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Engine oil.

Post by jasonh1 » Wed Dec 19, 2018 10:27 am

Hi im going to do a diy engine oil service over the xmas break, Question is whats the best/correct oil to use in my 2011 40d lci.
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Post by Alan Gunn » Wed Dec 19, 2018 10:33 am

Any 0w30 or 5w30 as long it has LL04 on the can.

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Post by X5Sport » Wed Dec 19, 2018 12:13 pm

As above....

Dealers generally use Castrol Edge FST Pro, but any with BMW LL04 will do. It must be fully synthetic though.
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Re: Engine oil.

Post by mr angry » Wed Dec 19, 2018 12:28 pm

I think Amazon have it on special at £28 for 4 litres just now

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