Thread: Servicing Schedule - by time, or by km's?

Originally Posted by LGM

I am purchasing a 20L drum of Castrol Edge Proffesional C1 5w30 from my local fuel agent who has given me a price of $310.43


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Vac pumps (hand operated) are available via e-mail order ex US but I have'nt gone there yet.

LGM

Yeah that is the right oil for 3lt
I got a 20lt drum , 12mths ago for $275, from Castrol depot


You don't really need a pump, there is still a sump plug, that I think most dealers and indis use, just get a new sump plug.

Cheers Ken

Originally Posted by LGM

Best check my owners manual and hope its the right oil.

It is the correct oil for a D4 fitted with a DPF and also suitable for non-DPF vehicles. I paid $285 for a 20L drum recently.

I would be double checking on that oil for the 3.0Lt, as I was told by my dealer that it is not the right oil.

Cheers, Craig

please be aware that castrol recently changed the names of all the oils.

Castrol Edge Sport powerflow C1 5w30
is now called
Castrol Edge professional powerflow C1 5w30

I think they changed the pattern on the drum too, but its all the same.

I say recently, but its probably close to 6 months ago now...

OK, so I'm a sucker for pain and decided to do a quick comparison of my invoice with an independent from 1 year ago to the current invoice at a dealer so I can be prepared next time.

Engine Oil - $84.14 (EPLUS0W40)-> $251.94 Castrol 5W/20 Synthetic
Oil Filter (same part #) - $24.07 -> $35.40
Drain Plug (same part #) - $8.46 -> $11.43
Washer Additive - $1.27 -> $8.94 (admittedly I have no idea which brand, but I fill my own one up normally with around $2.00 worth of stuff?)
Workshop Supplies/Consumables - $7.00 -> $24.00
Waste Disposal / Environmental Waste Levy - $1.00 -> $22.00?

I think I'm going to have a quick chat with them about the engine oil price...

Originally Posted by eddomak

OK, so I'm a sucker for pain and decided to do a quick comparison of my invoice with an independent from 1 year ago to the current invoice at a dealer so I can be prepared next time.

Engine Oil - $84.14 (EPLUS0W40)-> $251.94 Castrol 5W/20 Synthetic
Oil Filter (same part #) - $24.07 -> $35.40
Drain Plug (same part #) - $8.46 -> $11.43
Washer Additive - $1.27 -> $8.94 (admittedly I have no idea which brand, but I fill my own one up normally with around $2.00 worth of stuff?)
Workshop Supplies/Consumables - $7.00 -> $24.00
Waste Disposal / Environmental Waste Levy - $1.00 -> $22.00?

I think I'm going to have a quick chat with them about the engine oil price...

the part number "EPLUS0W40" sounds like they may have used
Castrol Edge Proffessional 0w40
which is recommended on castrols lube guide for Discovery 3 2.7 TDV6
engines (which is substantially cheaper than the correct oil)
Although $251.94 is very expensive, I don't think a workshop
could sell it for $84.14 as they would be loosing money.

Originally Posted by whyatts

the part number "EPLUS0W40" sounds like they may have used
Castrol Edge Proffessional 0w40
which is recommended on castrols lube guide for Discovery 3 2.7 TDV6
engines (which is substantially cheaper than the correct oil)
Although $251.94 is very expensive, I don't think a workshop
could sell it for $84.14 as they would be loosing money.

In reading the recent thread on changing oil and oil filter, I just noticed the specification of oil of 5W30 that is recommended and the warning in the bulletin about the bearings.

Is 0W40 a better grade, and is 5W20 also acceptable?

Thanks,
Edwin