Ineos Grenadier, do you reckon it'll take off?

**JDNSW** · 1st June 2023, 06:03 AM

My understanding is that the use of very thin oils is entirely to enable the engine to reach the fuel economy (and to a lesser extent emissions, but bear in mind CO2 emissions are directly proportional to fuel used) that the engine/vehicle did in official tests. Thicker oil increases fuel consumption.

As a result, with tightening government restrictions on carbon emissions, manufacturers specify the lightest oil they can provided it does not increase warranty claims to unacceptable levels. The individual owner may well have a slightly different perspective.

**spudfan** · 1st June 2023, 07:27 AM

This is from Tom Sheppard's-Vehicle Dependent Expedition Guide. This is from my 1998 copy which features the Land Rover tdi engine. Whether this is applicable to today's engines I do not know.

**spudfan** · 1st June 2023, 08:05 AM

Had the Grenadier been around, I wonder where it would feature in this table. This also from Tom Sheppard's book.

**one_iota** · 11th June 2023, 07:32 PM

Our favorite Disco 3/4 German has a quick inspection:

The INEOS GRENADIER in Our Driveway - YouTube

**cripesamighty** · 12th June 2023, 01:13 AM

Just watched that. Like Christian, I would be a little worried about the underbody wiring to be honest!

**spudfan** · 20th June 2023, 06:46 AM

Got this today
At the core of the Grenadier’s off-road performance is its tough ladder frame chassis. It’s rigid, strong and, if configured in ‘Halo Red’ or ‘Rhino Grey’, stands out.
But there’s more to our contrast chassis colours than meets the eye. They’re a statement of support for two very important causes.
Choosing ‘HALO Red’ supports our partner, The HALO Trust, who works tirelessly to clear landmines and dangerous war debris, helping families in areas of conflict rebuild their lives.
Choosing ‘Rhino Grey’ supports the work of our partner, The Rhino Orphanage, who helps to protect these endangered animals throughout South Africa
We already support the two charities with our rugged Grenadiers, essential for their operations in some of the world’s toughest environments. To ramp up our support, we’ll donate €150 every time a Grenadier is ordered with one of these contrast chassis colours.
So, whichever one you decide on, you’ll be highlighting your Grenadier’s no-nonsense chassis, and helping support life-saving work.