Thread: Worst Diesel Engine on the Planet?

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Off topic, but.. That was a hugely entertaining video, thanks p38. I don't have a TDV6, but their delivery was riveting and fun. Also, I have never liked Castrol - in my mind it always evaporates quicker than other oils. Not my trusty old 3.9 RRC which doesn't consume oil, but in my 2011 Audi A4 1.8t - I went from spec 0-30 Castrol to 5-30, now 10-40 Penrite and it uses so much less oil per 1000km. Yes I know the B8 engine is flawed, but every bit helps. Was interesting to hear the specs for the oil types which I never usually pay attention to.

Originally Posted by p38arover

For you TDV6 owners:

That explanation of the oil supply to the big ends is a real eye opener.

5w dumbass oil... what a classic line.

Bulletman

Originally Posted by Bulletman

5w dumbass oil... what a classic line.

Bulletman

Who says the Germans don't have a sense of humour?

Originally Posted by Tins

That explanation of the oil supply to the big ends is a real eye opener.

Not entirely uncommon though, and purely his hypothesis. in bearing design you have the bearing surface and opposed to it what is referred to as the reservoir. As long as that remains there is no issue.

Oil pressure and volume are more important. So about the only real thing to take away from his rant is - change your oil pump when you do belts (or if your pressures are low)

Belts intervals are what, every 100k? If you can pick up a low K D3/4 with zealous oil changes (and close to or below 100k) and then treat it the same way and do the oil pump replacement then and then with belts it might be a keeper. Cheers

Originally Posted by Tombie

Not entirely uncommon though, and purely his hypothesis. in bearing design you have the bearing surface and opposed to it what is referred to as the reservoir. As long as that remains there is no issue.

Oil pressure and volume are more important. So about the only real thing to take away from his rant is - change your oil pump when you do belts (or if your pressures are low)

volume creates pressure... as i am sure you are probably aware

these motors are pretty rock solid in ford territories and the major difference appears to be the flywheel weight and thickness. not the mention the territory has belt changes at 10 years or 165000 for the timing belt and 245000 for the fuel pump belt.

when doing belts it appears your best doing oil pump, water pump as well as the belts

penrite recommend 5w-40 after the vehicle is out of warranty, which is what peugot and the other european partners recommended for use in temps above 30deg Celsius back in the day.

and thats what i am using in mine