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hot rover
5th February 2007, 12:24 PM
What oil is best in a td5 synthetic or mineral. Which brand is the best?
Captain_Rightfoot
5th February 2007, 12:40 PM
Mobil 1 Delvac seems to be the going theory on best.. but it comes at a price :(
tombraider
5th February 2007, 12:59 PM
HPR Diesel 5

Excellent Oil for the TD5
QSDT
5th February 2007, 01:03 PM
Conoco see here: http://www.conocophillips.com/index.htm or http://www.conocolubricants.com/newsroom/ConocoLubesNewsRoom.htm
JES
5th February 2007, 01:03 PM
I second Tombraider. Used to use Delvac 1, but the price.... well lets say HPR 5 is much cheaper.
5teve
5th February 2007, 01:12 PM
i was looking at the Diesel HPR diesel 5 the other day as im due an oil change.. but its semi synthetic? is this right?.. and im guessing as you have said it.. well it must be ok!

Thanks

Steve
tombraider
5th February 2007, 01:19 PM
Actually a report (link eludes me atm) shows the semi synthetics have the benefits of both mineral and synthetics properties...

I'd suggest it every time...

The TD5 almost purrs on the stuff.
5teve
5th February 2007, 01:40 PM
well i'll go with that as i can get it in the 20l Drum form im sure.. cant remember how much at the moment tho... i have a whole load of maintenance lined up.. including finally that package to yourself!

Thanks again for the info..

Steve
5teve
5th February 2007, 01:52 PM
i guess the next question should be... what is my guide price for this buying in drum form? just so i dont get ripped... :)

Thanks

Steve
Martin
5th February 2007, 01:59 PM
10 litres of Penrite HPR 5 for $64 at SuperCheap....
feral
5th February 2007, 04:41 PM
Careful Martin....

There is HPR 5 and HPR 5 Diesel.

It's up to you which oil you would use :oops2::p:p
crump
5th February 2007, 05:02 PM
and depending on where you are you may not be able to get HPR Diesel 5, 2 well known LR workshops (not dealers) up this way recomend Valvoline Durablend, $120 for 20L.
tombraider
5th February 2007, 06:19 PM
I'd get the Penrite shipped in B4 I'd put Valvogrease into my vehicle (know what I mean)
crump
5th February 2007, 06:39 PM
I'd get the Penrite shipped in B4 I'd put Valvogrease into my vehicle (know what I mean)

have you tried to get Penrite to ship it to here, lets just say not particularly helpfull (know what I mean.).:(
tombraider
5th February 2007, 08:22 PM
have you tried to get Penrite to ship it to here, lets just say not particularly helpfull (know what I mean.).:(

I'll ship it to you... I'll get you a price this week.
Slunnie
5th February 2007, 09:55 PM
Despite understanding Delvac1 is the go, I still use Mobil 1 5-50 as I can find it. I'll have to look a bit harder for the Delvac soon though.