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Vehicles using N62B44 engine list:

  • BMW - 745i (245kW) 2001–2005
  • BMW - 545i (245kW) 2003–2005
  • BMW - 645Ci (245kW) 2003–2005

Recommended oil for engine N62B44 engine.

Oil Specs Comparison
Castrol EDGE 0W-40 A3/B4
Castrol EDGE 0W-40 A3/B4
ACEA A3/B4✔
API SP✔
BMW Longlife-01✔
MB 229.5✔
Porsche A40✔
Renault RN0700/0710✔
VW 502 00/505 00✔
Ford WSS-M2C937-A✔
Motul 8100 X‑Max 0W‑40
Motul 8100 X‑Max 0W‑40
ACEA A3/B4✔
API SP✔
BMW Longlife‑01✔
MB 229.5✔
Porsche A40✔
VW 502 00 / 505 00✔
Renault RN0700/0710✔
Ford WSS‑M2C937‑A✔
Total Quartz 9000 Energy 0W‑40
Total Quartz 9000 Energy 0W‑40
ACEA A3/B4✔
API SP✔
BMW Longlife‑01✔
MB 229.5✔
Porsche A40✔
VW 502 00 / 505 00✔
Renault RN0700/0710✔
Ford WSS‑M2C937‑A✔
Petronas Syntium 7000 0W‑40
Petronas Syntium 7000 0W‑40
ACEA A3/B4✔
API SP✔
BMW Longlife‑01✔
MB 229.5✔
Porsche A40✔
VW 502 00 / 505 00✔
Renault RN0700/0710✔
Ford WSS‑M2C937‑A✔
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 N62B44 engine

SAE 5W-30
API SN
BMW Longlife-01

Most common problems, symptoms & fixes for the N62B44 engine.

Engine N62B44 commonly faces issues like valve stem seal wear causing oil consumption and rough idling, VANOS system failures leading to poor performance, and coolant leaks from the water pump or thermostat housing. For diagnosis, check for blue smoke at startup (oil burning), scan for VANOS-related fault codes, and inspect coolant levels regularly. Preventive maintenance includes timely oil changes with high-quality synthetic oil and replacing valve stem seals around 100,000 km. Solutions involve replacing faulty VANOS solenoids, renewing valve stem seals, and swapping out leaking water pumps or thermostat housings to maintain engine reliability and performance.
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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.