No more 229.5 also.

Yes that looks like a completely different formula from the previous one they were using.

229.3 is still a good spec along with the VW and Porsche spec. The 229.5 and LL01 have much longer oil drains as a criteria though.

If you really need to get your oil changed now and that is the only option I'd run it, but I'd be conservative on the interval. Better than running on spent oil.

But I'd look for an LL01 or 229.5 if possible.

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