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  1. 4th October 2009, 09:22 PM #1
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    defender 300tdi engine oil recomended

    Hi can someone tell me what engine oil i sould run in my 97 300tdi defender thanks........Wes.
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  2. 4th October 2009, 09:45 PM #2
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    penrite HPR 15 is very popular and is what i used for the last 80000 or so...... however i have just switched over to prolube maxi fleet
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    10W40 ACEA A3/B3 grade
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    Oil

    I use Castrol Magnetec Diesel.No problems but its a bit xxxy
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    10w-40. Use a cheaper brand if doing changes at 5k km's and perhaps a better one if doing at 10k km's.
    I always change filters also.
    If motor is a bit worn perhaps a 15w-50 or similar.
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    15W40; CH-4 rated or better. I always use at least a CI-4 rated oil.
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  7. 5th October 2009, 06:54 PM #7
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    thankyou all for your time and input,i was hoping that i could use the same oil as i run in my mack truck i you bulldog oil its a high detergent 25w50 engine oil....wes.
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  8. 5th October 2009, 07:27 PM #8
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    I run castrol RX super in my Mack. Defender and every thing else
    No oil related problems ever......Mark
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