What kind of engine oil does BMW generally use?
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BMW generally uses fully synthetic engine oil because the internal structure of BMW engines is relatively complex, requiring the use of high-quality engine oil. Engine oil is categorized into mineral oil, semi-synthetic oil, and fully synthetic oil. Mineral oil is primarily refined from petroleum with some additives, semi-synthetic oil adds synthetic oil additives to mineral oil, and fully synthetic oil is chemically synthesized artificially. BMW is a renowned German brand, with its vehicle lineup including the I, X, Z, and pure numeric series (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8), as well as the M series (BMW's official high-performance modification division) based on improvements to these series.
What kind of engine oil does BMW use? As a BMW owner for several years, my personal experience is that choosing full synthetic oil is crucial. Initially, I was confused too, but after reading the manual, I found that BMW recommends 5W-30 or 0W-40 viscosity oil, especially for new cars using LL-01 or LL-04 certified oil. When driving in the north during winter, I use Shell EDGE 0W-40, which makes cold starts smoother; in summer or during high-speed driving, I switch to Mobil 1 5W-40 for better protection under high temperatures. Avoid mineral oil or incorrect viscosity to prevent engine oil burning or performance degradation. During maintenance, I change the oil every 8,000 kilometers, and the technician at the shop reminds me to check the certification mark. Simply put, follow BMW's official recommendations, don't mess around, and you'll save money and have peace of mind.
