Hi

I made the mistake of using the wrong oil (5W 40) in our 4.4 with 170,000 km on the clock. Immediately got smoking on extended idle.

My indy (ex BMW) recommended Castrol 5W 30 LL01 and we did a complete change (filter etc)... issues gone.

Cheers

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