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Triax 5W-30 Euro formula Extended interval 504/507
See those specs? Triax "recommends" their oil for them, but it is NOT fully approved (licenced) by the mfg.
More than a few oil companies play word games with specifications., it's something to be aware of. Not a big deal in 502 apps at 5000 miles, but it could easily void a warranty repair claim, especially in a glitchy engine application, even moreso if running it at full duration ocis.
At this moment, BMW has been withdrawing LL-01 from oil specifications. Check the label on your favourite oil if you don't believe me. The reason could be from a contract/licence issue, or from an updating of the test sequences, which is what I am told. It's a weird situation, but if you consider the fact LL-01 isn't even being licenced now, you really have to wonder what the boys at Triax are thinking, or if they even know. It just goes to the point that if you want or need spec oil, be sure you are actually getting it.... almost like the sludged dino oil issue I mentioned from B5 1.8t. I use MB spec sheets because it's easily referenced. etc, etc... if your oil claims VW or MB specs and isn't on this list....it's not factory approved.
https://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/bevolisten/bevo-sheets-sort1.html
229.5 exceeds VW 502, and 229.51 compares to VW 504
https://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/bevolisten/229.5_en.html
Pennzoil Euro L is on there...
https://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/bevolisten/229.51_en.html
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