Not cheap to repair doing it yourself makes it cheaper you can bet its a seized crank or spun mains
Snapped crank I would bet.
Not cheap to repair doing it yourself makes it cheaper you can bet its a seized crank or spun mains
Just looked at this from the C6 manual ref the oil spec , including he note at the bottom of the page ,
(*) In the winter season, on HDi engines, it is recommended to use 5W40 oil instead of 10W40 oil, this to enhance starting from cold.
(**) Do not use 5W30 oil on HDi engines with particle filter (FAP).
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D4 will have a dpf, so will need a C class oil, C is for cat or in this case DPF.
Again think D4 is 5/30 and certainly not 10/40.
You sure that oil chart is for a disco, or some random french car hence the hdi designation?
sorry mate I’ve just made it a bit clearer as it’s from a Citreon C6 , just found it interesting
thks again as always
This guy (on another video) came up with the idea that Land rover td6 only has a oil spec of 5/30 as land rover asked if it could be run on that and not what would be the best oil for that engine; it would be good to get him on here, but he is upset by what people say on face book so do not think he would last long on heresorry mate I’ve just made it a bit clearer as it’s from a Citreon C6 , just found it interesting
thks again as always
It's all about emissions and mpg, not what's best for the engine. That's exactly why they say 5w30 for the rover v8This guy (on another video) came up with the idea that Land rover td6 only has a oil spec of 5/30 as land rover asked if it could be run on that and not what would be the best oil for that engine; it would be good to get him on here, but he is upset by what people say on face book so do not think he would last long on here
this is what this guy was saying, for most engines I would think would not make much difference but for a engine with a weak point maybe it doesIt's all about emissions and mpg, not what's best for the engine. That's exactly why they say 5w30 for the rover v8
Older engines have larger bore oilways and larger tolerances, aggregated by age and wear, so they need thicker oilsthis is what this guy was saying, for most engines I would think would not make much difference but for a engine with a weak point maybe it does
I should think he is probably right about that, although I know nothing about td6.This guy (on another video) came up with the idea that Land rover td6 only has a oil spec of 5/30 as land rover asked if it could be run on that and not what would be the best oil for that engine; it would be good to get him on here, but he is upset by what people say on face book so do not think he would last long on here
Less viscosity, less friction between moving partsI should think he is probably right about that, although I know nothing about td6.
Modern manufacturers want the best fuel economy figures they can get to use in their marketing.
And thinner oil uses less energy to stir up and pump around the engine. so uses less fuel.
The problem is you spend best part of 100k on a new land rover and the first thing you do is drain the oil and replace it with something that will void you guarantee?Less viscosity, less friction between moving parts
I don't have 100k to spend on anything so not a problem for meThe problem is you spend best part of 100k on a new land rover and the first thing you do is drain the oil and replace it with something that will void you guarantee?
Not 100% about that, the moving parts shouldn't actually touch when moving, they are floating on a thin film of the pressurised oil.Less viscosity, less friction between moving parts
Does that mean that there are some engines that are designed to be incapable?ACEA C5 Stable, stay-in-grade Engine Oil with Mid SAPS-Level, for further improved Fuel Economy, intended for use as catalyst compatible Oil at extended Drain Intervals in Vehicles with all Types of modern Aftertreatment Systems and High Performance Passenger Car & Light Duty Van Gasoline & DI Diesel Engines that are designed to be capable and OEM-approved for use of Low Viscosity Oils with a minimum HTHS Viscosity of 2.6 mPa*s.
You're right, imagine it this way.. pour some water on the kitchen worktop, them slide a glass across it.. then do the same with treacle.Not 100% about that, the moving parts shouldn't actually touch when moving, they are floating on a thin film of the pressurised oil.
Not saying you are wrong, just that I don't know.
What I do know is that actually pumping the oil around the engine takes a surprising amount of energy.
Last year, I changed the oil in the Series from 10/40 to 20/50, partly because of the very hot weather last year, but also because I got a good deal on the 20/50.
During a recent cold start on a bitterly cold day, I was surprised by how sluggish cranking speed has become.
I know it is the oil, because once the engine is up to temperature, it spins over at normal speed if you switch off and restart.
Does that mean that there are some engines that are designed to be incapable?
And what should I use if I have one of those?
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