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  1. 9th March 2011, 11:34 AM #1
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    TD5 oil, is 15w40 ok?

    Hi,

    I need to get the D2 serviced, but can't get to Adelaide for a few weeks to get it done. During that time we are going to clock up about 1000k's.

    Should I change the oil for some Shell RimulaX 15w40 that I have on hand or just leave the current oil in it? It has already done 11000km on Castrol Formula R Synth 5w30. Not sure if 15w40 mineral oil is too heavy for the TD5, the manual states 5w30/40.

    I am planning on changing to Mobil Delvac 1 5w40 at service time.

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  2. 9th March 2011, 12:55 PM #2
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    I would leave it alone and service it properly when you get back
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    Quote Originally Posted by Psimpson7 View Post
    I would leave it alone and service it properly when you get back

    X2 this.
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    As the fella's above have said, don't sweat it and just change it when you get back.
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    leave it, a good synthetic oil easily makes the 15000Km mark





    Dont put in anything heavier than 10/40w and always use synthetic oils. Even then 10/40 is pushing the friendship if you're not up near the tropics.
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  7. 10th March 2011, 08:11 AM #7
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    Thanks guys, I thought that would be what you would say, but wanted confirmation.

    Going to use 5w40 synth when I get it serviced.

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