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One thing I forgot to mention was the previous owner (6yrs) always used Mobil 1 full synthetic. Since I've owned it my LR mechanic likes using a mineral based (20w-50) oil. He stated the obvious that there a old tech engine and liked using a mineral oil rather than a fast flowing full synthetic better suited to more modern engines.
As Justin stated a easy city life of idling around with A/c on, probably hasn't done it any good.
Craig
Therein lies the problem...:(Quote:
Originally Posted by CraigH
jc
Well after arriving home I checked the mileage of the last oil change and I was very happy to find I was mistaken.
Looks like I'm using 1 lt every 5000km.
I must be enjoying driving my disco more km than I realise. :)
Craig
Mine used to use about 1L per 5000. Then my mechanic told me not to use the 5W/50 the handbook says as that's for UK conditions. Started using 15W and now use about half a litre at most, prob slightly less. Much less oil on the driveway now too! It used to almost run out of it!
Currently in Kiama NSW having driven from Bris. via Melbourne. Changed to 20-50 Valvoline just before I left Bris. Have completed 3100km of sustained hwy effort (was 41 deg C on on the hwy last sunday, air intake at 56 deg C :eek:). Checked this morning...took 500ml to top up.