Thread: Engine Oil 2.7 Diesel

To be honest I found the Enviro+ C4 cheap which is backward compatible to non-dpf cars so I’ve been using that. This however is equivalent value and great news as it’s another product option. Thanks for that.

You’re welcome - keep in mind that emissions requirements often mean lubrication is changed to comply...

Whilst backwards compatible, some additive packs are better than others

Or you can use Valvoline synpower FE 5w-30,as my indie does.

Also in smaller packs,5litre.
But 5.0l packs are a nuisance as the 2.7 takes around 5.5l,so the penrite in 6.0l packs is probably the better buy.

As others have said,ONLY use oil specified by the vehicle manufacturer,anything else is risky.

Originally Posted by Tombie

You’re welcome - keep in mind that emissions requirements often mean lubrication is changed to comply...

Whilst backwards compatible, some additive packs are better than others

And some of the mid-SAPS oils add packs are better than the loaded ZDDP based add packs too.

The problem is it's almost impossible to know...

And I probably should've been responding to the bloke you responded to Mike!

If you do a search AULRO there is a HUGE amount of info with regards to "what oil in my X model Land Rover"

A disco 3 in oz is only a euro 4, no dpf
I use on customers disco 3's Penrite HPR DIESEL 5 5W40 Semi Synthetic.
Keep in mind none of the oils people have listed so far are actually a "full synthetic" again do a search lots of info on AULRO.

Regards
Daz

Originally Posted by DazzaTD5

Keep in mind none of the oils people have listed so far are actually a "full synthetic" again do a search lots of info on AULRO.

Regards
Daz

Please explain - the mentioned Penrite is full synthetic - I use the equivalent Nulon which is full synthetic.

If you are using s semi - synthetic oil, I would rethink that decision - oils for these engines must not be experimented with or you are likely to end up with spun bearings and a broken crank.

Originally Posted by garrycol

Please explain - the mentioned Penrite is full synthetic - I use the equivalent Nulon which is full synthetic.

If you are using s semi - synthetic oil, I would rethink that decision - oils for these engines must not be experimented with or you are likely to end up with spun bearings and a broken crank.

I'm unsure if thats a question directed at me or not?
I think I might be slightly qualified enough to make a judgment call on this.
BUT if we do just go and use a brands "oil guide" you will see that of the 4 oils that Penrite recommend, the HPR DIESEL 5 5W40 Semi Synthetic is one of them.
It also meets the FORD spec.
"full synthetic" is a marketing label, a play of words, its how they crack the crude oil molecule, unless its labeled PAO or ESTER based, then its not full synthetic, there is no other mystical product engine oil is made from.
Any of the oils listed will work fine.... as for spun bearings and broken cranks, absolute rubbish, thats a failing in design manufacturing and or poor assembly.

Regards
Daz

Daz - I quoted you so was referring to you.

So what you are saying is that when Penrite and other companies advertise their oils as Full Synthentic it is false advertising and the authorities are supporting this by not taking them to task.

So if Full Synthetic oil is actually Semi Synthetic what is Semi Synthetic - full Mineral advertised as Semi Synthetic.

Based on your inside knowledge have you reported the oil companies to the ACCC etc for false advertsing?

Garry