Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: kent
Posts: 13612
Thks as I knew the more knowledgeable members here would know , must confess have been happy with the millers oil I’ve been using , still change all the oils every year regardless of the very low mileage
Ps, hope ur good mate and business is also doing well
17th Apr 2022 5:23 pm
hugeviking
Member Since: 08 Jun 2010
Location: cotswolds
Posts: 1482
Hi all
Any comments ref changing to 5w40 on high mileage engines
Cheers Andi
17th Apr 2022 7:28 pm
Disco_Mikey
Member Since: 29 May 2007
Location: Dundee, Scotland
Posts: 20727
PSA advise a 5w40, sure it was also mentioned in the video as the oil they used
Member Since: 14 Apr 2019
Location: Westbury
Posts: 2459
Ive seen the same on Vw and Mitsubishi vehicles with VW engines.
Vw recommend 5w30 and Mitsubishi 5w40 the Mistubishi engines dont suffer with the same failures as the Vw ones.Andrew
D3 2.7tdv6 2005
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17th Apr 2022 8:19 pm
Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
Posts: 10360
PSA recommend either
17th Apr 2022 8:45 pm
hugeviking
Member Since: 08 Jun 2010
Location: cotswolds
Posts: 1482
So, with 245000 miles would 5w40 be a help. Burns a bit of oil after ticking over for a while, but not on start up or driving (that i can see).
Andi
17th Apr 2022 9:15 pm
Widwi
Member Since: 23 Jan 2022
Location: Wiesbaden
Posts: 4
I was quite happy with the knowledge of 5W-30 C1 oil and then after looking at the LR time video I had my doubts, so now I have a oil change coming ups next month and probably going to use Castrol 5W-40 C3. I don't see any offers for a Acea C4 type oil and the sulphate ash is only 0.3% less than the C3 oil. My engine build type is a 276 DT, in my 2006 L319 ....
18th Apr 2022 10:12 am
Motolab
Member Since: 18 Oct 2019
Location: Sleen
Posts: 1815
Re: Engine oil
gstuart wrote:
Another interesting video
At first, i am NOT saying they are not knowledgeable/specialists…! As i really do not know that And i have NO opinion about them (at this moment) !
BUT tbh anyone can make a video (series) on youtube and claiming they are right these days….
If specialists with a business in rebuilding engines or do LR maintenance by trade, at least their “name is on the line” but if not…. Where do we relying on? Followers? Views?
In my trade (motorcycles repair, rebuilding, parts) we see a lot of youtube and forum “ truth” coming in, what can be classified as complete nonsense… people are repeating “truth/knowledge” as parrots on posts made by a “postman” or “mason” or office clerk” (who CAN or NOT be a specialist on a certain subject regarding engine’s)..
I just want to say, we can not always believe and implement everything (by standard) what is published on youtube etc..
The first reply here, from a known professional, says it all… “it is not the wrong oil”
On the other hand if that was the only “wrong” fact , no real problem here..Best regards
Harold
Always looking for Pre '55's & Pre war British Motorcycles! knowing or having one for sale? PM please. I visit the UK 6 times a year
Ps. I edit my texts quite often, english is not my native language, so I will edit My “typo’s” etc.
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18th Apr 2022 12:29 pm
Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
Posts: 10360
Oil is one of those subjects that can just start an arguement. Few people know the long term implications.
Add to the fact these are a fussy + problomatic engine and its a perfect storm
hugeviking wrote:
So, with 245000 miles would 5w40 be a help. Burns a bit of oil after ticking over for a while, but not on start up or driving (that i can see).
Andi
You could try 5W40 at your next change and see what happens.
Oil burn at tick over would make me question the turbo ? (on a non landrover)
18th Apr 2022 4:34 pm
hugeviking
Member Since: 08 Jun 2010
Location: cotswolds
Posts: 1482
Yes turbo is original. How long can they last, how much do I spend with engine at that mileage. Its up to me I guess
Cheers for replying
Andi
18th Apr 2022 4:51 pm
Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
Posts: 10360
I think you have done very well out of that turbo then
have you blanked the EGR's and removed the front butterfly?
if it were me I would ensure the front butterfly was in place. The ECU then has a capability to stall the engine should it detect an over run condition and have a knowledge/program to inact it sucessfully.
Stick some 5w40 in it, and keep driving it
18th Apr 2022 5:16 pm
Breg90
Member Since: 04 Feb 2017
Location: Falkirk
Posts: 347
If you have a Ford F150 with the 3.0 TDV6 in the US they recommend 5W40 oil for severe duty and if you use diesel with bio diesel content. Not that this is the equivalent of a engineering review of using it on earlier 2.7 TDV6....
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18th Apr 2022 10:47 pm
altblech-schrauber.de
Member Since: 15 Feb 2021
Location: Lingen
Posts: 26
Mobil 5W-40 Super 3000 X1 is my way to go. Cant say anything bad.
I Used Mobil 1 FS 0W40 before, and while disasembling my 50.000km Engine for a total overhaul i also inspektet my King Rod bearings, they looked horrific as usual.
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