I think Yargo is right ... from memory a D3 needs C3 oil, but as luck would have it that's on the same deal
For D4 owners, they only seem to be offering thir own brand C1 oil ... £18 for 2 litres .
Dean
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2011 D4 XS - OBD port protection, RLD spare wheel protector, All LED interiors lights, Timed Climate enabled, iiD tool paired.
2011 D4 Landmark - Stolen from same dealer before I paid for it
2011 D4 GS - Stolen whilst at dealer ... All LED interiors lights, DRLs, Spare Wheel protector.
1996 300Tdi - Eaten by tin worms
31st Dec 2020 7:51 am
Sea Raider
Member Since: 01 Nov 2016
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Re: Castrol Magnatec 5W-30 A5 4L £17.50 Inc vat
ronald.soak wrote:
Spotted in Halfords sale. Should be less with trade card.
Might be delivered free?.
£17 with the Trade card for the C3 stuff
31st Dec 2020 7:54 am
Yargo
Member Since: 25 Dec 2020
Location: Europe
Posts: 326
I meant - does it have LR approval ?! Not all 5w30 are same. There are only handful engine oils which are approved by LR for use in 2.7d engines. And oil manufacturer saying "Recommends" or "Suitable for" does not mean its approved from LR. Don`t be fooled by brands and their marketing slang.
31st Dec 2020 8:05 am
kajtzu
Member Since: 10 Aug 2017
Location: Helsinki
Posts: 6753
The “... approved by LR/JLR” and “... recommends Castrol” stuff is the same - marketing. It’s not that Castrol isn’t a reputable oil but that it’s a commercial arrangement to mention it in every context.
The oil doesn’t contain unicorn tears, pixie dust or unobitanium to make your vehicle run better.
31st Dec 2020 8:22 am
Yargo
Member Since: 25 Dec 2020
Location: Europe
Posts: 326
OEM approval is not same as brand saying "This oil is suitable for XXX engine" or "This oil is recommended for XXX engine". This is were lot of people get caught. And yes, oil is not milk, its very scientific actually, therefore correct oil should be used to avoid crying stories here about engine problems.
It is the best way to make sure you are using correct oil for your engine, ensure its best performance and longevity.
Approvals for correct oil for2.7d:
FORD WSS M2C-913B
or
FORD WSS M2C-913C
or
FORD WSS M2C-913D
or
STJLR 03.5003
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Just because Castrol paid LR for advertising in user manuals, oil filler caps etc "Land Rover recommends Castrol", doesn`t mean Castrol is best/most suitable oil. BTW, it is most counterfeited oil on the planet. Only buy it from reputable sources.
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