Sounds like it was primarily developed for Diesel engines, but will be used in all non-M engines:
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Castrol, strategic partner of BMW, have developed a new lubricant with `Clean Performance Technology` in close cooperation with BMW, which sets new standards in the industry. Castrol SLX LL04 0W-30 is specially engineered to keep the engine and exhaust system clean, reducing harmful emissions to the environment. SLX LL04 is developed for the new generation of BMW’s with particulate filters and meets the latest specifications BMW Longlife-04. Due to its `Clean Performance Technology`, SLX LL04 reduces long term blocking of the particle filters and can be used in all BMW diesel and petrol engines (excluding M series). Castrol is the first lubricant manufacturer to bring a `Clean Performance Technology` oil onto the market.
BMW have started fitting diesel particulate filters (DPF’s) to their cars. Initially the BMW 5 series will be offered with a DPF, other models such as the new 3 series will follow. These new diesel engines fitted with a DPF need an engine oil based on new lubricant technology. Together with the engine management system the DPF ensures long-term reduction of particle emissions. In order to prolong the durability of the DPF the so called ‘Low SAPS’ oils are required. Castrol’s `Clean Performance Technology` is a totally new ‘Low SAPS’ formulation containing lower levels of Sulphated Ash, Phosphorous and Sulphur compared with conventional oils.
Castrol’s ‘Clean Performance Technology‘ is specially engineered to keep the engine and exhaust system clean, reducing harmful emissions to the environment. High levels of metal-based additives in engine oil can contribute to long term blocking of exhaust filters and increased harmful emissions. ‘Clean Performance Technology’, from Castrol, uses low levels of these metal-based additives to prolong the life of the exhaust system. By keeping exhaust systems clear, Castrol’s ‘Clean Performance TechnologyTM’ provides superior power flow through the engine, maintaining vehicle performance and fuel economy.
With Castrol’s revolutionary `Clean Performance Technology`, new Castrol SLX LL04 meets the requirements of the future generation of both diesel and petrol engines of the BMW Group.
Key features and benefits of Castrol SLX LL04 0W-30:
Features:
* New ‘Clean Performance Technology’
* Special Fully Synthetic 0W-30 Low SAPS formulation
* Compatible with Diesel Particulate Filters
* Long drain capability
* Approved to BMW Longlife-04 (including Longlife-01)
Benefits:
* Cleaner environment (reduced emissions of harmful particulates from the exhaust)
* Helps keep exhaust system clean
* Maintains engine performance and fuel economy
* Prolongs durability of the exhaust system
* Fast cold start properties through 0W viscosity
Castrol SLX LL04 is the first engine oil, which fulfills the new BMW Longlife-04 specification. With the `Clean Performance Technology` it has a wide range of applications from the latest diesels fitted with DPF filters to new and existing petrol engine technology. The new product offers profitable opportunities for the BMW network. Castrol will support the dealers with tailor made marketing and communication concepts to exploit this new opportunity.
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Castrol, strategic partner of BMW, have developed a new lubricant with `Clean Performance Technology` in close cooperation with BMW, which sets new standards in the industry. Castrol SLX LL04 0W-30 is specially engineered to keep the engine and exhaust system clean, reducing harmful emissions to the environment. SLX LL04 is developed for the new generation of BMW’s with particulate filters and meets the latest specifications BMW Longlife-04. Due to its `Clean Performance Technology`, SLX LL04 reduces long term blocking of the particle filters and can be used in all BMW diesel and petrol engines (excluding M series). Castrol is the first lubricant manufacturer to bring a `Clean Performance Technology` oil onto the market.
BMW have started fitting diesel particulate filters (DPF’s) to their cars. Initially the BMW 5 series will be offered with a DPF, other models such as the new 3 series will follow. These new diesel engines fitted with a DPF need an engine oil based on new lubricant technology. Together with the engine management system the DPF ensures long-term reduction of particle emissions. In order to prolong the durability of the DPF the so called ‘Low SAPS’ oils are required. Castrol’s `Clean Performance Technology` is a totally new ‘Low SAPS’ formulation containing lower levels of Sulphated Ash, Phosphorous and Sulphur compared with conventional oils.
Castrol’s ‘Clean Performance Technology‘ is specially engineered to keep the engine and exhaust system clean, reducing harmful emissions to the environment. High levels of metal-based additives in engine oil can contribute to long term blocking of exhaust filters and increased harmful emissions. ‘Clean Performance Technology’, from Castrol, uses low levels of these metal-based additives to prolong the life of the exhaust system. By keeping exhaust systems clear, Castrol’s ‘Clean Performance TechnologyTM’ provides superior power flow through the engine, maintaining vehicle performance and fuel economy.
With Castrol’s revolutionary `Clean Performance Technology`, new Castrol SLX LL04 meets the requirements of the future generation of both diesel and petrol engines of the BMW Group.
Key features and benefits of Castrol SLX LL04 0W-30:
Features:
* New ‘Clean Performance Technology’
* Special Fully Synthetic 0W-30 Low SAPS formulation
* Compatible with Diesel Particulate Filters
* Long drain capability
* Approved to BMW Longlife-04 (including Longlife-01)
Benefits:
* Cleaner environment (reduced emissions of harmful particulates from the exhaust)
* Helps keep exhaust system clean
* Maintains engine performance and fuel economy
* Prolongs durability of the exhaust system
* Fast cold start properties through 0W viscosity
Castrol SLX LL04 is the first engine oil, which fulfills the new BMW Longlife-04 specification. With the `Clean Performance Technology` it has a wide range of applications from the latest diesels fitted with DPF filters to new and existing petrol engine technology. The new product offers profitable opportunities for the BMW network. Castrol will support the dealers with tailor made marketing and communication concepts to exploit this new opportunity.