I believe a higher LL- rating is OK to be substituted for an earlier LL- rating. And there are very few LL-04 (what is specified for my 2012 35d) oils available at reasonable prices so I have used higher LL rated oils.


Also, I have never had my oil changed at the dealer personally, but I have some records of a dealer using LL-12 in my car before I owned it.

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2003 3.0 5MT Topasblau
Purchased in 2016 and sold in 2024
2012 35d Platingrau