Thread: Oils is oils?

i think the general advice is dont use 15w in the td5

oils is oils ?


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If you look at the Nulon site they do not recommend that oil for TD5.

They recommend 10/40 full synthetic diesel oil.

I wouldn't use it. the lowest spec I will use is 5w 40 Penrite semi synthetic which is recommended and used by many on here.
Up until now I have used Nulon 5W30 full synthetic diesel oil but bought some Penrite on special and think a slightly heavier oil would be good for my modded motor.
Regards Philip A
Have a look at the Penrite site. It specifically mentions hydraulic injector engines ie TD5

HPR DIESEL 5 5W-40 (Semi Syn.) | Penrite Oil

Originally Posted by PhilipA

Have a look at the Penrite site. It specifically mentions hydraulic injector engines ie TD5

HPR DIESEL 5 5W-40 (Semi Syn.) | Penrite Oil

Except the TD5 uses cam driven unit injectors which means it isn't as as picky about oil viscosity as it is about having a relatively high HTHS and a decent AW additive package IMO.

Thanks for those prompt replies. If I had spent a bit more time reading the ad and not rushed it as dinner was nearly ready I would have seen that it is mineral oil and I would not do that to my engine. Sticking with 10/40 FS.
Thanks for your replies people.
Pete
PS Crispy duck for Chinese New Year............would not have wanted it to get cold or disappoint the cook. Was excellent!