BMW ll-04 oil- yes or no

[overlook637]

BMW LL-04 rating is approved in europe due to the low sulfur fuel. Older material said to not use LL-04 in USA because the higher sulfur fuels.

Is this still current rule, to avoid LL-04?

[hellokitty]

If in the US, stick with LL-01

[gatorfast]

Do not use LL04 in the US.

[overlook637]

Next time I will plan ahead to order the oil.

[griebel]

I had this same question, if you look at the sulfur content of gas in 2018 you will see it meets the standard to use ll 04. Both USA and Europe are at 10ppm.
https://www.fuelseurope.eu/interacti...ulphur-limits/

[F32Fleet]

Originally Posted by overlook637

BMW LL-04 rating is approved in europe due to the low sulfur fuel. Older material said to not use LL-04 in USA because the higher sulfur fuels.

Is this still current rule, to avoid LL-04?

Sure but cut the OCI in half. Why? There's a cut out for small entities which give them 3 yrs to come into compliance with Tier 3 (10ppm) among other exceptions. Tier 3 started 1/2017.

https://www.epa.gov/reg-flex/documen...e-emission-and

See "Small entity compliance guide."

[griebel]

Originally Posted by F32Fleet

Sure but cut the OCI in half. Why? There's a cut out for small entities which give them 3 yrs to come into compliance with Tier 3 (10ppm) among other exceptions. Tier 3 started 1/2017.

https://www.epa.gov/reg-flex/documen...e-emission-and

See "Small entity compliance guide."

Yes, that is correct. If you buy from the major companies there should be no issue.

[overlook637]

Originally Posted by F32Fleet

Sure but cut the OCI in half. Why? T "

The car will get annual oil changes before the long life oil change interval is required.