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| OsloBlue Member Since: 14 Jul 2018 Location: Essex Posts: 822   
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All, looking to change the oil as i have a week off soon.
Looking at my general data section of my owners manual suggested oil is 5W30 or 5W40/5W50 for higher ambient temp. Standards are ACEA 1.98 & B1.98 but was informed these are now withdrawn, My google-fu is weak and i only come across old threads talking about it or unanswered questions... Could someone clarify the right oil spec for my TD5 (15P)? Also should i use synthetic or semi synthetic? I managed to find this stuff but seems pricey https://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-162118-castro...e-oil.aspx Bonus points and metaphorical cookie for someone who posts a link to the good stuff, ideally castrol/shell/texaco Thanks OB I'm on IG: https://www.instagram.com/osloblue42/ Current: TD5 '110 "Lucinda" Thread here: https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic62562.html  |
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4th Jun 2019 8:15pm |
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| OsloBlue Member Since: 14 Jul 2018 Location: Essex Posts: 822
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Definately wanted to use opie oils but using thier reg search throws up some oils with incorrect specs, having a more detailed look found this HX7 which seems to fit the bill
https://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-69317-shell-h...e-oil.aspx I'm on IG: https://www.instagram.com/osloblue42/ Current: TD5 '110 "Lucinda" Thread here: https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic62562.html |
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4th Jun 2019 8:28pm |
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| OsloBlue Member Since: 14 Jul 2018 Location: Essex Posts: 822
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Also pulling my hair out,
MTF94 is straightforward enough but i also need some 75W 90R & 90W EP I'm on IG: https://www.instagram.com/osloblue42/ Current: TD5 '110 "Lucinda" Thread here: https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic62562.html |
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4th Jun 2019 8:33pm |
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| Bluest Member Since: 23 Apr 2016 Location: Lancashire Posts: 3995 
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Message them through their website or PM on here. You’ll get a quick answer. Oil specs are a funny thing in that what the manufacturer recommends is not always the best you can get, especially as a long time has passed since the TD5 oil spec was set.
Just as an example, the Ford spec oil for early Pumas calls for a fuel economy oil that is deliberately designed to break down with age to prevent thickening with miles and a reduction in fuel economy. This is compromised from and engine protection point of view, so other oils are actually better in that regard. 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS |
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4th Jun 2019 8:36pm |
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| landy andy Member Since: 15 Feb 2009 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 5413 
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This is what I get from Opie for my Td5.
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4th Jun 2019 8:52pm |
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