Best Oil For Td5

[hainsy]

was just wondering what the best oil is to use for a standard engine oil service for a td5, i have heard penrite fully synthetic is good? any suggestions?

[aptfab]

Most of the oil companies will advertise the right products for your vehicle on their websites.
It's worth a look, takes all the guess work out of what should be used and where.

[Greyfox]

The best oil is the one that does not leak out , haha.
Sorry for that :angel:

[Tombie]

Penrite Diesel 5... Many here use it...

[Eevo]

Penrite Diesel 5... Many here use it...

plus 1 to that.

[Summiitt]

I'm running caltex delo 400, with good results on a 12,000km change interval.

[Tombie]

I'm running caltex delo 400, with good results on a 12,000km change interval.

I Wouldn't be happy running that in cooler weather....

In summer it shouldn't be a problem

[gruntfuttock]

I run Nulon full synthetic and change to oils at 10,000kms. If I change to penrite and change every 5000 kms it works out to roughly the same, although not exactly

[Tombie]

I run Nulon full synthetic and change to oils at 10,000kms. If I change to penrite and change every 5000 kms it works out to roughly the same, although not exactly

Huh?!!!:D

Penrite Diesel 5 is easily good for 12-15,000km without a change.

Oil testing has confirmed this on multiple occasions.

Why would changing to Penrite have you wanting to do double the oil changes?

[Aaron]

I used Mobile Delvac 1 ESP 5W-40 on my Td5

I used to get the oil tested every service and it was never remotely close to actually needing to be dumped.

Its not cheap though. After seeing everyone using penrite and seeing enough oil testing, I changed to Penrite. I still have a 10L drum I think if anyone wants it cheap. Its no good to me now!

[gruntfuttock]

Huh?!!!:D

Penrite Diesel 5 is easily good for 12-15,000km without a change.

Oil testing has confirmed this on multiple occasions.

Why would changing to Penrite have you wanting to do double the oil changes?

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.

[Tombie]

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" :D

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...

[Tombie]

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...

[gruntfuttock]

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.

[Yorkie]

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.
:)

[Eevo]

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

[numpty]

I run Valvoline Synpower 5w 40 fully synthetic and have done since the first service. Oil and filter changes at 10000 km. Vehicle now has 165000 on it.

It is my understanding that synthetic is recommended for the Td5 by Land Rover.