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Vehicles using B47 engine list:

  • BMW - 320d xDrive (120kW) 2012–2015
  • BMW - 520d (155kW) 2013–2016
  • BMW - 520d xDrive (155kW) 2013–2016
  • BMW - 220d xDrive Active Tourer (120kW) 2014–2018
  • BMW - 520d (151kW) 2014–2017
  • BMW - 520d xDrive (151kW) 2014–2017
  • BMW - 320d (140kW) 2015–2019
  • BMW - 120d (120kW) 2015–2019
  • BMW - 320d xDrive (120kW) 2015–2018
  • BMW - X1 xDrive18d (100kW) 2016–2017
  • BMW - X3 xDrive20d (120kW) 2018–2019
  • BMW - 220d xDrive Active Tourer (120kW) 2018–2019
  • BMW - 218d Active Tourer (100kW) 2019–2021
  • BMW - 220d xDrive Active Tourer (120kW) 2019–2021
  • BMW - 218d Gran Tourer (100kW) 2019–2025
  • BMW - 320d (120kW) 2019–2024
  • BMW - X3 xDrive20d Mild-Hybrid (120kW) 2020–2025

Recommended oil for engine B47 engine.

Oil Specs Comparison
Castrol EDGE 5W-30 LL
Castrol EDGE 5W-30 LL
SAE 5W-30✔
ACEA C3✔
VW 504.00/507.00✔
MB 229.31/229.51✔
Porsche C30✔
BMW Longlife-04✔
Dexos2✔
Motul 8100 5W‑30 X‑Clean
Motul 8100 5W‑30 X‑Clean
SAE 5W‑30✔
ACEA C3✔
VW 504.00 / 507.00✔
MB 229.31 / 229.51✔
Porsche C30✔
BMW Longlife‑04✔
GM dexos2❌
RAVENOL VMP 5W‑30
RAVENOL VMP 5W‑30
SAE 5W‑30✔
ACEA C3✔
VW 504.00 / 507.00✔
MB 229.51✔
Porsche C30✔
BMW Longlife‑04✔
GM dexos2✔
Pennzoil Platinum Euro Full Synthetic 5W‑30
Pennzoil Platinum Euro Full Synthetic 5W‑30
SAE 5W‑30✔
ACEA C3✔
VW 504.00 / 507.00✔
MB 229.31 / 229.51✔
Porsche C30✔
BMW Longlife‑04✔
GM dexos2✔
Oil specification key
✔ – Meets the required specification
❓ – Not explicitly stated (use caution; check your vehicle manual)
❌ – Does not meet required specification. Use may cause engine issues.

Answer generated by AI.

Oil specifications for B47 engine

SAE 5W-30
ACEA C3
BMW Longlife-04

Most common problems, symptoms & fixes for the B47 engine.

Engine B47 commonly faces issues like timing chain wear, turbocharger faults, and EGR valve clogging. Diagnosis involves listening for rattling noises at startup (timing chain), checking for loss of power or smoke (turbo), and scanning for fault codes related to emissions (EGR). Prevention includes regular oil changes with manufacturer-recommended oil to reduce wear and carbon buildup, and timely replacement of the timing chain guide rails if symptoms appear. Solutions range from replacing the timing chain and guides, cleaning or replacing the EGR valve, to repairing or swapping the turbocharger. Early attention to warning signs helps avoid costly repairs in these BMW models.
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* The engine oils listed on this website are general recommendations based on publicly available data. For the most accurate and suitable oil type for your vehicle, always refer to your car's owner manual or technical documentation. Oil specifications may vary depending on engine version, production year, driving conditions, and other factors. If in doubt, consult your vehicle manufacturer or a certified mechanic.