Current Engine Oil Specs By All Car Manufacturers

[moribundman]

Maybe we could list all relevant, current oil specs by all car makers (available in the CONUS). Feel free to add car manufacturers that I forgot, and please add the current engine oil specs.

I suggest you guys copy the whole list and add the specs until all specs are filled in.

Acura (see Honda):

AM General:

Audi (see VW):

Bentley (see VW?):

BMW:

Bugatti (see VW?):

Chrysler:

Ferrari:

Ford:

Honda:

Hyundai:

Infinity (see Nissan?):

Isuzu:

Jaguar (see Ford?):

Jeep (see Chrysler?):

Lamborghini (see Audi/VW?):

Land Rover (see Ford?):

Lexus (see Toyota?):

Lincoln (see Ford?):

Lotus:

Maybach (see MB?):

Mazda:

Mercedes-Benz:

Mini (see BMW?):

Mitsubishi:

Nissan:

Porsche:

Rolls-Royce (see BMW?):

Saab (see GM?):

Smart (Daimler AG):

Suzuki:

Subaru:

Toyota:

Volvo:

VW: VW 502.00, VW 505.01

 

[INDYMAC]

Since different vehicles within each manufacturer's lineup require different oil specs, how do you plan to do this?

 

[moribundman]

Originally Posted By: INDYMAC
Since different vehicles within each manufacturer's lineup require different oil specs, how do you plan to do this?


I just want to see all the currently relevant oil specs that a car maker specifies for their whole lineup of consumer vehicles. Gas and diesel engine oil specs, please.

 

[Pablo]

This list is for REFERENCE ONLY as it has some 2007 callouts and was put together with haste.
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Acura (see Honda): API

AM General: API

Audi (see VW): VW 502.00, VW 505.01

Bentley (see VW?):?

BMW: API SM To prevent potential engine damage, use only BMW
High Performance Synthetic Oil part No 07 51 0 017 866 or
equivalent. Refer to engine compartment oil change decal. 1. M5, Z8 (S62 Engine) produced From 3/2000.BMW High
performance synthetic oil SAE 5W-30 part no. 07 51 0 017 866
or BMW high performance synthetic oil Castrol RS 10W-60 also
called Castrol TWS Motorsport SAE 10W-60 Synthetic oil part
no. 07 51 0 009 420 are recommended..
2. M5, Z8 (S62 Engine) produced From 3/2000.BMW High
performance synthetic oil SAE 5W-30 part no. 07 51 0 017 866
or BMW high performance synthetic oil Castrol RS 10W-60 also
called Castrol TWS Motorsport SAE 10W-60 Synthetic oil part
no. 07 51 0 009 420 are recommended..

Bugatti (see VW?):?

Chrysler: API

Ferrari: ?

Ford: API

Honda: API

Hyundai: API

Infinity (see Nissan?): API

Isuzu: API

Jaguar (see Ford?):

Jeep (see Chrysler?): API

Lamborghini (see Audi/VW?):?

Land Rover (see Ford?): API SL

Lexus (see Toyota?): API

Lincoln (see Ford?): API

Lotus:?

Maybach (see MB?): ?

Mazda: API

Mercedes-Benz: Use only synthetic engine oil meeting MB Sheet 229.5 or MB Sheet 229.51
Mini (see BMW?): API 1. Synthetic based oil.

Mitsubishi: API

Nissan: API

Porsche: API 1. Synthetic oils are preferred/required.

Rolls-Royce (see BMW?):?

Saab (see GM?): API 1. Synthetic GM-LL-A 025

Smart (Daimler AG):?

Suzuki: API

Subaru: API

Toyota: API

Volvo: API

VW: VW 502.00, VW 505.01

 

[moribundman]

Thanks. LL-02, LL-04 etc don't apply to BMWs sold in the US?

 

[cheetahdriver]

acura has the Acura HTO-06 spec for the RDX

 

[moribundman]

Acura (see Honda): API, HTO-06

AM General: API

Audi (see VW): VW 502.00, VW 505.01

Bentley (see VW?):?

BMW: API SM To prevent potential engine damage, use only BMW
High Performance Synthetic Oil part No 07 51 0 017 866 or
equivalent. Refer to engine compartment oil change decal. 1. M5, Z8 (S62 Engine) produced From 3/2000.BMW High
performance synthetic oil SAE 5W-30 part no. 07 51 0 017 866
or BMW high performance synthetic oil Castrol RS 10W-60 also
called Castrol TWS Motorsport SAE 10W-60 Synthetic oil part
no. 07 51 0 009 420 are recommended..
2. M5, Z8 (S62 Engine) produced From 3/2000.BMW High
performance synthetic oil SAE 5W-30 part no. 07 51 0 017 866
or BMW high performance synthetic oil Castrol RS 10W-60 also
called Castrol TWS Motorsport SAE 10W-60 Synthetic oil part
no. 07 51 0 009 420 are recommended..

Bugatti (see VW?):?

Chrysler: API

Ferrari: ?

Ford: API

Honda: API

Hyundai: API

Infinity (see Nissan?): API

Isuzu: API

Jaguar (see Ford?):

Jeep (see Chrysler?): API

Lamborghini (see Audi/VW?):?

Land Rover (see Ford?): API SL

Lexus (see Toyota?): API

Lincoln (see Ford?): API

Lotus:?

Maybach (see MB?): ?

Mazda: API

Mercedes-Benz: Use only synthetic engine oil meeting MB Sheet 229.5 or MB Sheet 229.51
Mini (see BMW?): API 1. Synthetic based oil.

Mitsubishi: API

Nissan: API

Porsche: API 1. Synthetic oils are preferred/required.

Rolls-Royce (see BMW?):?

Saab (see GM?): API 1. Synthetic GM-LL-A 025

Smart (Daimler AG):?

Suzuki: API

Subaru: API

Toyota: API

Volvo: API

VW: VW 502.00, VW 505.01

 

[AEHaas]

If you are looking for info to fill it in these are OEM factory recommendations:

Bentley GT Continental 0W40 Mobil 1.

Ferrari 355, 360, 430, 550, 575, SuperAmerica 5W40 Shell Helix Ultra
Ferrari Enzo 10W60 Shell Helix Ultra Racing

Lamborghini Murcielago Agip 5W40

Maybach 0W40 Mobil 1

aehaas

 

[moribundman]

Bentley, Ferrari, Lamborghini and Maybach do not call for a specific specs but rather for specific products? These are all ACEA A3 oils, correct? Okay, let's add these recommendations.

 

[moribundman]

Acura (see Honda): API, HTO-06

AM General: API

Audi (see VW): VW 502.00, VW 505.01

Bentley (see VW?): Bentley GT Continental 0W40 Mobil 1

BMW: API SM To prevent potential engine damage, use only BMW
High Performance Synthetic Oil part No 07 51 0 017 866 or
equivalent. Refer to engine compartment oil change decal. 1. M5, Z8 (S62 Engine) produced From 3/2000.BMW High
performance synthetic oil SAE 5W-30 part no. 07 51 0 017 866
or BMW high performance synthetic oil Castrol RS 10W-60 also
called Castrol TWS Motorsport SAE 10W-60 Synthetic oil part
no. 07 51 0 009 420 are recommended..
2. M5, Z8 (S62 Engine) produced From 3/2000.BMW High
performance synthetic oil SAE 5W-30 part no. 07 51 0 017 866
or BMW high performance synthetic oil Castrol RS 10W-60 also
called Castrol TWS Motorsport SAE 10W-60 Synthetic oil part
no. 07 51 0 009 420 are recommended..

Bugatti (see VW?):?

Chrysler: API

Ferrari: 355, 360, 430, 550, 575, SuperAmerica 5W40 Shell Helix Ultra, Enzo 10W60 Shell Helix Ultra Racing

Ford: API

Honda: API

Hyundai: API

Infinity (see Nissan?): API

Isuzu: API

Jaguar (see Ford?):

Jeep (see Chrysler?): API

Lamborghini (see Audi/VW?): Murcielago Agip 5W40

Land Rover (see Ford?): API SL

Lexus (see Toyota?): API

Lincoln (see Ford?): API

Lotus:?

Maybach (see MB?): 0W40 Mobil 1

Mazda: API

Mercedes-Benz: Use only synthetic engine oil meeting MB Sheet 229.5 or MB Sheet 229.51
Mini (see BMW?): API 1. Synthetic based oil.

Mitsubishi: API

Nissan: API

Porsche: API 1. Synthetic oils are preferred/required.

Rolls-Royce (see BMW?):?

Saab (see GM?): API 1. Synthetic GM-LL-A 025

Smart (Daimler AG):?

Suzuki: API

Subaru: API

Toyota: API

Volvo: API

VW: VW 502.00, VW 505.01

 

[AEHaas]

The Maybach allows for any MB 229.51 oil, even though they recommend a specific oil brand and grade.

 

[moribundman]

Thanks. I'll add that information next time I update the list.

 

[Cutehumor]

is GM on your list?

 

[moribundman]

Rats! I'll add them next time anybody supplies some more specs.

 

[Ringe]

I believe Subaru calls for API SM now.

 

[Pablo]

Originally Posted By: moribundman
Thanks. LL-02, LL-04 etc don't apply to BMWs sold in the US?


It's possible that it might be in some of 2008 manuals. It didn't see it any 2007's or the few 2008's I looked at.

 

[gtx510]

BMW's OEM oils are made by Castrol. The 5w30 was Castrol SLX, now Castrol Edge?
I'd have to check the owners manual but I'm pretty sure BMW still follows the LL-98, LL-01, and LL-04 spec here in the states. Newer oils can supercede the older oils.

Regarding the Bentley GT, is there a VAG W12 oil spec?
VAG 503.01 or 504.00? http://www.roelz.be/VAG/vw_oilspecs.html
M1 0w40 is 502.00 and 505.00 http://www.mobil.com/USA-English/Lubes/PDS/GLXXENPVLMOMobil_1_0W-40.asp
503.01 and 504.00 sound like better oils.

I've seen GM oil specs on some bottles but they might be for diesel passenger cars that we don't get in the states? Same as Saab?
AM General specs would the same as GM.

For Europe?
Ford/Jag WSS M2C 913 A and B
http://www.boove.se/images/addin_0503_Specific_Ford_913B_5W-30_8143_(GB).pdf


When you say "API" do you mean API ILSAC GF-4 (energy conserving) oils?

 

[moribundman]

In this list I want only the specs that car makers call for in vehicles sold in NA.

 

[gtx510]

2000+ BMW owners manuals say to use SH or higher synthetic oils that BMW approves.
http://publish.bmwusa.com/OwnManual/2001Manual-Mroadster-coupe.pdf
page 110

There used to be a pdf of the BMW Special Oil List but it's not up anymore. I'm pretty sure BMW N/A still follows the LL98, LL01, and LL04 specs.

Porsche also has a Special Oil List.
http://www.wrightune.co.uk/downloads/approved_oils.pdf

 

[AEHaas]

The current Ferrari 599 calls for only the Shell Ultra 10W60 as the Enzo. Ferrari North America told me today that they are actually thinking of going to a thinner oil. Mind you this is the same engine internally as the Enzo but with 40 less BHP. Interesting.

aehaas