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      08-12-2014, 03:36 PM   #1
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Big problem/correct oil spec

Very confusing:

Owner manual: 0w30 A3/B4

BMW Dealer system: 0w30-5w40 LL01/LL04(EU)

Mail from M GmbH departement: 0w30 A1/B1 LL 01 FE

So, what Oil needs the m4?

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      08-12-2014, 03:41 PM   #2
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Still different opinions. One says 0w30 the other 0w40
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      08-12-2014, 04:42 PM   #4
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In Germany they gave me 15w50 and at 27euros a pop to, quit a bargain
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Thats definitly not in the list
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Still different opinions. One says 0w30 the other 0w40
Either will work is my understanding, or variations like 5W40.
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