BMW Longlife 04
BMW Longlife 04 oils are Top Tier lower SAPS1 lubricants. They are designed for use in BMW gasoline engines and light-duty diesel engines with our without particulate filters.
BMW Longlife 04 oils are typically high HTHS (≥ 3.5cP) SAE 5W-30 and 5W-40 based on API Group III and Group IV base oils.
The main physical and chemical requirements for BMW Longlife 04 oils are shown below:
| Requirement | Method | Unit | Limit |
| HTHS viscosity | CEC L-36-A-90 | cP | ≥3.5 |
| Sulphated Ash | ASTM D874 | %wt | ≤0.8% |
| Phosphorus | ASTM D5185 | %wt | ≥0.07 & ≤0.09% |
| Sulphur | ASTM D5185 | %wt | ≤0.3% |
| Evaporation loss (NOACK) | CEC L-40-A-93 | % | ≤13% |
| Total Base Number | ASTM D2896 | mgKOH/g | ≥6.0 |
Note 1 : SAPS refers to Sulphated Ash, Phosphorus and Sulphur, the levels of which are often restricted in the latest performance specifications.
BMW Longlife 04 is usually coupled with:
- Daimler MB-Approval 229.31
- Daimler MB-Approval 229.51
- Daimler MB-Approval 229.52
- Volkswagen VW50500
- Volkswagen VW50501
- Volkswagen VW50400
- Volkswagen VW50700
- Porsche A40
- Porsche C40
- GM dexos2
For more information on BMW Longlife 04 oils, contact your Lubrizol representative.
For a deeper dive into specifications, see the Lubrizol Ready Reference Guide, the industry's go-to resource for understanding fuel and lubricant performance principles and requirements.