Genuine BMW 83-21-5-A2A-F99: Original BMW TwinPower Turbo Gareth, our BMW Catalog Manager, explains the switch from 5w (LL) to 0w (LLFE) oil. The new 0w "FE" product should better protect your engine on cold starts and offer increased fuel economy. If you're unfamiliar with engine oil designations, the first number "0w" defines how well the oil flows (viscosity) when cold.
Oil decision : 0W-30 vs 0W-40 vs 5W-30 vs 5W-30 - BIMMERPOST 5. The 0W oil is API SN (latest generation) vs the 5W API SL (older generation). 6. The 0W is ACEA A5/B5, whereas the 5W is ACEA A3/B4. I did email BMW-NA and they confirmed a 5W recommendation for my i; however, a dealer I spoke with suggested the 0W I am annoyed with the ambiguity.
Guide: bien choisir l'huile moteur pour sa BMW - The BMW 5W30 motor oil is the factory engine oil approved for almost all BMW engines, except for BMW Diesel and some M3/M5/M6 engines. It’s the only oil approved in the US for BMW’s turbo N20 N54 N55 engines, including the S55 engine in the + F80 M3/F82 M4.
BMW 0W30/OEM Oil Change Kit - BimmerWorld 5W and 0W are both oil viscosity grades recommended for BMW vehicles, with the former offering better performance at higher temperatures and the latter providing improved start-up protection in cold weather conditions.
Anyone actually switched from 5w30 to 0w30? Any feedback? Yea it is for my i, and now I'm still deciding whether i should get 5W30 or 0W Bmw doesn't make engine heater/block heater for E90 anymore. Last Christmas, i left my car outside for over 2 weeks because i was away and the garage was full.
N55 Owners: BMW Branded 0W-30 or 5W-30? - BIMMERPOST BM dealerships are now using 0w30 on newer models for oil change. Has anyone tried that oil grade (0w30) for an e39? Any change on gas consumption or performance? I have an 02 i. I live in the North East, with nomal winter&normal summer.
0W-30/0W-40 vs 5W-40 Oil change help : r/BmwTech - Reddit The principal recommended oil viscosity for the S55 has always been either 0W30 or 0W40 depending on which company was BMW’s primary supplier (Castrol or Penzoil). 5W30 is mentioned as an acceptable alternative. 5W30 is the primary recommended oil viscosity for non-M turbo engines and is readily available at dealers (often in bulk).
5W-30 vs 5W-40 & 5W-30 vs 0W-30 - BIMMERPOST
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