Thread: Oils ain't oils

I am not of much help but I have found contradictory advice on oils. One land rover servicing shop has advised me to use 0W-40W synthetic oil whereas another says to use 5W-30W Magnetec (the D4 manual indicates 5W-30W meeting WSS M2C934 B or ACEA:C2) .

May be others can shed some light?

Best Regards
Charlie

From the castrol website on the workshop lube guide
CRANKCASE
CASTROL EDGE PROFESSIONAL OE-X 5W-30
Developed exclusively for Professional Workshops - Advanced synthetic high performance oil. It combines outstanding low temperature fluidity and high load protection. Developed with "Clean Performance Technology" which prolongs the life of today’s complex emission systems that help reduce harmful emissions to the environment. To work optimally with particulate filters and prevent premature filter blocking associated with conventional oils, Castrol EDGE Professional OE-X 5W-30 is based on new lower SAPS technology (lower in Sulphated Ash, Phosphorus and Sulphur) and also helps sustain power throughout the life of the vehicle.
or CASTROL MAGNATEC PROFESSIONAL 5W-40
Developed exclusively for Professional Workshops - Suitable for the majority of modern petrol and diesel passenger car, 4-wheel drives and light commercial vehicles. It is suitable for both turbocharged and naturally aspirated petrol and diesel engines. Note - Castrol Magnatec Professional 5w-40 is NOT recommended for engines with Diesel Particulate Filters, DPF.
or CASTROL SLX PROFESSIONAL OE
Developed exclusively for Professional Workshops - Limited stocks available - refer to Castrol Customer Service on 1300 554 890


Now I'm even more confused as it seems that castrol make a range of "professional " oils that aren't available retail.

Regards,
Tote

But if you look at the Castrol site,you will notice there are two spec oils for D3 tdv6,depending what yr it is,something to do with DPF,and also D4 2.7 also uses a different spec oil than D3 2.7.

The LR manual that came with my D4,gives one spec oil for diesels 5w-30,spec WSS-M2C934-B what ever that is?So is this for both 3l & 2.7?

Confusing alright.............

Tote

On digging deeper into the Castrol website I also have found reference to the range of professional labeled oils which as you state do not seem to be easily available. In particular the Magnatec group.

My inquiry with the dealer and his reference to the oil they used was Castrol Magnatec 5w-30 as I wrote it down. Not 5w-40 so like you I am also more confused as to which oil to use.

Are we looking at a cheaper with a large margin do it your self line of oil for the chain auto store branches and bulk supply for the industry or what is happening here?

Howard