 
                
BMW AG 60788 Munchen
Total Deutschland GmbH 
Attn. Dr.-lng. M. Spilker 
Im Eichelkamp 3 52249 ESCHWEILER
 
ManSpilker
23-032007
EA-300 / Wolfgang Kohlhepp
+49-89-382-34669
wolfgdng.kohlhepp@bmw.de
02.07.2007
 
Dear Dr. Spilker.
Herewith we transfer the approval as "BMW Lqnglife-98" oil, given for the oil 
code "IME 11519B" of Infrneum, to your oil code "G05145", SAE'5W-40( 
Consequently it is approved according to our approval procedure (5-th Issue June 
2006) for the usage in BMW engines operating in compliance with our operating 
fluids manual.
This confirmation is valid for two years beginning with the date of this letter. 
Prolongations for additional two years have to be requested in good time.
Engine oils produced using the code, or brand names mentioned in this letter of 
confirmation have to comply with the tested oil sample in every respect. Any 
proposed alteration or modification to the lubricant is to be supplied in 
writing to the BMW departments "Entwicklung Antrieb" and "Sparte Labor" whereby 
a new approval may be granted. 
Publication will ensue in the BMW; Operating Fluids Manual as 
follows: 
| designation: | viscosity: | company: | 
| Total Quartz 9000 Energy | SAE5W-40 | Total | 
Yours sincerely
Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengeseltechaft
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