additives.
I have a Landcruiser diesel and have nearly always added a Moreys MOREY’S HEAVY DUTY OIL STABILIZER additive to it.

I was wondering whether Moreys oil additive will be suitable for the N47T motor? The reason I ask is the oil additive will change the viscosity of the oil and that may also possible affect the DPF.

Any thoughts?

If you use LL-04 oil then it contains all the ZDDP package that is required for a BMW DPF equipped compression engine. The limited technical information about that mentioned product does not provide any real useful information.

Originally Posted by Die_sel

Just for clarification, i dont see castrol edge ll04 available here, only LL. That doesnt meet the specs right?
I have been using motul 8100 x clean from sparesbox but wouldnt mind if castrol edge is suitable.

Castrol Edge 0W-40 LL-04 (Long Life 2004) is available and suitable for DPF equipped vehicles.

https://www.castrol.com/en_au/austra...dge-0w-40.html

[aaron_]

I have a n55 335i and have found that my car burns less oil between changes when using motul xcess 8100 5w-40 compared to Castrol edge titanium 5w-30

Not sure if it’s the 30 related or oil itself but I’ll be sticking to either motul or liquimoly

[Ken Oath]

Understandably.

[rara avis]

Wow, i've read this thread at least six times just trying to find a good suitable oil for my E92 325i . Heated subject lol I'm about to change over from OEM dealer recommended to Motul 8100 X-Max 0W-40. Have seen many of you in search of boutique oils, hard to find on common auto store shelves here in Melbourne. I have come across a supplier called Autosphere who stocks many of these oils mentioned in this thread. Dealt with Michael the Director who not only offers exceptional customer service but is a really cool Oil Geek. Hope i'm posting this in the right place, I'm a newbie to the forum and BMW.

[Sav.]

You're necro posting, meaning this thread is pretty old, but still a relevant topic. Just always make sure to first, or some people will get on your case.

As mentioned, you are safe with any LL-01 rated oil. I believe EU uses LL-04 as their fuels have lower sulfur content and their oils are designed as such. I typically run liquimoly but I am trying amsoil 5w-40 for the first time.