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MULDERKE

MULDERKE

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Hi all.

I know it's all bin done before, but at Hafords today it reccomends for best protction 5w/40's fully synth.

I'm sure i read on this site that 5w/30's was your best bet:confused:

The LR hand book is even more confusing.

So, for an upto date take on the situ with oil i thought i would ask the exprerts.. you lot ;)

Also while i'm on the subject.. can you get the three 'o' rings for the oil filter. As no oil filter iv'e looked at seems to have them.

I have done a search, but want upto date info, cheers

03 TD4 76,000 mls

Thanks all.
 
Hi Mulderke,

Yes, we need an up to date approach on most things as advancements / improvements are introduced all the time.

Lots of service components have changed since the Freelander was first introduced. I use fully synthetic lubricants for everything - except of course the auto-g/box.

Ideally we should choose an oil to suit the operating conditions. That's why the LR manual gives several alternatives.

In winter I'm using 5W-30 and in summer 10W-40 but I'm changing oil every 6 months irrespective of mileage. At the same time as the clocks go forward / back and I change my summer tyres to winter tyres.

It's only in extremes of climate that the oil viscosity in a 'family car' becomes really important - Norway in the winter would warrant 0W-30 and thrashing down to the south of Italy or Greece in the height of summer might well call for 10W-40 or even 20W-40.

In the UK, for general use you could use either of the specifications you quoted in your post - 5W-30 or 5W-40

Just like tyres there is no 'one size fits all.

Sorry to go on a bit - but you did ask. :rolleyes:

Singvogel. :cool:
 
Singvogel said:
Hi Mulderke,

Yes, we need an up to date approach on most things as advancements / improvements are introduced all the time.

Lots of service components have changed since the Freelander was first introduced. I use fully synthetic lubricants for everything - except of course the auto-g/box.

Ideally we should choose an oil to suit the operating conditions. That's why the LR manual gives several alternatives.

In winter I'm using 5W-30 and in summer 10W-40 but I'm changing oil every 6 months irrespective of mileage. At the same time as the clocks go forward / back and I change my summer tyres to winter tyres.




It's only in extremes of climate that the oil viscosity in a 'family car' becomes really important - Norway in the winter would warrant 0W-30 and thrashing down to the south of Italy or Greece in the height of summer might well call for 10W-40 or even 20W-40.

In the UK, for general use you could use either of the specifications you quoted in your post - 5W-30 or 5W-40

Just like tyres there is no 'one size fits all.

Sorry to go on a bit - but you did ask. :rolleyes:

Singvogel. :cool:
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'Sorry to go on a bit'

Not at all! just the reply i was looking for. As i'm going to spend a lot of this summer touring France i'm going to opt for the 5w/40 fully synth.

What do you think?

Cheers
 
It is confusing, I agree. I used to used 10w40 part synthetic, as per the book, but reading up a bit led me to believe that 5w30 fully synthetic was now the one to use in the UK. Anyway, a few weeks ago Halfrauds were selling all Magnatec at £17 per 4 litres, so I nabbed a couple of the 5w30 ones of the the right spec (bizzarely, the Vauxhall spec) and I did my annual oil change today. I was quite surprised at how thin the oil seemed when it went it, but it's a decent oil and seems to be the one now specified for the vehicle. Well, that's what my research led me to believe.

Anyway, it's driving fine; seems quiet and, well, normal! Watch this space.

Regarding oil filter O rings, the only one I've ever had that had the three of the correct size was a Genuine Parts one. All patent ones either have just the big one or all three, but ONLY the big one fits! The Britpart one I used today (yes, I know, I know...) fell into the latter category: three O rings present, but the two smaller ones were wrong so have gone in the plumbing spares box (again) :)
 
MULDERKE said:
'Sorry to go on a bit'

Not at all! just the reply i was looking for. As i'm going to spend a lot of this summer touring France i'm going to opt for the 5w/40 fully synth.

What do you think?

Cheers
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Hi,

5w-40 will be fine - remember to put a plastic bag and an old rag over the alternator before you change the filter.

Also I think Mahle filters (which are now the OE fit of BMW) come with all the rubber 'O' rings you need.

Enjoy the South of France. :cool:

S.
 
5w-30 fully synth was the latest spec advised by land rover.

when i did the first oil change n mine the garage i bought it from had used 10-40 and it was like treacle whem it came out and it had only done 5000 miles!! the difference in engine note was really noticeable when changed...
 
i use the 10 40 semi sythetic and it seems to be ok I change mine round about 8000 miles I have never had a oil filter with all 3 rings either main dealer or another make I always replace all filters mine has don 171000 and still sings
 
Kwik Fit - Mobil 3000 full synth and filter inc doing the job - belly pan off etc - £34 !
It's a bargain given there is 6 lts of oil in a TD4
 
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