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AMSOIL European Motor Oil — BMW, Mercedes, VW, Audi & Porsche

Eight purpose-built European Car Formula synthetics — Low-SAPS, Mid-SAPS, and Full-SAPS — engineered to the exact OEM specifications your BMW, Mercedes-Benz, VW, Audi, or Porsche requires for warranty compliance and extended-drain protection.

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Why Your European Vehicle Requires a European-Spec Oil

European OEMs (BMW, Mercedes-Benz, VW, Audi, Porsche, Volvo, Jaguar, Land Rover) write their own oil specifications that go far beyond the basic API SN/SP standard printed on most American oils. These approvals — BMW Long Life, MB-Approval, VW Norm, Porsche, ACEA — protect your high-pressure direct-injection turbocharged engine, your DPF/GPF emissions hardware, and your warranty. AMSOIL European Car Formula is built to meet every major spec, not re-labeled American oil.

BMW LL-01, LL-04, LL-17 FE+, LL-19 FE+, M-spec
Mercedes-Benz 229.5, 229.51, 229.52, 229.71
VW 502.00, 504.00, 505.00, 505.01, 507.00, 508.00, 509.00
Porsche A40, C20, C30
ACEA A3/B4, C3, C5, C6 sequences
LSPI-protected for turbo direct-injection engines
DPF / GPF / SCR / catalyst-safe Low-SAPS chemistry
Supports BMW CBS, MB ASSYST, VW long-life intervals

Low-SAPS European Motor Oil

Low-SAPS (Sulfated Ash, Phosphorus, Sulfur) formulations engineered to protect modern European emissions equipment — diesel particulate filters (DPF), gasoline particulate filters (GPF), three-way catalysts, and selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems. Required by most 2008-and-newer BMW, Mercedes-Benz, VW, Audi, and Porsche vehicles.

AMSOIL 5W-30 LS 100% Synthetic European Motor Oil

The most popular European Low-SAPS viscosity in North America. Recommended for late-model BMW, Mercedes-Benz, VW, Audi, and Porsche gasoline and diesel vehicles equipped with DPF/GPF emissions systems. Outstanding LSPI protection in turbocharged direct-injection engines.

Viscosities:

5W-30

AMSOIL Product Codes:

• AELQT-EA (1 qt / 946 mL)
• AEL1G-EA (1 gal)
• AEL5G-EA (5 gal pail)
• AEL30-EA (30 gal drum)
• AEL55-EA (55 gal drum)

Specifications:

• ACEA C3
• API SN
• BMW LL-04
• MB 229.51 / 229.52
• VW 504.00 / 507.00
• Porsche C30
• GM dexos2
• Renault RN0700/RN0710
• Chrysler MS-11106

Drain interval: Up to 18,000 mi or OEM (e.g. BMW CBS) — whichever first

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AMSOIL 0W-30 MS 100% Synthetic European Motor Oil

Mid-SAPS 0W-30 for the latest European gasoline and diesel engines requiring outstanding cold-flow and emissions equipment protection. Recommended for VW/Audi diesels and Mercedes-Benz BlueTEC engines.

Viscosities:

0W-30

AMSOIL Product Codes:

• EOTQT-EA (1 qt)
• EOT1G-EA (1 gal)
• EOT5G-EA (5 gal pail)

Specifications:

• ACEA C3
• BMW LL-04
• MB 229.51 / 229.52
• VW 504.00 / 507.00
• Porsche C30

Drain interval: Up to 18,000 mi or OEM

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AMSOIL 5W-40 MS 100% Synthetic European Motor Oil

Mid-SAPS 5W-40 balancing emissions equipment protection with robust high-temperature film strength. The right choice for European gas and diesel engines requiring an MS/C3 5W-40 — including many Mercedes-Benz and VW TDI applications.

Viscosities:

5W-40

AMSOIL Product Codes:

• AFLQT-EA (1 qt)
• AFL1G-EA (1 gal)
• AFL5G-EA (5 gal pail)
• AFL30-EA (30 gal drum)
• AFL55-EA (55 gal drum)

Specifications:

• ACEA C3
• API SN
• BMW LL-04
• MB 229.51
• VW 502.00 / 505.00 / 505.01
• Porsche A40
• GM dexos2
• Chrysler MS-10850 / MS-11106
• Renault RN0700/RN0710

Drain interval: Up to 18,000 mi or OEM

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Ultra-Low-Viscosity European Motor Oil

The newest generation of European fuel-economy formulations — ACEA C5/C6 0W-20 oils built for the latest BMW LL-17 FE+/LL-19 FE+, Mercedes-Benz 229.71, VW 508.00/509.00, and Porsche C20 specifications. Required by many 2018-and-newer European vehicles for warranty compliance.

AMSOIL 0W-20 LS 100% Synthetic European Motor Oil

Low-SAPS, low-viscosity European formulation for the newest fuel-efficient BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Porsche engines requiring a C5/C6 0W-20. Outstanding LSPI protection and cold-start flow.

Viscosities:

0W-20

AMSOIL Product Codes:

• AFEQT-EA (1 qt)
• AFE1G-EA (1 gal)
• AFE5G-EA (5 gal pail)

Specifications:

• ACEA C5 / C6
• MB 229.71
• Porsche C20
• BMW LL-17 FE+ / LL-19 FE+
• Jaguar Land Rover STJLR.51.5122

Drain interval: Up to 18,000 mi or OEM (BMW CBS / MB ASSYST)

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AMSOIL 0W-20 LS-VW 100% Synthetic European Motor Oil

Ultra-low-viscosity European formulation engineered specifically for the latest VW/Audi engines. Meets the newest VW 508.00/509.00 spec — required by 2018+ VW, Audi, SEAT, and Škoda gasoline and diesel vehicles for warranty compliance.

Viscosities:

0W-20

AMSOIL Product Codes:

• EZTQT-EA (1 qt)
• EZT1G-EA (1 gal)
• EZT5G-EA (5 gal pail)

Specifications:

• ACEA C5
• VW 508.00 / 509.00
• Porsche C20

Drain interval: Up to 18,000 mi or VW long-life service interval

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Full-SAPS Performance European Motor Oil

Full-SAPS European formulations for high-performance gasoline and diesel engines that don't require Low-SAPS protection — typically pre-2008 European vehicles, M/AMG/RS performance engines, and many BMW LL-01 / MB 229.5 / Porsche A40 applications. Maximum wear protection and high-temperature film strength.

AMSOIL 5W-40 FS 100% Synthetic European Motor Oil

Full-SAPS European 5W-40 formulation for high-performance gasoline and diesel engines. The flagship European-spec 5W-40 — outstanding wear protection, deposit control, and high-temperature shear stability for BMW, Mercedes-Benz, VW, Audi, Porsche, and Renault.

Viscosities:

5W-40

AMSOIL Product Codes:

• EFMQT-EA (1 qt)
• EFM1G-EA (1 gal)
• EFM5G-EA (5 gal pail)
• EFM30-EA (30 gal drum)
• EFM55-EA (55 gal drum)

Specifications:

• ACEA A3/B4
• API SN
• BMW LL-01
• MB 229.5
• VW 502.00 / 505.00
• Porsche A40
• Renault RN0700 / RN0710
• Ford WSS-M2C917-A
• Fiat 9.55535-Z2

Drain interval: Up to 17,000 mi or OEM

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AMSOIL 0W-40 FS 100% Synthetic European Motor Oil

Premium full-SAPS 0W-40 delivering exceptional cold-weather performance and high-temperature protection for high-performance European vehicles. The factory-fill viscosity for many Porsche, Mercedes-AMG, and BMW M-Series engines.

Viscosities:

0W-40

AMSOIL Product Codes:

• EFOQT-EA (1 qt)
• EFO1G-EA (1 gal)
• EFO5G-EA (5 gal pail)

Specifications:

• ACEA A3/B4
• API SN
• BMW LL-01
• MB 229.5
• VW 502.00 / 505.00
• Porsche A40
• Ford WSS-M2C937-A

Drain interval: Up to 17,000 mi or OEM

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AMSOIL 10W-60 FS 100% Synthetic European Motor Oil

Heavy-viscosity full-SAPS European oil purpose-built for BMW M-Series (E46 M3, E60 M5, E63 M6, E9x M3) and other high-performance European engines that specify a 10W-60. Outstanding high-temperature shear stability for track use.

Viscosities:

10W-60

AMSOIL Product Codes:

• ETSQT-EA (1 qt)
• ETS1G-EA (1 gal)

Specifications:

• ACEA A3/B4
• API SN
• BMW M Models (LL-01 equivalent)
• Approved for BMW S54, S62, S65, S85 engines

Drain interval: OEM interval

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European Motor Oil Application Selector

Match your vehicle to the recommended AMSOIL European Car Formula. For exact part numbers by year, make, and model, also see the AMSOIL Vehicle Lookup tool.

Application	Recommended AMSOIL	Drain Interval	Notes
BMW (2014+ N20/B46/B48 turbo gas)	5W-30 LS (AEL) — BMW LL-04	BMW CBS (typically 10,000–15,000 mi)	Meets BMW LL-04. LSPI-protected for direct-injection turbos.
BMW M3 / M5 / M6 (S54, S62, S65, S85)	10W-60 FS (ETS)	OEM (typically 10,000 mi)	BMW M-spec — required viscosity for these engines.
BMW (2018+ LL-17 FE+ / LL-19 FE+)	0W-20 LS (AFE)	BMW CBS	Required for fuel-economy LL-17/LL-19 specs.
Mercedes-Benz (gas, 2008+ MB 229.51/229.52)	5W-30 LS (AEL) or 0W-30 MS (EOT)	MB ASSYST (10,000–15,000 mi)	Low-SAPS required for DPF/GPF protection.
Mercedes-Benz BlueTEC diesel	5W-30 LS (AEL) or 5W-40 MS (AFL)	MB ASSYST	MB 229.51/229.52 — protects DPF and SCR.
Mercedes-Benz (229.71 fuel-economy)	0W-20 LS (AFE)	MB ASSYST	C5 0W-20 required for newest MB engines.
VW / Audi TDI (2009+ EA189/EA288/EA897)	5W-30 LS (AEL) or 0W-30 MS (EOT)	VW long-life (10,000 mi)	VW 507.00 required — protects DPF.
VW / Audi 2.0 TFSI / TSI (gas)	5W-40 MS (AFL) or 5W-40 FS (EFM)	VW long-life (10,000 mi)	VW 502.00 — works for most pre-2018 gas engines.
VW / Audi (2018+ VW 508.00 / 509.00)	0W-20 LS-VW (EZT)	VW long-life	Required for warranty compliance on newest engines.
Porsche (911/Cayenne/Panamera A40)	0W-40 FS (EFO) or 5W-40 FS (EFM)	Porsche service interval	Porsche A40 — full-SAPS for high-performance engines.
Porsche (newest C20-spec engines)	0W-20 LS (AFE)	Porsche service interval	C20 fuel-economy spec.
Older European (pre-2008, pre-DPF)	5W-40 FS (EFM) or 0W-40 FS (EFO)	OEM interval	Full-SAPS — maximum wear protection.

Low-SAPS vs. Fuel-Economy vs. Full-SAPS

Three families of AMSOIL European Car Formula — each engineered for a specific generation and design of European engine. Match the family to the OEM approval in your owner's manual.

Feature	Low-SAPS (C3)	Fuel-Economy (C5)	Full-SAPS (A3/B4)
SAPS level	Low-SAPS (C3) / Mid-SAPS — protects DPF/GPF	Low-SAPS (C5/C6) — fuel-economy + DPF/GPF	Full-SAPS (A3/B4) — pre-DPF / performance
Best for	2008+ BMW, MB, VW, Audi, Porsche w/ emissions	2018+ BMW LL-17, MB 229.71, VW 508/509	Pre-2008, BMW M, AMG, RS, Porsche track
Key OEM specs	BMW LL-04, MB 229.51/.52, VW 504/507, Porsche C30	BMW LL-17/19 FE+, MB 229.71, VW 508/509, Porsche C20	BMW LL-01, MB 229.5, VW 502/505, Porsche A40
Drain interval	Up to 18,000 mi or OEM CBS	Up to 18,000 mi or OEM	Up to 17,000 mi or OEM
Available viscosities	0W-30, 5W-30, 5W-40	0W-20	0W-40, 5W-40, 10W-60
Product codes	AEL, EOT, AFL	AFE, EZT	EFO, EFM, ETS

Best Synthetic Oil for European Cars — BMW, Mercedes, VW, Audi & Porsche

European engines are precision-engineered with tight tolerances, advanced direct-injection turbocharging, and sophisticated emissions systems. They demand motor oils that meet specific OEM specifications — not generic API ratings. AMSOIL European Car Formula oils are purpose-built to meet or exceed every major European manufacturer's requirements, from BMW Long Life (LL-01, LL-04, LL-17 FE+, LL-19 FE+) and Mercedes-Benz Approval (229.5, 229.51, 229.52, 229.71) to VW Norm (502.00, 504.00, 505.00, 507.00, 508.00, 509.00), Porsche (A40, C20, C30), and the latest ACEA C3, C5, and C6 sequences.

Why European Engines Need Specialized Oil

European manufacturers each have unique oil approvals because their engines are designed differently. BMW's LL-01 requires excellent high-temperature stability and HTHS viscosity. Mercedes-Benz 229.51/229.52 requires Low-SAPS chemistry to protect the diesel particulate filter and three-way catalyst. VW 504.00/507.00 is built for the EA189 and EA288 TDI direct-injection diesel engines and their long-life service intervals. Porsche A40 is a high-performance full-SAPS approval written around the 911 and Cayenne flat-six and V8 engines. Using a non-approved oil — even a high-quality American synthetic — risks DPF damage, timing chain wear, accelerated turbo wear, and warranty denial.

AMSOIL European Oil vs. Castrol Edge, Mobil 1 ESP, Liqui Moly & Motul

AMSOIL European Car Formula meets the same OEM specifications as Castrol Edge Professional, Mobil 1 ESP / FS, Liqui Moly Top Tec, Motul X-cess / Specific, and Pentosin. Independent ASTM Sequence IIIH, Sequence IVB, and TEOST testing has shown AMSOIL synthetic motor oils deliver superior wear protection, higher TBN retention for longer drain intervals, and better deposit control than the leading European competitors — backed by the AMSOIL Limited Warranty and an independent dealer relationship through 1stSynthetic.com.

European Motor Oil for Florida, Tampa Bay & the United States

1stSynthetic.com is your independent AMSOIL Dealer based in Dade City, Florida, serving BMW, Mercedes-Benz, VW, Audi, and Porsche owners across Tampa, Lakeland, Wesley Chapel, Zephyrhills, Brooksville, Brandon, Sarasota, Orlando, and the entire United States. Order online and ship direct from the AMSOIL distribution center, or join the Preferred Customer program to save 25% on every European Car Formula order, every time.

European Motor Oil FAQ

Why can't I use regular American synthetic oil in my BMW or Mercedes?▾

European engines are built to extremely tight tolerances and require oils that meet specific OEM approvals (BMW LL-01/LL-04, MB 229.5/229.51/229.52, VW 502.00/504.00/507.00/508.00, Porsche A40/C20/C30) that go far beyond the API SN/SP rating on a typical American oil. Using a non-approved oil can damage emissions equipment (DPF, GPF, SCR), accelerate timing-chain wear, and void the manufacturer warranty.

What is Low-SAPS oil and why does my European car require it?▾

SAPS = Sulfated Ash, Phosphorus, and Sulfur. These additives protect the engine but, when burned, produce ash that clogs diesel particulate filters (DPF), gasoline particulate filters (GPF), and three-way catalysts. Low-SAPS oils (ACEA C3, C5) are formulated with reduced levels of these elements so the after-treatment systems on your modern European vehicle reach their full design life. Most 2008-and-newer European vehicles legally require a Low-SAPS oil.

Which AMSOIL European oil is right for my BMW?▾

For most 2014-and-newer BMWs (N20, B46, B48, B58 turbo engines) requiring BMW LL-04, use AMSOIL 5W-30 LS (product code AEL). For 2018+ BMWs requiring LL-17 FE+ or LL-19 FE+, use 0W-20 LS (AFE). For BMW M3/M5/M6 (S54/S62/S65/S85), use 10W-60 FS (ETS). For older BMWs with LL-01, use 5W-40 FS (EFM) or 0W-40 FS (EFO).

Which AMSOIL European oil is right for my VW or Audi TDI?▾

For 2009+ VW/Audi TDI diesels with EA189, EA288, or EA897 engines that require VW 507.00, use AMSOIL 5W-30 LS (AEL) or 0W-30 MS (EOT). For 2018+ VW/Audi engines requiring VW 508.00/509.00, use 0W-20 LS-VW (EZT) — this is required for warranty compliance on the newest engines.

Which AMSOIL European oil is right for my Mercedes-Benz?▾

For 2008+ Mercedes-Benz vehicles requiring MB 229.51 or 229.52 (gas or BlueTEC diesel), use 5W-30 LS (AEL) or 0W-30 MS (EOT). For older M-Class, S-Class, AMG, and other 229.5-spec vehicles, use 5W-40 FS (EFM) or 0W-40 FS (EFO). For the newest MB 229.71 fuel-economy spec, use 0W-20 LS (AFE).

Which AMSOIL European oil is right for my Porsche?▾

For Porsche 911, Cayman, Boxster, Cayenne, and Panamera requiring Porsche A40, use 0W-40 FS (EFO) or 5W-40 FS (EFM). For newest Porsche models specifying C20, use 0W-20 LS (AFE). For diesel Cayenne and Macan requiring C30, use 5W-30 LS (AEL).

Can I use AMSOIL European oil for extended drain intervals?▾

Yes. AMSOIL European Car Formula oils support the long service intervals built into modern European vehicles — BMW Condition Based Service (CBS), Mercedes-Benz ASSYST, and VW long-life service intervals (typically 10,000–15,000 miles). With used-oil analysis, AMSOIL European oils can safely be extended up to 18,000 miles or one year, whichever comes first, in normal service.

How does AMSOIL European Car Formula compare to Castrol Edge, Mobil 1 ESP, Liqui Moly, and Motul X-cess?▾

AMSOIL European Car Formula meets the same OEM approvals as Castrol Edge Professional, Mobil 1 ESP / FS, Liqui Moly Top Tec, and Motul X-cess / Specific. Independent ASTM testing has shown AMSOIL synthetic motor oils deliver superior wear protection, higher TBN retention, and better oxidation resistance than the leading European competitors — all backed by an independent dealer relationship and the AMSOIL Limited Warranty.

Are AMSOIL European oils LSPI-protected for turbocharged direct-injection engines?▾

Yes. All current AMSOIL European Car Formula oils are formulated to provide outstanding protection against Low-Speed Pre-Ignition (LSPI) — a destructive combustion event that can occur in turbocharged gasoline direct-injection (TGDI) engines like the BMW B58, MB M256, and VW EA888. AMSOIL European oils have demonstrated zero LSPI events in extended testing.

Where can I buy AMSOIL European Motor Oil in Florida?▾

1stSynthetic.com is your independent AMSOIL Dealer based in Dade City, Florida, serving Tampa, Lakeland, Wesley Chapel, Zephyrhills, and customers throughout the United States. Order online and ship direct from the AMSOIL distribution center, or join the Preferred Customer program to save 25% on every European Car Formula order, every time.

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