MULDERKE · May 12, 2012

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

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.

Singvogel · May 13, 2012

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.

Singvogel.

MULDERKE · May 13, 2012

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.

Singvogel.

'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

Creeeg · May 13, 2012

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)

Singvogel · May 13, 2012

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

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.

S.

markyzs180 · May 13, 2012

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...

markyzs180 · May 13, 2012

Creeeg said:
......of the 5w30 ones of the the right spec (bizzarely, the Vauxhall spec) ......

creeg... i noticed that when i was checking it out and i picked up 25 ltrs of gm dexos 2 for 70 quid delivered from a vauxhall dealer on ebay!!! bargain!!!

Creeeg · May 13, 2012

markyzs180 said:
creeg... i noticed that when i was checking it out and i picked up 25 ltrs of gm dexos 2 for 70 quid delivered from a vauxhall dealer on ebay!!! bargain!!!

Blimey, that is good value! Should keep you going for a while too

teddywood1 · May 14, 2012

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

angeloc · May 15, 2012

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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