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Struggling to find the correct oils for your car? Then just ask the Oilman.

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Post #371412 13th Nov 2014 11:27am
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Buz



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United Kingdom 1987 Defender 90 200 Tdi HT Barolo Black
I can't be bothered looking through all this thread and others, so will ask you instead Wink

200tdi Disco engine, in an 87 LR90, havent a clue of the milage but bound to over the 100K.

What oil would you recommend?
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Hi

I would use a 5w-40 synthetic as the best option.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-656-5w-40.aspx

Out of those, the best ones are the Fuchs/Silkolene Pro S, Millers CFS/CFS NT, Motul 300V, Red Line and Gulf Competition. The Motul 8100 X-Cess, Millers XF Longlife, Fuchs GT1 XTL/Supersyn, Gulf Formula G/ULE, Shell Helix and Mobil Super 3000 are good, cheaper alternatives.

As a budget choice, a 10w-40 will be fine and I would either go for the Fuchs Syn MC, Shell Helix, Millers Trident/EE Nanodrive, Castrol Magnatec, Mobil Super 2000 or Motul 6100

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-657-10w-40.aspx

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Post #371428 13th Nov 2014 12:24pm
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Hi Oilman Very Happy

4.6l Rover V8 Petrol (new engine from RPI)
Stage 3 this that and the other.

My brother in law is a honcho at Fuchs, so something from their catalogue would be great!
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Hi

I would use a 5w-40, from Fuchs the best option is the Pro S, followed by the GT1 XTL and then the Supersyn.

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Hi Folks,

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If you need any oil advice then we are here to help! You can contact us here, alternatively give us a call on 01209 202944 Monday - Friday 8.30am to 5.30pm or send us an email to sales@opieoils.co.uk

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If you’re in need of oil advice and recommendations then please just ask, we are happy to help. You can ask us here or by PM, drop us an email to sales@opieoils.co.uk or just give us a call this afternoon, we are here till 5.30pm.

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Post #378060 11th Dec 2014 9:21am
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Raywin



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United Kingdom 2001 Defender 90 Td5 HT Java Black
Hi I am anther Defender owner caught in the oil maze
Make - Land Rover
Model - Defender TD5 (15P engine)
Year - 2001
Mods - re map
Use (road/track etc) - light use mostly road

I have 10150 mls on the clock now and I wonder if it would make sense to use a 5 - 40 full synth oil instead of the 5 - 30
I saw the Halfords oils on offer recently and if you look at the Safety data sheets the oils are clearly made by Comma they have a 5 - 30 Ford and a 5 - 40 ACEA A3 B4, would these be OK?
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Hi

Does it burn much oil? If it's not burning much, stick with a 5w-30. If the oil consumption has gone up, a 5w-40 or 10w-40 is a sensible option.

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Raywin



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United Kingdom 2001 Defender 90 Td5 HT Java Black
Thanks oilman it uses some oil but like most TD5s it blows some oil out of the breather, I will try out some 5w 40!and see how it goes
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martyp1970



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United Kingdom 2006 Defender 110 Td5 XS CSW Blenheim Silver
Hi guys,
I've read a few pages but cant what oil to use on a MY06 TD5, stage one modes including remap , decat, k&n, egr valve delete.
How many liters does it hold specifically.
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ha just seen above. ......
so I take it 5w30 will this be fully synthetic ?
still how many liters.
Post #404875 6th Mar 2015 12:22am
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Philippines 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Stornoway Grey
I just looked at the page, while they have the oils I need to do proper oil changes, they unfortunately do not ship to where I am right now. Bummer. Sad
Post #404879 6th Mar 2015 1:44am
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martyp1970 wrote:
Hi guys,
I've read a few pages but cant what oil to use on a MY06 TD5, stage one modes including remap , decat, k&n, egr valve delete.
How many liters does it hold specifically.
Cheers




ha just seen above. ......
so I take it 5w30 will this be fully synthetic ?
still how many liters.


Hi

A full synthetic is the best option for it, but a semi is a suitable cheaper option.

You need 6.3-7.2L.

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Post #404929 6th Mar 2015 9:36am
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HI Oilman,

Visited your website to find suitable oil and filter kit for a 2.2 puma. No information available. Can you advise please?

Nigel
Post #404957 6th Mar 2015 10:34am
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Hi

Not sure why it's not listing oils, I assume it's because there are a couple of options, depending on if it has a diesel particulate filter or not. Does yours have a DPF?

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