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      08-04-2017, 05:51 PM   #65
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Originally Posted by Iron Man View Post
I would still stick with an LL-01 oil for your engine, unless BMW formally issues something that back specs your engine to LL-04, stay with the oil spec that was designed for your engine. I am pretty sure LL-01 oils are easier to obtain anyway. Castrol 0W-40 is sold at Wally World and virtually every auto parts store out there.
BMW AG has said that a LL4 rated oil can be used where an LL1 rated oil is listed. But you can NOT use an LL1 oil where LL4 is spec'd. But I forget where I had seen that. But its true.

I posted a LONG bmw oil spec sheet many years ago to 1Addicts here. Sorry its all in German.

BMW approved motor oils... aka THE LIST!!!
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=478344
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