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  1. 21st November 2019, 08:52 AM #1
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    Which Oil to use

    Morning all,

    This question comes as a result of a conversation that I have had with a Land Cruiser mate of mine who is also a mechanic.

    I have been putting 5W-40 full synthetic in my D2 when completing oil changes, as per the manual and recommendation from a local LR dealer.

    My mate is telling me that 5W-40 is to thin to be used in Australian conditions and I should be using either 10W or 15W-40.

    My question is what oil are other in the forum using? and am I shortening the life of an already older engine by using 5W-40 as my mate tells me I am.

    Cheers

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    Oh FFS.....

    He has no idea what he's talking about....

    I'll post a link later on what the numbers mean. Which Oil to use
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    Which Oil to use

    Hi Matt - Rick will post details showing the winter rating 5W or 10W is irrelevant once the oil is up to operating temp.

    So either 5W-40 or 10W-40 is fine.

    Be wary of using a 15W-40 in winter or very cold climates as this can be too heavy from a cold start - at least until the oil warms up.
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    According to this chart, 5W40 is good from -30C to +40C
    I use 10W40 to cover from -25C to +45C
    Does the engine oil get much hotter if the outside temps are hot? I would think that the cooling system takes care of the heat.
    I got this chart from What does 5W-30 actually mean? - Rymax Lubricants
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    Here's an article on just this subject in issue 2 of loaded4x4 (shameless plug!! Which Oil to useWhich Oil to use)

    https://www.loaded4x4.com.au/issue-003/#95

    Any more questions just ask. Which Oil to use
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    And HPR5 diesel is on special this week at SuperC**** !
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    Quote Originally Posted by knuts2au View Post
    And HPR5 diesel is on special this week at SuperC**** !
    Plus I have an unopened bottle that I don’t need anymore as I now have a D4...
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    Quote Originally Posted by rick130 View Post
    Oh FFS.....

    He has no idea what he's talking about....

    I'll post a link later on what the numbers mean. Which Oil to use
    And a mechanical really should have a better understanding of oil ratings IMHO. Its the basics of oil...
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    Quote Originally Posted by knuts2au View Post
    And HPR5 diesel is on special this week at SuperC**** !
    Suitable for a Freelander? According the SuperC&&&& Only the Semi synthetic
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