Thread: My 2013 D4 oil

I did all the right running in, used no oil at 2000km. Did a trip to the snow in Vic, put in Alpine Diesel as recommended. Checked oil at 3500km, 2 graduations below full.

Rang Road Assist technical as I'm in a country town nearly 1000km from home, the guy said add 250ml at a time then re-check, and I HAD TO add it...I said where do I get the right stuff? He told me Repco or Supercheap...nup, not EXACT spec, but better Valvolin or Nulon apparently.

Anyway added 250ml and it's at full again. I haven't been rough on the engine and I doubt the Alpine temp around -3C for only 40kms in and 40kms out would cause it to burn oil? It didn't like the cold start, but at least it DID start...

THE TECH GUY SAID TAKE IT TO HE DEALER MONDAY AS HE HAS NEVER HEARD OF ONE USING OIL AT SUCH LOW KMS AND IT SHOULDNT HAPPEN.

Here we go...

Originally Posted by Greatsouthernland

THE TECH GUY SAID TAKE IT TO HE DEALER MONDAY AS HE HAS NEVER HEARD OF ONE USING OIL AT SUCH LOW KMS AND IT SHOULDNT HAPPEN.

Here we go...

The "tech guy" doesn't understand the block... it is made with compacted graphite iron - and it is very common for them to absorb some oil during the run-in period.

It really amuses me that "mechanics" are lately called "technicians"... imho, a hidden agenda to allow higher labour rates.

The vehicle WILL use a small amount of oil in its initial 10K km's.
It also varies greatly depending on use.
Dont Panic its normal.
Its called Running In.

Cheers

Originally Posted by jonesy63

The "tech guy" doesn't understand the block... it is made with compacted graphite iron - and it is very common for them to absorb some oil during the run-in period.

It really amuses me that "mechanics" are lately called "technicians"... imho, a hidden agenda to allow higher labour rates.

Hi Jonesy, I used the title 'tech' only because when calling "1800 Landrover", option 3 is for technical advice. Everything I posted was what the genteelman from option 3 told me today. Apologies if that wasn't terribly clear I didn't ask if he was a mechanic.

Originally Posted by sniegy

The vehicle WILL use a small amount of oil in its initial 10K km's.
It also varies greatly depending on use.
Dont Panic its normal.
Its called Running In.

Cheers

Thanks sniegy. I'm thinking this is the 'Dads Army' type of don't panic

Beats me why they don't have an educated response to my query, and why this tech/mechanic/phone-attendant hasn't heard of it happening and insists I take it to the dealer. He actually said "this is why there is a warranty, to sort these types of problems out".

Originally Posted by phl

I think you can also check on TOPIx for the exact specification for your vehicle.

Attached is the Topix spec

If its non DPF dont use anything that does not have this spec 5W/30 – WSS–M2C913–B or C


I have been using Total Quartz 5W-30 9000 future for TD6 2.7 with the same oil spec. Fraction of the cost of the Castrol with that spec