Originally Posted By: 2015_PSD
Originally Posted By: mightymousetech
Originally Posted By: Vladiator
Originally Posted By: maxdustington
Castrol is superior. Latest reformulation M1 0W40 lost certs: BMW LL-01 if I am correct.
do you realize that LL-04 does everything that LL-01 does, and more? It's like saying that Honda sucks for not making 1989 Civic anymore. Or BMW sucks for not making the E30 anymore. Basically LL-04 is improved LL-01, according to this chart.
Except LL-04 can not deal with the sulphur we have in our fuel in North America, so you develop sulphuric acid in your oil. LL-04 is NOT an updated version of LL-01!
This is correct--LL-04 does not replace LL-01 in the US. LL-04 is primarily intended for diesel engines with particulate filters (DPF). Not that it matters to me, I have an MB with a gasoline engine.
BMW is now using LL-01FE+, they have not switched to LL-04.