Originally Posted By: Clean_Engine
Originally Posted By: BMWTurboDzl
If you require LL01 use the Edge or M1 0w-40, if you require LL04 use the Edge Sport or Mobil 1 ESP 5w-30.
I guess I don't "require" LL04 since I've got a gasoline engine and LL01 is approved for the BMW N52 engine, but if LL04 spec oil is cleaner and better for the engine, why not use it? BMW LL04 precedes the requirements of the older LL01, so I'm guessing I won't have any problem using LL04. The only concern is that the lowest cold viscosity rating availabe for Mobil 1 ESP is only 5w. I live in an area that sees cold climate, I'd have to think long and hard what to do.
Either will suffice. I would go with the cheaper.
Pour point of M1 ESP 5w-30: -45C.
Pour point of Edge: -54C, cP@-35C 5,800
Edge Sport: -60C, cP@ -35C 5,800