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johnnyd



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Oil Recommend
Is there a recommended top up oil for the TD5, i have no idea whats in the engine currently ;(

JD 2008 TDCi 2.4 XS CSW
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K9F



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Try Opie......

http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic1061.html?highlight=td5+oil

First post..... Thumbs Up

oilman wrote:
Hi all,

We have been invited by the club to offer any help and advise we can on oil etc.
If you have any questions on the oily stuff please post them here and we will do our best to help.
If you would like a recommendation for your vehicle please add the following info.

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Hope fully we can be of some service here

Cheers

Guy
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 If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!

Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!!
Post #241717 7th Jun 2013 2:36pm
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johnnyd



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Done

...Thanks Smile 2008 TDCi 2.4 XS CSW
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Lou Sparts



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Assuming you mean the engine oil,i always put 5w30 fully synthetic in mine i use Quantum oils which is VWs, own brand (castrol in a different container).Never had any problems using this. 2005 Td5 90 XS

Steve
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johnnyd



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I do mean engine oil Wink

I have about 3 litres of this spare........

Would it be OK for topup ?

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-68977-shell-he...e-oil.aspx 2008 TDCi 2.4 XS CSW
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Lou Sparts



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10w40 will be fine in our temperate climate.I think this is what the hand book actually recommends. 2005 Td5 90 XS

Steve
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johnnyd



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Which of these is best for TD5, both are on offer ATM

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/...yId_165581

or http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/...yId_165581

I think i have 5/30 in ATM, it would be for topup

JD 2008 TDCi 2.4 XS CSW
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johnszs



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Both are listed in the handbook

I have just put 10w-40 in mine Thumbs Up but in the past ive used 5w-30 2004 TD5 Defender 90 xs station wagon
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johnszs



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johnnyd wrote:
Which of these is best for TD5, both are on offer ATM

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/...yId_165581

or http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/...yId_165581

I think i have 5/30 in ATM, it would be for topup

JD


I would use the ford spec one as it is spec'd for current models

you could always check your last invoice for you service to see what oil was used 2004 TD5 Defender 90 xs station wagon
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johnnyd



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ordered Smile 2008 TDCi 2.4 XS CSW
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