Thread: Have I stuffed up ? 200 Tdi oil type

Don't panic,for a new engine it's a very good choice. Pat

You will be fine with the 5w/40 oil,especially now that winter in coming.Basically it just means that the oil you have used will flow easier when cold.If you were living up north or going to do a desert trip or a lot of extended heavy 4wd work,then you might think of a higher grade of oil.But no problem with what you have used,especially if you used a BRAND name of oil.

Echoing the thoughts of LowRanger, there was thread on oil viscosity etc for the Tdi's a little while ago, and there was general agreement that 5W/40 fully synthetic (I use Havoline myself) is a good choice, especially 'down south'.

Martin, did the person that suggested you were using the 'wrong' oil say why it was wrong ?

So many people, often mechanics just don't get the viscosity ranges, it's frightening. Keep your using your current oil with confidence, whoever told you it's 'wrong' because it's a 5W-40 has displayed their lack of knowledge on the subject.

Originally Posted by rick130

Martin, did the person that suggested you were using the 'wrong' oil say why it was wrong ?

So many people, often mechanics just don't get the viscosity ranges, it's frightening. Keep your using your current oil with confidence, whoever told you it's 'wrong' because it's a 5W-40 has displayed their lack of knowledge on the subject.

I was advised by the local el cheapo carparts Autobarn warehouse guy. He checked the oil "bible" put out by the manufacturer. He was pretty certain he was the expert and knew everything. Always a bit of a worry.

My money is on the Landie experts on here.

Thanks everyone. Feeling much happier now,

Regards



Martin

Originally Posted by LowRanger

You will be fine with the 5w/40 oil,especially now that winter in coming.Basically it just means that the oil you have used will flow easier when cold.If you were living up north or going to do a desert trip or a lot of extended heavy 4wd work,then you might think of a higher grade of oil.But no problem with what you have used,especially if you used a BRAND name of oil.

Thanks Rick & Pat, using Nulon or Penrite so I'm happy the quality should be good.

I use penrite and change at around 5,000 klms, used to change as per 10,00 handbook, but noticed engine runs smoother and quieter, so I stay at around 5,000