Thread: Nulon engine oil

Originally Posted by sumo

Hi, Have recently changed from using 15/40 castrol oil to nulon 15/40, The reason being i was sure the 300 was sounding a tad rattly after about 4000ks of running from when oil was changed. Nulon claims their oil is 20% less friction free than other quality oils. I was a bit dubious but thought what the hell, cant hurt for one change, Well as it turns out after 2000ks, the motor has never run as quiet, or has performed as well since i've had it Thought i was imagining things, although i new it was pulling heaps better with the van on ,it was when the cook said one afternoon when i got home, "You know that truck sounds a lot quieter in the mornings now" , So if my Missus notices that!! then somethings going on.

Cheers Sumo

Hey Sumo
I have been using it since it first came out a couple of years ago in the Jackaroo and The wifes 300tdi Disco. Since I have been using it the motors run quieter and I seem to have better oil pressure across the range. If anyone needs filters for their Landies, Call Neil @ Sydney Filter Service (he is on the net) great prices,most are genuine part no. and great service. No I'm not related but I always pass the info on if the service impresses me.

I have used Nulon oils alot in both the Rangie and Subaru after my Prefered Castrol product became very expensive.
I have been happy with the performance of both the synthetic and mineral oils.
Ian

I have been using the Nulon "10W/40" in my D1V8.
Now on 2nd oil change over 15K Klms.
I too have notice a improvement in Power and Response. (Not a massive amount but noticeable never the less)
Last few tanks of fuel have been good for an extra 20+ klms on average.
A little valve train noise is now only noticeable when cold. No more rattle whilst under load (motor is approaching 200K)
It is not the cheapest oil but appears to be value for money to me.

Just my 2 cents worth

Thommo
D1V8ESMan

Originally Posted by Thommo

I have been using the Nulon "10W/40" in my D1V8.
Now on 2nd oil change over 15K Klms.
I too have notice a improvement in Power and Response. (Not a massive amount but noticeable never the less)
Last few tanks of fuel have been good for an extra 20+ klms on average.
A little valve train noise is now only noticeable when cold. No more rattle whilst under load (motor is approaching 200K)
It is not the cheapest oil but appears to be value for money to me.

Just my 2 cents worth

Thommo
D1V8ESMan

Thommo, Thats interesting as my SYMBO has a 4.7l V8 Toyo LC, and its been to the docs for a major heart fix, and the mechs have20/W 50 valvoline in it till it beds in. I have noticed a slight difference in the valve train noise when cold on start up since the cold weather started comming in, Just wondering wether to go to a 10w or /15w/ 40 or 50??

Cheers Sumo

Just got back from supper cheap with 10L of nulon 5w-30 synthetic for oil change on my def dt5, after reading thread.
I have been changing oil every 5k and costing me $500.00. My mechanic is good checks every thick out when its up in the air, but will let him do it every 10k and I will do the others.
Savings

oil 7lts $84.00
filters from rovercraft $ 64.53
engine flush $ 12.00

total $160.00

Dad's just started using the Nulon range too.

Seems to be holding out quite well.

never been a fan of castrol oils.......always had trouble with the jags losing oil pressure.....
and got turned off.....

they admit to their quality on their packaging.......
it writes......castrol oils aint oils..........


ive been using penrite without any problems.......

Originally Posted by GRIFF

Just got back from supper cheap with 10L of nulon 5w-30 synthetic for oil change on my def dt5, after reading thread.
I have been changing oil every 5k and costing me $500.00. My mechanic is good checks every thick out when its up in the air, but will let him do it every 10k and I will do the others.
Savings

oil 7lts $84.00
filters from rovercraft $ 64.53
engine flush $ 12.00

total $160.00

if yours is a Td5......i think you will need around 8.5litres with the filter......


is this oil a diesel oil.......?

im interested to try something different myself.......just out of curiosity
to see if i can see hear or feel a difference.......

theres not too much choice in european spec 5 grade diesel oil in oz......
not that i can easily find on a shop shelf anyways.......