Thread: Oil Question Again

I've read all 11 pages of this thread, watched Shane's vid and the LR Time episode. I get the reasoning around the 5w-30 vs 5w-40 discussion and living in Melbourne with a 3L sitting around 200k that does little towing, I'll err on the side of mostly colder operation (especially with the pouring rain and cool temps outside on xmas eve, WTF?).

But regarding the ACEA classification of either of the oils, Im still confused over which SAPS level to get. I see discussion around using A5/B5, etc which I've read is meant for light duty diesels and not suitable for Discos.

The LR website says for DPF engines:

"SAE 5W-30 meeting specification WSS-M2C934-B. If unavailable, 5W-30 meeting specification ACEA C2 may be used."

So talking Castrol, the first preference is the "Castrol EDGE Professional C1 5W-30" which Sparesbox are selling for $270 - but their site says This does not fit your vehicle.. Mind you, their oil finder doesn't have ANY oils that 'fit this vehicle'?!

This Valvoline site has a description of the different ACEA grades and says:

"Since low-ash oils cannot be used interchangeably, it is essential to select the product suitable for your car’s engine type."

So, LR recommends C1 (low-saps) as preference or C2 (mid-saps) as backup?

To make things more confusing, the Supercheap oil selector recommends a range of 5W-30 oils from A5, B5, C2, C3 - but not C1.

I'm not even sure I have a question here. Just adding my rambling thoughts on the subject now that all of the presents are wrapped and my brain needs a problem to solve... and is failing to make a decision given the inputs provided

I went with the LR spec Castrol EDGE Professional C1, 5W-30

Supercheap selling the 20L drum for $209 for Boxing Day sale

Castrol EDGE Professional C1, 5W-30 20 Litre 3375617 | Supercheap Auto