Vehicles using N55B30 engine list:

Recommended oil for engine N55B30 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 N55B30 engine

SAE 5W-30
ACEA C3
BMW Longlife-01
BMW Longlife-04

Most common problems, symptoms & fixes for the N55B30 engine.

Engine N55B30 commonly faces issues like high-pressure fuel pump failure, turbocharger wastegate rattle, and carbon buildup on intake valves. For diagnosis, listen for unusual turbo noises and check for misfire codes or fuel pressure irregularities via OBD-II scanning. Preventive measures include using high-quality fuel, regular oil changes with synthetic oil, and periodic intake cleaning to reduce carbon deposits. Solutions involve replacing the high-pressure fuel pump if fuel delivery falters, repairing or replacing the turbo wastegate actuator to eliminate rattle, and performing walnut blasting or professional intake cleaning to restore performance. Timely maintenance ensures engine longevity and smooth operation.