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Originally Posted by I Luv BMW
Great, thanks vey much! Quick thoughts on the LL01 approved Castrol Edge 5w-40?
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This one seems to also be API SN approved? Wow this gets confusing.
I saw in another thread you mentioned that the Castrol Edge 5w-40 is an inferior oil to Castrol Edge 0w-40. However, if I strictly wanted to stick with LL01, then the LL01 approved 5w-40 would be a better alternative to the non-LL01 approved 0w-40, no?
Also saw that you mentioned that HTHS is key. Which of the two would be better in this regard?
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Edge 5W40 is a step below 0W40 in the Castrol hierarchy (Mobil1 is a bit more confusing in regard to this).
HTHS is key. It is a different measurement of viscosity (basically the same methodology as measuring cold flow, just at 150c).
All LL01 HTHS is a minimum of 3.5cP, regardless of grade. Can you get in Australia Castrol Edge 0W30 LL01? If so, that is premier Castrol oil.
If you still think 5W40, go Shell Helix 5W40. That is exceptional oil, and I think you guys should have it readily available.