Well that's a good point because my X6 owner's manual states "The viscosity classes SAE 0W-20 and SAE 5W-20 are not suitable for diesel engines"^ Agreed.
I also think Xw20 is too thin for a diesel (flamesuit on).
The factory fill is still in the engine. I'll be changing in the next few weeks to Shell Helix Ultra 0W-30 ECT (C3 / LL04)So maybe we should ask: what oil did you run? I find it difficult to believe that the factory would fill it with the incorrect oil.
0W30 are not anymore LL04.The factory fill is still in the engine. I'll be changing in the next few weeks to Shell Helix Ultra 0W-30 ECT (C3 / LL04)
Ah good point - it was approved when I bought it, or at least when it was bottled. The other options I have in the stash which have LL04 approval (on the bottle) are :0W30 are not anymore LL04.
Yeah, BMW simply banned 0WXX oils in LL01 and LL04. It will be fine in an engine, but wondering about warranty.Ah good point - it was approved when I bought it, or at least when it was bottled. The other options I have in the stash which have LL04 approval (on the bottle) are :
Shell Helix HX8 ECT 5W30. (non GTL I believe)
Gulf Formula ULE 5W40
agree, it's not worth the risk, however low the probability - mild hybrid 3L 6 cyl turbo diesel - I dread to think the replacement cost. I'll find an oil that has the approval. cheersYeah, BMW simply banned 0WXX oils in LL01 and LL04. It will be fine in an engine, but wondering about warranty.
Motul X-Clean+ 5W30.agree, it's not worth the risk, however low the probability - mild hybrid 3L 6 cyl turbo diesel - I dread to think the replacement cost. I'll find an oil that has the approval. cheers