Thread: what's your Oil

I dont know too much about the gulf oil, I have used it only as a flush oil as it is cheap.

I normally go for what is ever on special, but best value for money is penrite IMHO.

For our D4 2.7L, any brand of oil will do, as long as it meets these specs.

Where ACEA C1 is required. Key specifications ACEA C4, Ford M2C-934B (level)


Baz

Originally Posted by Yorkie

i think its for the car not personal use!.

Hmmm, oh, ok, can't really comment then.

Originally Posted by Kevin B

Autobarn are selling Gulf Western at the Moment for $7.99 for 4 litres (limit 2 per customer, just go outside and put a hat on then come back in ) thats pretty cheap if its anygood...

I was originally attracted by the low price, then thinking it can't be any good, hearing stories from spares parts salesman that wouldn't know where to put the oil anyway.
So I emailed the company and asked why their oil was so cheap and was it any good.
Next day I get a call from a bloke that has been with the company since it started, was started by a concrete mob like Readymix. Anyway most of the mining contractors use it in their heavy equipment and vehicles, never had a engine/ gearbox failure due to GW oil, they sell more oil than Penrite and Valvoline and because it is developed and manufactured in Australia by Australians GW does not have to pay license or royalties to overseas companies.
Go to their web-site and send an email and express your concerns, I'll bet they will get back to you, all of their oils meet or exceed the standards required by Land Rover, Regards Frank.

I have used Delo 400 multigrade every 5000km for 320,000km in a rebuilt 300TDI , still a strong , smooth motor .

On threads about what oil to use - I probably should refer to Rick and just say my preference is depends on whats in the pan.

For fresh coral trout or red emporer my choice is a 50/50 of light extra virgin olive oil and Western Star butter

But when it comes to up and down round and round metal vs metal

Just because you used XYZ since Jesus played for the Nazareth under elevens means jack!
What matters is strip down anaylsis or UOA.
Just cos it feels good or clatters subjectively less or the oil pressure gauge dances to the beat of Beth Orton means very very little. Oils aint oils and there is no way to test what oils are doing by feel good phenomenon.

What do your bearings look like? Stop typing, go yank the sump and take some photos

Steve

Originally Posted by roverrescue

On threads about what oil to use - I probably should refer to Rick and just say my preference is depends on whats in the pan.

For fresh coral trout or red emporer my choice is a 50/50 of light extra virgin olive oil and Western Star butter

But when it comes to up and down round and round metal vs metal

Just because you used XYZ since Jesus played for the Nazareth under elevens means jack!
What matters is strip down anaylsis or UOA.
Just cos it feels good or clatters subjectively less or the oil pressure gauge dances to the beat of Beth Orton means very very little. Oils aint oils and there is no way to test what oils are doing by feel good phenomenon.

What do your bearings look like? Stop typing, go yank the sump and take some photos

Steve

Good point Steve, colorful but good point...