Thread: Defender Puma 2.2 - voice your issues

Yes thanks Tombie. ...the potential problem that AndyG raises is that if his dealer uses a different oil, then any oil changes AndyG does himself, say every 10,000km between dealer 20,000km oil changes, the oils need to match.

I don't recall the oil used by dealer at my last service on my 2014 as being the signature green of the oil Tombie has identified. I'll need to check with my dealer.

The Edge C1 as opposed to Edge A5, was $210 for the service

It seems many of the spec changesmhave an environment focus, and maybe, being cynical, to discourage DIY

I use Penrite Enviro+ 5W30. Available at any good auto parts store, not cheap but not $380 a drum either. Australian company and high quality oil. I am yet to, in many years of putting various oils to the test, have a problem with this brand.
If you use the correct grade, LR cannot dictate the brand. Remember LR have a commercial arrangement with Castrol....


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Are you sure about that? I thought warranty on engine was void unless exactly the specified oil is used.

I am not a Chemical Engineer or Lawyer, but i would say as long as you use the same spec, which is more than just grade, you would be safe.

[ame]http://www.westernoil.com.au/upload/file/Information%20sheet%20-%20Low%20SAPs.pdf[/ame]

A very good read, note the unique Ford/Mazda C1 Grade, note the C grades are DPF friendly, which is probably redundant for our Cat converters.

If i was out of warranty i would probably aim for the A5 spec, i would not use the A1 spec 5W 30.

From Defender.Net, a LR Dealer

Hi All,

Firstly I would like to apologise for the delay on the response. I will be temporarily addressing concerns on this forum and should you require any assistance please do not hesitate to PM me directly.

In answer to the questions raised, for the 2015MY 2.2L Defender we recommend the use of Engine Oil that meets the SAE 5W-30 specification, as has been advised we do recommend the use of Castrol.

While Land Rover do recommend Castrol, there are a number of alternative oils that are suitable, the specification recommended is 5W/30 WSS-M2C934/B and below are a few suggestions.

Shell Helix Diesel Ultra AF-L 5W-30 Fully Synthetic Low SAPS Engine Oil (C1 equivalent)
Mobil Super 3000 Formula C1 5W-30
Castrol EDGE Professional C1 5W-30

5W/30 WSS-M2C934/B are the magic spec.

And what's SAPS
Diesel vehicles with diesel particulate filter (DPF) If you have a diesel car fitted with a DPF you must use one of the latest 'low SAPS' (Sulphated Ash, Phosphorous, Sulphur) oils. Using 'normal' oil instead of low SAPS can result in blocking of the DPF.

And finally a bit more detail

http://www.oilspecifications.org/acea.php

Originally Posted by Turtle130

I use Penrite Enviro+ 5W30. Available at any good auto parts store, not cheap but not $380 a drum either. Australian company and high quality oil. I am yet to, in many years of putting various oils to the test, have a problem with this brand.
If you use the correct grade, LR cannot dictate the brand. Remember LR have a commercial arrangement with Castrol....


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That what I used,$90 for 10ltres. Pat

Originally Posted by PAT303

That what I used,$90 for 10ltres. Pat

Bugger, just paid $10 a litre and thought I got it cheap ☺

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Originally Posted by Turtle130

I use Penrite Enviro+ 5W30. Available at any good auto parts store, not cheap but not $380 a drum either. Australian company and high quality oil. I am yet to, in many years of putting various oils to the test, have a problem with this brand.
If you use the correct grade, LR cannot dictate the brand. Remember LR have a commercial arrangement with Castrol....


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I've got a bottle of this in the back of my 90 as spare.