LL is still used. LL-01 is the one to look for, as LL-04 is targeted more towards the diesel engines.

Mobil 1 0w-40 has the LL-01 approval. German Castrol 0w-30 also does as does Valvoline Synpower 5w-40. I believe there is also a Penzoil Platnium that is listed as approved.

For BMW LL-04, I believe the Mobil 1 5w-30 ESP meet the spec and Valvoline is waiting for formal approval on their 5w-30 MST and 5w-40 HST.


I always recommend that people use the Mobil 1 0w-40 as it is the easiest to find. My second choice, which does not contain BMW approval is Mobil 1 5w-40 Diesel Truck and SUV, which has a robust HTHS of 4.1.

I am only discussing oils here in the US, there are many more overseas the meet the standard.