faulksy
Member Since: 24 Dec 2023
Location: powys
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oil and filters came today  had a d1 ,d2 a land mark d4 for 3 days now have awsome d4 in orkney grey hse sdv6 my12
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scudetti
Member Since: 04 Aug 2014
Location: Roma
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Finally, can anyone who has used 5w40, say whether it has had any contraindications?
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| 8th May 2024 1:29 pm |
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Mastertech
Member Since: 13 Apr 2014
Location: North East
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A oil with a higher HTHS offers more protection as it provides a higher film thickness, this can only ever be a benefit.
I would never use a C1, C2, C5, B5 spec oil as these can have a HTHS as low as 2.9 pick a C3, C4 or B3, B4 oil if you want to run a 5w30 grade oil.
A 5w40 grade guarantees me a 3.6 minimum HTHS and the VW505.00 specification is ideal for any non DPF car and VW511.00 ideal for any car with a DPF.
The shell Helix ultra I have mentioned and use in my own Disco 4 has some of the most demanding manufacturer specifications.
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| 8th May 2024 3:07 pm |
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Flack
Member Since: 06 Sep 2006
Location: Preston Lancashire
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I use 5w40 in my D3, now she is older and have done for a few years now.
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| 8th May 2024 5:38 pm |
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grzesiul
Member Since: 11 May 2008
Location: UK
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also on 5w40 C3 motorseems to be quieter and i noticed much faster oil pressure than on 30
also not even a tiniest bit of "silver engine dust" in filter over laast two changes so she will go on forever lol
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| 8th May 2024 5:46 pm |
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faulksy
Member Since: 24 Dec 2023
Location: powys
Posts: 188
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I use shell helix ultra 5w 40
It's awsome. I worry a lot about the engine
Sounds lovely. 10004 now.
Changed the oil Friday just gone again.
Drain the hot engine over night. Pour 1 litre through to drain the  out. Then fill had a d1 ,d2 a land mark d4 for 3 days now have awsome d4 in orkney grey hse sdv6 my12
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| 8th May 2024 8:31 pm |
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