Disco3 Engine Oil

**DonDownunder** · 2nd May 2016, 01:15 PM

Thanks Daz, I received a reply email back from Castrol Technical Section as follows:

Thank you for your enquiry,

- Castrol ?Magnatec 5w30 A5? (Item Code 3383405) meets Ford WSS M2C 913B and is recommended for your 2008 Discovery 3 2.7L without DPF.
- Castrol ?Edge 5w30? does not meet the above requirement and is not recommended for your vehicle with or without a DPF.

So until new motor out of Warranty I will use the Castrol. Cheers Don

Originally Posted by DazzaTD5

Its actually one of the reasons why I stopped using Castrol (BP), as they didnt really seem to bothered if they sold you oil or not. I used to have to order in Castrol Professional from the local BP distributor.

Hence my move to Penrite, IMHO Penrite is not only a better product but their sales and support is second to none.

Basically the specs are....
Ford spec Land Rover use for NON DPF equipped is M2C-913B
Ford spec Land Rover use for DPF equipped is M2C-934B

Keep in my though, lets be realistic, there really is no way I can say (or anyone can) that one brand is better than another. So look at available product information and specs.

In saying that though, the two main oils I use in customers vehicles, both new in warranty and out (DPF, non DPF), all seem to run better long term with what I'm using/doing.

Regards
Daz

**vbrab** · 2nd May 2016, 03:03 PM

Have managed 350k in my D3 2.7, doesn't burn oil between 10k services, runs like a swiss watch, all on Castrol (BP) Edge 5-30.
So what oil should I be using, if that doesn't meet Ford specs?
WHAT'S DFP?? I figure don't have it.

IMHO Penrite 3-30?

**winaje** · 2nd May 2016, 03:12 PM

Originally Posted by vbrab

Have managed 350k in my D3 2.7, doesn't burn oil between 10k services, runs like a swiss watch, all on Castrol (BP) Edge 5-30.
So what oil should I be using, if that doesn't meet Ford specs?
WHAT'S DFP?? I figure don't have it.

IMHO Penrite 3-30?

DPF? Diesel Particulate Filter. Your (and no D3 in Aus) vehicle does not have one.

**winaje** · 2nd May 2016, 03:25 PM

Originally Posted by DazzaTD5

Its actually one of the reasons why I stopped using Castrol (BP), as they didnt really seem to bothered if they sold you oil or not. I used to have to order in Castrol Professional from the local BP distributor.

Hence my move to Penrite, IMHO Penrite is not only a better product but their sales and support is second to none.

Basically the specs are....
Ford spec Land Rover use for NON DPF equipped is M2C-913B
Ford spec Land Rover use for DPF equipped is M2C-934B

Keep in my though, lets be realistic, there really is no way I can say (or anyone can) that one brand is better than another. So look at available product information and specs.

In saying that though, the two main oils I use in customers vehicles, both new in warranty and out (DPF, non DPF), all seem to run better long term with what I'm using/doing.

Regards
Daz

Daz, which actual oil do you use? Google shows that the https://www.penriteoil.com.au/produc...d_products=750 Penrite Vantage Full Synthetic 5w-30 meets the spec....

**Tinman** · 3rd May 2016, 08:57 AM

Brought my drum of Castrol magnatec professional A5 from Campbelltown Repco with not a problem only 3 months ago

**DazzaTD5** · 8th May 2016, 04:12 PM

Originally Posted by winaje

Daz, which actual oil do you use? Google shows that the https://www.penriteoil.com.au/produc...d_products=750 Penrite Vantage Full Synthetic 5w-30 meets the spec....

Ford spec Land Rover use for NON DPF equipped is M2C-913B
Ford spec Land Rover use for DPF equipped is M2C-934B

I use....
Penrite HPR DIESEL 5 5W-40 Semi Synthetic on:
NON DPF equipped diesel, Ford spec M2C-913B
HPR DIESEL 5 5W-40 (Semi Syn.)
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New DPF Equipped Land Rovers.
Penrite ENVIRO+ C4 5W-30 Full Synthetic
DPF equipped, Ford spec M2C-934B
ENVIRO+ C4 5W-30 (Full Synthetic)

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New DPF euipped Jeep.
Penrite ENVIRO+ 5W-30 Full Synthetic
ENVIRO+ 5W-30 (Full Synthetic)
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I use other spec engine oils, but typically buy them in 20lts as needed.

Regards
Daz

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