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08-02-2009, 11:42 AM
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My Ride: 2007 530d M Sport Automatic, Le Mans Edition.Le Mans Blue Individual Paint Special, Syrah Blue Individual Leather, Piano Black Individual Interior Trim, Front seat heating,M Double Spoke 172 19
I have posted this information elsewhere in the forums but I think it will be of use to owners who do their own servicing,especially in locations where BMW
LL-04 oil is specified.
I'm a new member so excuse me if this information has already been covered.I have a 2007 530d M Sport Le Mans Edition,I have changed the oil and filter twice.I chose a BMW approved oil,Q8 Formula Special 5W-30 (BMW LL-04),it can be purchased in 25L drums (enough for 3 oil changes)at around half the price of Mobil or Castrol!I get it from Brobot Petroleum in the UK,delivered to my door.Although I have used BMW filters at ?18 each,I have stocked up on Mahle OX177/3D which are identical and half the price!
After the first oil change I paid my dealer to reset the oil service warning as I was informed that it could only be done by connection to the diagnostics computer.THIS IS NOT TRUE.Having changed both Cabin filters (Mahle LAK197/s, ?29 for 2),I had service overdue warnings for oil and microfilter so I searched this forum for reset information but it was not clear if this worked for the start button models.
I decided it was worth a try and within 10 minutes both were reset.
Am I glad that I registered!
LL-04 oil is specified.
I'm a new member so excuse me if this information has already been covered.I have a 2007 530d M Sport Le Mans Edition,I have changed the oil and filter twice.I chose a BMW approved oil,Q8 Formula Special 5W-30 (BMW LL-04),it can be purchased in 25L drums (enough for 3 oil changes)at around half the price of Mobil or Castrol!I get it from Brobot Petroleum in the UK,delivered to my door.Although I have used BMW filters at ?18 each,I have stocked up on Mahle OX177/3D which are identical and half the price!
After the first oil change I paid my dealer to reset the oil service warning as I was informed that it could only be done by connection to the diagnostics computer.THIS IS NOT TRUE.Having changed both Cabin filters (Mahle LAK197/s, ?29 for 2),I had service overdue warnings for oil and microfilter so I searched this forum for reset information but it was not clear if this worked for the start button models.
I decided it was worth a try and within 10 minutes both were reset.
Am I glad that I registered!
Thanks for sharing 
08-11-2009, 02:16 AM
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Originally Posted by tooltec' post='962967' date='Aug 2 2009, 09:42 PM
I had service overdue warnings for oil and microfilter so I searched this forum for reset information but it was not clear if this worked for the start button models.
08-11-2009, 03:32 AM
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My Ride: 2007 530d M Sport Automatic, Le Mans Edition.Le Mans Blue Individual Paint Special, Syrah Blue Individual Leather, Piano Black Individual Interior Trim, Front seat heating,M Double Spoke 172 19
Originally Posted by fjf' post='972028' date='Aug 11 2009, 05:16 AM
Hi, where did you find the "reset information"? Tnx
https://5series.net/forums/index.php?showto...rt=#entry563090
08-11-2009, 08:19 PM
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My Ride: I have an 05 545i. It's a manual with a few options. This is my first BMW but I don't know how I'll ever be able to switch to something else.
Is BMW LL-04 oil recommended for diesel engines only?
I ask because I know for my car, it's recommended to get BMW LL-01/ACEA A3 oil.....come to think of it, I have never heard/seen BMW LL-04 oil
I ask because I know for my car, it's recommended to get BMW LL-01/ACEA A3 oil.....come to think of it, I have never heard/seen BMW LL-04 oil
08-11-2009, 11:50 PM
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My Ride: 2007 530d M Sport Automatic, Le Mans Edition.Le Mans Blue Individual Paint Special, Syrah Blue Individual Leather, Piano Black Individual Interior Trim, Front seat heating,M Double Spoke 172 19
Originally Posted by kaiten408' post='973127' date='Aug 12 2009, 12:19 AM
Is BMW LL-04 oil recommended for diesel engines only?
I ask because I know for my car, it's recommended to get BMW LL-01/ACEA A3 oil.....come to think of it, I have never heard/seen BMW LL-04 oil
I ask because I know for my car, it's recommended to get BMW LL-01/ACEA A3 oil.....come to think of it, I have never heard/seen BMW LL-04 oil
I recall reading somewhere that it is also linked to fuel specifications,for example diesel fuel has to have a low sulphur content.
08-12-2009, 10:09 AM
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My Ride: I have an 05 545i. It's a manual with a few options. This is my first BMW but I don't know how I'll ever be able to switch to something else.
You europeans always get the good stuff 
08-12-2009, 12:51 PM
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My Ride: 2007 530d M Sport Automatic, Le Mans Edition.Le Mans Blue Individual Paint Special, Syrah Blue Individual Leather, Piano Black Individual Interior Trim, Front seat heating,M Double Spoke 172 19
Originally Posted by kaiten408' post='973900' date='Aug 12 2009, 01:09 PM
You europeans always get the good stuff
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