10w/40 oil but which is best

sparkysbandit · Dec 11, 2012

iv only been used to buying fully synthetic for the last few years for my vectra....
but now i own a freelander....what is the preferred 10/w40 oil

mineral ?
semi/syn ?
fuly/syn

is there any other grades that can be used that may be better for the engine?

jamesmartin · Dec 11, 2012

any to be honest but change regulary ,fully syn lasts longer than the others ,oil does two things lubricate and clean all the by -products of combustion end up in the oil ,so imo its better to use any but change regulary

teddywood1 · Dec 11, 2012

what freelander have you as the later td4 ones have 5/30

Singvogel · Dec 11, 2012

Fully synthetic 5W 30.

10W 40 is too thick - especially in the winter.

SV

digby · Dec 11, 2012

I use WOLF fully synthetic in our BMW's

Meets BMW LL-04 spec so should be top notch stuff and is not so expensive

DD3 · Dec 11, 2012

sparkysbandit said:
iv only been used to buying fully synthetic for the last few years for my vectra....
but now i own a freelander....what is the preferred 10/w40 oil

mineral ?
semi/syn ?
fuly/syn

is there any other grades that can be used that may be better for the engine?

Mine has for some time (years) had a leaky crank seal, so my oil changes are continuous - its not so bad that its causing problems for other folks but it does need topping up every month or so. I just use any semi syn I can see but mostly Halfords in a greeny blue plastic bottle.

teddywood1 · Dec 11, 2012

Singvogel said:
Fully synthetic 5W 30.

10W 40 is too thick - especially in the winter.

SV

yes i for got, fully synthetic

Nodge68 · Dec 11, 2012

I use Carlube 5w40 full synthetic in my KV6 powered cars. But it's fine in all petrol Freelanders. I get it from The Range at £22 for 5 liters which is less than I can get a similar oil with my motor factor trade discount!!

DD3 · Dec 11, 2012

Nodge68 said:
I use Carlube 5w40 full synthetic in my KV6 powered cars. But it's fine in all petrol Freelanders. I get it from The Range at £22 for 5 liters which is less than I can get a similar oil with my motor factor trade discount!!

Should the 1.8 have fully sympathetic? - too expensive for me! with leak!

DD3 · Dec 11, 2012

DD3 said:
Should the 1.8 have fully sympathetic? - too expensive for me! with leak!

When the clutch gives out, I'll fix the oil seal.

Nodge68 · Dec 11, 2012

DD3 said:
Should the 1.8 have fully sympathetic? - too expensive for me! with leak!

Semi synthetic is ok

longdog · Dec 11, 2012

Nodge68 said:
Semi synthetic is ok

Wot he sed ^^^
Basic M47 as fitted to FL does not have a DP filter or extended service intervals, in fact most diy owners reduce it to 6 month/6000 miles.
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/pdfs/BMW-Oil-Specs-and-Recs.pdf

sparkysbandit · Dec 11, 2012

cheers for the info

forgot to mention its a 52 plate 1.8 sport

the local landrover dealer recommends 10w/40 semi syn

Hippo · Dec 13, 2012

DD3 said:
Mine has for some time (years) had a leaky crank seal, so my oil changes are continuous...

I have the same main dealer fit option, but mine needs topped up every 3 months.

DD3 · Dec 13, 2012

Hippo said:
I have the same main dealer fit option, but mine needs topped up every 3 months.

Gets worse, unfortunately but not worth pulling the gearbox/flywheel off for on its own - wait till clutch needs attention.

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