Thread: 2.4 Tdci Puma with 231,000kms - started using Engine oil (1ltr/4>5k kms approx.)

Originally Posted by DazzaTD5

just to add...

*common that injector copper seals need doing if you have signs of excessive blowby.
*both the 2.4 / 2.2 can have that blue smoke on idle especially if they have had a life on a 5w30/40, changing over to a 10w40 will cure this. I have plenty of customers I run 10w40 in and they are at 300 - 400K.
*turbo failures on a 2.4 do happen just like the previous model Defender TD5, its just not common.

Any reason for using 10W40? If ever, what specs for the oil should we be looking out for?

I've heard of people using 5W40 but this is the first time I hear the recommendation for 10W40.

Not dissing you, just really want to know.

Thanks!

Originally Posted by DazzaTD5

just to add...

*common that injector copper seals need doing if you have signs of excessive blowby.
*both the 2.4 / 2.2 can have that blue smoke on idle especially if they have had a life on a 5w30/40, changing over to a 10w40 will cure this. I have plenty of customers I run 10w40 in and they are at 300 - 400K.
*turbo failures on a 2.4 do happen just like the previous model Defender TD5, its just not common.

As above and will likely reduce the oil consumption.