Calle
Member Since: 17 Mar 2008
Location: Copenhagen
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Hello everybody.
Is it possible to use Castrol Edge 0/30 instead of 5/30 as recommended from Land Rover. Got a TDV6 from 2005.
Best regards Calle - disguised as adult.
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 15th Jul 2009 3:06 pm |
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evo8
Member Since: 29 Jan 2008
Location: Zalesie
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In general it is not recomended to use thinner oil than the engine manufacturer specification says. 2013 D4 TDV6 S; Baltic Blue; IID Tool BT
2007 D3 TDV6 SE, Auto; club Faultmate MSV2
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| 15th Jul 2009 3:15 pm |
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Calle
Member Since: 17 Mar 2008
Location: Copenhagen
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My local LR-dealer (authorized) is using 0/30 !!!!
Why ???? Calle - disguised as adult.
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| 15th Jul 2009 3:32 pm |
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BrumLee
Member Since: 07 Mar 2008
Location: West Midlands
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My have something to do with cooler climates in your location.
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| 15th Jul 2009 4:27 pm |
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SteveNorman
Member Since: 14 Oct 2005
Location: Somerset
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Castrol suggest 0w30, Landrover do not, 5w30 is normal spec
regards
Steve
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| 15th Jul 2009 4:35 pm |
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grzesiul
Member Since: 11 May 2008
Location: UK
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yup u can ot go wrong with magnatec 5w/30 a1 m8
cheers
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| 15th Jul 2009 4:54 pm |
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zig
Member Since: 09 Sep 2005
Location: Scotland
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My LR dealer in Scotland uses Mobil 1 Supersyn 0W-40W which is a fully synthetic ACEA A3/B3/B4 oil
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| 15th Jul 2009 9:20 pm |
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Calle
Member Since: 17 Mar 2008
Location: Copenhagen
Posts: 68
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0K!!
What is the dif. between 0/30 and 5/30.
Let me hear - for and against ?
Best regards Calle - disguised as adult.
Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE
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| 15th Jul 2009 9:40 pm |
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SJR
Member Since: 09 Aug 2006
Location: East Manchester
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This is quite useful to understand the markings better 
http://www.torquecars.com/articles/engine-oil.php I believe that every human has a finite number of heart-beats. I don't intend to waste any of mine running around doing exercises.
Buzz Aldrin (1930 -
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| 15th Jul 2009 9:47 pm |
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Calle
Member Since: 17 Mar 2008
Location: Copenhagen
Posts: 68
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Very good article !
I understand, that the second number is the important number. It tells how thick the oil is. But why not using an oil with the lowest "first-number", as long as the second number just is correct.  Calle - disguised as adult.
Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE
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| 16th Jul 2009 8:59 am |
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evo8
Member Since: 29 Jan 2008
Location: Zalesie
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In general - I do not trust dealers (even the authorised ones)  If they sell Castrol they will put castrol everywhere even if castrol doesnot have a proper specification for a particular application - had my own experience (not LR related).
Engine specs says:
Engine oil, SAE 5W-30 - Use 5W/30 oil to specification FORD WSS-M2C-913B meeting ACEA B1/B3 2013 D4 TDV6 S; Baltic Blue; IID Tool BT
2007 D3 TDV6 SE, Auto; club Faultmate MSV2
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| 16th Jul 2009 9:12 am |
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Calle
Member Since: 17 Mar 2008
Location: Copenhagen
Posts: 68
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Still asking - what is the advantage of using 5/30 instead of 0/30 - please - I must know 
Best regards Calle - disguised as adult.
Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE
Ducati 750 SS
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| 16th Jul 2009 9:18 pm |
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sopjas
Member Since: 31 Dec 2008
Location: Its never Dull in Hull
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There is no advantage of using 5w over 0w
This is related to cold starting ( resistance of the oil to flow while cold ) The lower the number the better for cold starting.
I f i am correct 5w will still flows up to -20 and 0w will flow up to -40 The w stands for winter( cold starting)
Hope this helps you ?
yes it will be fine !!
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| 16th Jul 2009 10:42 pm |
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DG
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If you are in warranty then put in what the OEM specs dictate ...if you are out of warranty and you want to do your own thing ....then you can  in your engine if you like .....who cares what the specs say
Just don't moan about it afterwards  21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
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| 16th Jul 2009 10:49 pm |
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Calle
Member Since: 17 Mar 2008
Location: Copenhagen
Posts: 68
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Thanks a lot for information !
Have a nice weekend. Calle - disguised as adult.
Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE
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| 17th Jul 2009 8:50 am |
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