Yes. Depending on where you live, it’s either better to use 0W30, or the same. At engine operating temperatures, both are SAE 30 grade oils. There’s no difference.
- Is 0w30 oil better than 5W30?
- Yes, you can use 0W30 oil instead of 5W30 motor oil. 5W30 oil has a higher viscosity than 0W30 motor oil, which means that it is thicker and provides better protection against wear and tear. 0W30 oil is also more expensive than 5W30 motor oil, but its thicker consistency means that it lasts longer. Is 0W oil better than 5W?
- What temperature is the 10W30 Lube tested at?
- The testing is at -35C, which is 5C off the -40C Cold pumping viscosity limit for the 0W, and right on the limit for the 5W…the 10W30 at -35C was 5-10C below the cold temperature limits for that lube.
- What are the different types of engine oil?
- The common types of engine oil are conventional oil, synthetic oil, synthetic blend oil, and high mileage oil. Choosing the type of oil depends heavily on many factors, including season, vehicles age, etc. This article walked you through all types of oil that you might encounter, unhighlighted the main characteristic of each one.
- Does BMW’s oil viscosity increase fuel efficiency?
- During the lifetime of your car, this can increase your overall fuel efficiency. BMW changed their oil viscosity requirements for many of the newer turbocharged engines back in 2016, but as of late 2018, most of the 5w-30 LL-01 and LL-04 bulk stock has been depleted.
Why did BMW switch to 0W-30?
Gareth, our BMW Catalog Manager, explains the switch from 5w-30 (LL-01) to 0w-30 (LL-01FE) oil. The new 0w-30 “FE” product should better protect your engine on cold starts and offer increased fuel economy.
- What’s the difference between 5W-30 and 0W-30 engine oil?
- Gareth, our BMW Catalog Manager, explains the switch from 5w-30 (LL-01) to 0w-30 (LL-01FE) oil. The new 0w-30 “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 (vviscosity) when cold.
- Why did BMW discontinue 5W30?
- BMW discontinued 5W30 in favor of 0W30 in Fall 2016 as part of an effort to reduce emissions on cold start-up and improve fuel economy. BMW now recommends 0W30 for all models that called for a LL-01 5W30. The BimmerWorld view: We recommend this 0W30 formulation only for use in recent turbocharged BMWs only. Why not for non-turbo models?
- What is BMW 0w30?
- BMW 0W30 carries a LL-01 FE approval and is API SN and ACEA A5/B5 rated for high fuel efficiency. BMW discontinued 5W30 in favor of 0W30 in Fall 2016 as part of an effort to reduce emissions on cold start-up and improve fuel economy. BMW now recommends 0W30 for all models that called for a LL-01 5W30.
- Does a 0W20 motor oil need to be changed?
- When it comes to viscosity breakdown, the 0w20 motor oil happens to offer you a higher and unsurpassed level of protection that the 0w30 motor oil cannot offer. Also: no, you wouldn’t need to change your oil filter.
