Which motor oil does the BMW Z1 need?

Suitable for BMW Z1

For the BMW Z1, the manufacturer specifies motor oil 10W-30 (ACEA A3, ACEA B4, API SL), 10W-40 (ACEA A3, ACEA B3, ACEA B4), 15W-40 (ACEA A2, ACEA A3, ACEA A3/B4), 5W-30 (BMW Longlife-04, ACEA A3, ACEA B4), or 5W-40 (BMW Longlife-01, BMW Longlife-04, BMW Longlife-98).

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Coolant & antifreeze

Mannol
Antifreeze Kühlerfrostschutz AG11 -40 C Longterm
G11 · VW TL 774 C +10
From 13,36 €
2,67 € / L
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Auto Cool Expert -37 C Kühlerfrostschutz Gebrauchsfertig
AFNOR NF R15-601

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Turbo Diesel MD 105 10W
MB-Approval 228.1 +6
From 109,96 €
5,50 € / L

Other fluids for the BMW Z1

Fluid	Requirement
Axle & differential oil	75W-140, 75W-90, BMW Synthetic OSP, API GL4
Brake fluid	BMW QV 34 001, FMVSS 116 DOT 3
Coolant & antifreeze	G11
Power steering fluid	Allison TES 389, Caterpillar TO-2

Which viscosity does a BMW Z1 need?

We cover 1 engine variants of the BMW Z1. The most commonly approved grades are 10W-30, 15W-40, 5W-30 and 5W-40. The fill quantity is 4.2 litres.

Which approvals does BMW require?

BMW mostly calls for the approvals BMW Longlife-01, BMW Longlife-04 and BMW Longlife-98. An oil without the right approval can cost you a warranty claim.

BMW Z1 engine variants

The oil finder covers these engine variants of the BMW Z1: Z1 1988–1992.