Adelaide LRA dealer uses SLX 5W-30
$174 of it...
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Adelaide LRA dealer uses SLX 5W-30
$174 of it...
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The bill was $559.10 somewhat less than spudboy's quote of $730
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Hey guys,
just an update on current oil specs for the new MY2013 Defender, 2.2 L Puma:
New oil must be compliant with:
SAE 5W-30 & ACEA C1 & WSS-M2C-934-B (Ford)
Your options in S.A. are:
1) - Castrol Edge Professional C1 5W-30, supplied by Solitaire LR Service into your own container (or you buy 205 litre drum:p), quite an expensive option around $24 / 1 L,
2) - LiquiMoly TopTec 4500 / 5W-30, Autobarn's supplied 5 L bottle @ $100,
3) - FUCHS TITAN GT1 PRO C1 5W-30, Cavan Agricultural Agencies, $190/20 L carton of 5 x 4L bottles (you have to buy a carton)
All prices include GST.
I prefer Fuchs, excellent oil quality, very good service at Agencies, and good price.
No probs, any time.
Frank
I am a bit uneasy about upgrading to these hi tech engines (and maybe gearboxes), the costs for ordinary service items seem a little steep, and the cost of getting the oil spec wrong is frightening.:o
But the I had the same thoughts before buying the TD5
I suppose the price will drop when the current crop of engines are replaced by the next generation youbeaut 100kw/litre diesel engines in the future.:D
Good luck with those Pumas:)
Terry
Hi rover-56,
yeah it's a bit frustrating with all those Euro 4,5,...:nazilock: regs but I am sure that the future engines will come only like that. Regarding cost - if you can do it yourself, it's ok. Service is expensive - but that applies to all present day cars, :mad:.
So far my experience with that "little" Puma is really good and service seems to be very easy - UK parts are really cheap in comparison with most of the local pricing. Also, it is always possible to negotiate a bit with local guys, so a little shopping is always good.
I was lucky to obtain from good old internet the workshop manual for Puma models 2.4 L (same as 2.2 essentially - just different bore - almost 1300 pages...;)).
Regarding the new "hightech" oils - they are actually good, last very well - balance btw. life and cost is pretty comparable with more "traditional" engines and oils.
Now we are facing a sad fact that Defenders are at the end of their manufacturing life - accordingly to dealership, the orders for Oz are not taken in anymore (about 3 weeks old info) unless there are some existing leftovers. The Defender MY2015 shall come - we'll see how will it look. So far it was really :censored:ugly.
Regards
Frank
All true, I remember the D2 TD5 seemed dealer dependent at first, but now after 10 years of ownership it is like a comfortable old pair of boots.Quote:
Originally Posted by Defender13
From what I read on here the Puma driving experience makes it all worthwhile.
Terry
Hi Terry,
yes 2.2L feels very good in Defender and seems to have a very good reputation around the world. Being the most sold engine with Ford Transits says a bit as well.
It is no racer but it just goes anywhere with ease - that's exactly what I want. Btw. I use it daily for work too and it's fine - I am for sure not the slowest in the lane :D.
Frank
I'm surprised the oil is so thin. For Australian heat and conditions I would have thought it be a little heavier. Has anybody had oil pressure issues when cruising in typical Australian heat.
Hi Voltron,
the low viscosity and other specs are due to emission control and turbo unit. Other than that doesn't seem to have any issues. These oils are very stable and reliable (hence the price :mad:). I am running in heavy peak traffic daily inclusive the recent heat wave and temperature doesn't even show any difference and it's pretty quiet - well, for a Defender :D.
I still need to check in some more serious terrain though.
Frank