Shell 5w30 Engine Oil

Tr1ppy · 03-15-2016, 09:17 AM

Hi all,
I have recently bought the oil in the link below as I got a good deal on it. But I have now learnt that it is for Ford and JLR spec engines, the BMW one is slightly different.

Would this still be okay to use in my 2008 330i (N53) engine?
As I see it I dont have a dpf to worry about low ash content and I dont need long-life oil as I change my oil every year or 8,000 miles.

Link to the oil:
http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/p/ca...2611&0&cc5_247

Thanks

imy · 03-15-2016, 10:51 AM

I thought it was 5w30 fully synthetic that was needed at the minimum. LL04 rated.

Tr1ppy · 03-15-2016, 11:52 AM

Yeah this oil is 5w30 fully synthetic but it's not LL04 rated.
But then I thought LL04 was just for long life use?

wallsmk2 · 03-15-2016, 12:00 PM

As far as I know, the reason some oils don't have manufacturers ratings is that they just haven't been specifically tested/reviewed, not that it won't meet the requirements. The grade is right so just use it.

imy · 03-15-2016, 12:53 PM

ECP on ebay are selling Castrol 5w30 for £24.99 which can be purchased click and collect. Just FYI.

Phil325i · 03-15-2016, 01:08 PM

According to Shell's website, there are two Shell products that are acceptable alternatives for your car:

http://www.shell.co.uk/motorist/oils...NfRUZ0OFBpb2U4

Tr1ppy · 03-15-2016, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wallsmk2

As far as I know, the reason some oils don't have manufacturers ratings is that they just haven't been specifically tested/reviewed, not that it won't meet the requirements. The grade is right so just use it.

Yeah I guess it hasn't gone through the "BMW tests" but it's good quality stuff so might as well use it

Tr1ppy · 03-15-2016, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by imy

ECP on ebay are selling Castrol 5w30 for £24.99 which can be purchased click and collect. Just FYI.

Thanks would have snapped that up but I already bought this Shell oil

Tr1ppy · 03-15-2016, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phil325i

According to Shell's website, there are two Shell products that are acceptable alternatives for your car:

http://www.shell.co.uk/motorist/oils...NfRUZ0OFBpb2U4

Ah so they initially recommend 5w40, and then an AM-L spec.

AF doesn't seem to be listed so might end up doing more harm than good.

I might just sell this oil on then and get the Castrol, that's recommended by BMW anyway.

Out of interest what do you use in your N53?

Phil325i · 03-15-2016, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tr1ppy

Out of interest what do you use in your N53?

Mobil 1 5W-30 (summer) and Mobil 1 0W-40 (winter). I change mine every 6K.

Tr1ppy · 03-15-2016, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phil325i

Mobil 1 5W-30 (summer) and Mobil 1 0W-40 (winter). I change mine every 6K.

Thanks, Mobil1 is a great brand but a little costly lol!

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Tr1ppy Second Lieutenant 38 Rep 276 Posts Drives: E93 330i M Sport Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: North West, UK iTrader: (0)	Shell 5w30 Engine Oil Hi all, I have recently bought the oil in the link below as I got a good deal on it. But I have now learnt that it is for Ford and JLR spec engines, the BMW one is slightly different. Would this still be okay to use in my 2008 330i (N53) engine? As I see it I dont have a dpf to worry about low ash content and I dont need long-life oil as I change my oil every year or 8,000 miles. Link to the oil: http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/p/ca...2611&0&cc5_247 Thanks
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Tr1ppy Second Lieutenant 38 Rep 276 Posts Drives: E93 330i M Sport Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: North West, UK iTrader: (0)	Yeah this oil is 5w30 fully synthetic but it's not LL04 rated. But then I thought LL04 was just for long life use?
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wallsmk2 Lieutenant 28 Rep 403 Posts Drives: e91 325i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: exeter iTrader: (0)	As far as I know, the reason some oils don't have manufacturers ratings is that they just haven't been specifically tested/reviewed, not that it won't meet the requirements. The grade is right so just use it.
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imy Captain 76 Rep 961 Posts Drives: M140i Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: London iTrader: (1)	ECP on ebay are selling Castrol 5w30 for £24.99 which can be purchased click and collect. Just FYI.
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