Thread: TD5 WHICH ENGINE OIL????

Well the castrol site suggests magnatec 10w-40 for the Td5 a petrol oil in a diesel

Originally Posted by rangieman

Well the castrol site suggests magnatec 10w-40 for the Td5 a petrol oil in a diesel

I am not an oil expert (what was the fancy name for that again?) but I think the justification is that diesel oils are very high in detergents, and Castrol are saying that magnatec has enough of it?

plus land rover recomends castrol

Originally Posted by rangieman

Well the castrol site suggests magnatec 10w-40 for the Td5 a petrol oil in a diesel

Dealers here in RSA use Magnatec 10W40.

Originally Posted by rangieman

Well the castrol site suggests magnatec 10w-40 for the Td5 a petrol oil in a diesel

There is a diesel specific Magnatec, I use it my self, change every 10K with a filter.
Have ran Maganatec in the Falcon for the last 80K, changed every 10K without drama, runs sweet.
On gas it comes out the same colour it goes in.

Originally Posted by Gold_TD5

There is a diesel specific Magnatec, I use it my self, change every 10K with a filter.
Have ran Maganatec in the Falcon for the last 80K, changed every 10K without drama, runs sweet.
On gas it comes out the same colour it goes in.

Well the site states magnatec nothing about diesel specs at all !


LAND ROVERDefender/ Td5 Series, 2.5 Litre 5-Cyl. Turbo Diesel, Man, 4x4 (1999-2007)CrankcaseCASTROL MAGNATEC
Castrol Magnatec 10W-40 provides up to 5 times* better protection than other leading engine oils. Up to 75% of engine wear occurs in the first 15 minutes. Castrol Magnatec combines synthetic technology with intelligent melecules that cling like a magnet to critical engine parts, to create an additional layer of protection. When you turn off your engine, ordinary engine oils drain to the bottom of the engine, leaving the engine exposed to the heavy metal-on-metal wear that occurs from start-up. Castrol Magnatec molecules cling to the engine, to create a thin film of protection, dramatically reducing engine wear during the critical start-up/warm up period to ensure your engine is protected from the moment you turn the key. Meets and exceeds API SM/CF, ACEA A3/B3 requirements. *Tested against part-synthetic engine oils using the severe Sequence IVA wear test.CASTROL EDGE SPORT 5W-30
Castrol Edge Sport 5W-30 is a full synthetic SAE 5W-30, API SM/CF. ACEA A3/B3/B4 engine oil formulated for highly tuned fast fours and latest technology engines. It provides superb strength and ultimate protection even when running hard, fast or hot.Service Refill Capacity: 8.2* Litres (See Note 378)
Manual TransmissionCASTROL SYNTRANS 75W/85
A full synthetic SAE 75W/85 manual transmission fluid with superior synchroniser performance.Service Refill Capacity: 2.4 Litres (See Note 682)
DifferentialCASTROL EPX 80W/90
Multipurpose gearbox, steering gear and differential oil for passenger cars, light trucks, farm tractors and earthmoving equipment. SAE 80W/90, API GL5.Service Refill Capacity: 2.3 Litres
Power Steering (See Note 186)
4WD TransferCASTROL SYNTRAX 75W/90
Full synthetic manual transmission, transaxle and rear axle lubricant with outstanding extreme pressure, synchroniser and high temperature performance. Recommended for vehicles that combine gearbox and hypoid differentials, rear axles of light cars and secondary drive axles (front and rear) of 4WD vehicles. SAE 75W/90, API GL5.Service Refill Capacity: 2.3 Litres (See Note 185)
4WD Differential (See Note 885)
Notes*Includes Oil Filter185Semi-synthetic oil recommended, which must also meet GL5.186System may originally be filled with Land Rover PAS 14315 or ATF. Do NOT mix oil types. Use Land Rover PAS 14315 or CASTROL PS FLUID for refill after overhaul.378May also use CASTROL EDGE SPORT 0W-40.682For outside warranty period.885If oil filled, use CASTROL EPX 80W/90, 1.7 litres. If grease filled, use Land Rover Part No. STC 3435. Refer to Dealer.

CASTROL MAGNATEC | 2009 - Range
Try this link, I think you will find what I'm talking about here.

Cheers Lionel.

The information on the link says that the Magnatec Diesel is not suitable for diesel vehicles with particulate filters. Is the centrifugal filter on the TD5 one of those?

Mundy