Jamie41.
Member Since: 25 Mar 2018
Location: Newcastle
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Hi all
Nice and easy (you would think)
What oil is better or are they both much the same
Shell Helix hx7 5w 30
Or
Castrol magnatec A5 5w 30
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 12th Jul 2019 8:30 pm |
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kajtzu
Member Since: 11 Aug 2017
Location: Helsinki
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JLR recommends Castrol but of course it’s not out of the goodness of their hearts - it’s a commercial relationship between two companies after all.
If you like Shell, Helix Ultra Professional AF is what I use although my D3’s engine is a petrol one. Probably smart to check with Shell’s selector whether it is suitable for your diesel one.. It is fully synthetic, too. Whether it really makes any difference, I have absolutely no idea so take that recommendation with a grain of salt 
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| 12th Jul 2019 8:53 pm |
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Jamie41.
Member Since: 25 Mar 2018
Location: Newcastle
Posts: 33
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Thanks buddy
Think I'm going to stick with shell as it's the oil my mechanic uses
I was just looking at the Castrol as it was on offer but I don't want to mess around
Trying to save a few £ and end up screwing my engine
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| 12th Jul 2019 9:12 pm |
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kajtzu
Member Since: 11 Aug 2017
Location: Helsinki
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Plenty of people on this forum use Castrol. Plenty of people use other brands, too. You can use search to find various opinions.
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| 12th Jul 2019 9:23 pm |
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