Thread: Best Oil For Td5

Originally Posted by gruntfuttock

I was advised by "certain people" to "change the oil every 5000kms", and penrite being cheaper is a good option.

That is not to say it is not a good oil. I just like using a full synthetic oils. Habit I suppose I have just found that synthetic oils are generally better. But each to his own.

A quality mineral oil will perform better than a lower base stock synthetic.

I own a vehicle where the manufacturer specifically states do not use synthetics!

Think of it this way...

Would you rather a hot woman with silicone enhancements or "inflatable Agnes"

However, to each their own...

Early changes are often just a waste of rare minerals for no longevity benefit. And a legacy of old men in old vehicles...

Not sure what oil you're referring to either...

Nulon is $56 for 5 litres
Penrite is $53 for 5 litres

Both are good quality oils...

Those prices sure are not what I pay.

and as for mineral vs synthetic, like I said I have always found it that the minerals will be inferior to synthetic. At least that is what I have found from personal experience.

The td5 with one of the best filtration systems using the two filters is good for 20,000km, 5,000km changes is nisota running dinosaur engines.
I have been doing mine every 10,000km using penrite 10w-40, no major engine dramas for the last 125,000km. usually pay about $90 for 10ltrs but often get on special.
Check repco, they have oil sales on, there is a castrol 10w-40 in 10ltrs for $80.

preferable to change oil for a turbo engine more often than a non turbo engine.