Motor oil for BMW 6 series

Type the engine variant of your BMW 6 series to see the right engine oil and the manufacturer approvals.

Both numbers are on the German registration certificate part I, fields 2.1 and 2.2.

Which viscosity does a BMW 6 series need?

We cover 22 engine variants of the BMW 6 series. The most commonly approved grades are 10W-40, 10W-30, 15W-40 and 20W-50.

Which approvals does BMW require?

BMW mostly calls for the approvals BMW Longlife-01, BMW Longlife-04, BMW Longlife-19FE and BMW Longlife-01 FE. An oil without the right approval can cost you a warranty claim.

BMW 6 series engine variants

The oil finder covers these engine variants of the BMW 6 series: 630i 2007–2011, 635d 2007–2011, 650i 2005–2011, 630i 2004–2007, M6 2004–2011, 645Ci 2003–2005, 635 CSi 1987–1989, 635 CSi 1987–1989, 635 CSi with catalyst 1987–1989, M6 1987–1989, M635 CSi with catalyst 1986–1989, 635 CSi with catalyst 1985–1987, M635 CSi 1984–1989, 628 CSi 1982–1987, 635 CSi 1982–1987, 628 CSi 1979–1982, 633 CSi 1979–1984, 633 CSi 1979–1984, 635 CSi 1978–1982, 630 CSi 1976–1979, 630 CS 1975–1979 and 633 CSi 1975–1979. Your engine is not listed? Type your vehicle into the search above.