land rover engine oil

[Hardyspicer]

hello everyone, i used to just stick tractor universal oil in my series 3 2.25 diesel but now i have bought a 300 tdi hicap, will tractor universal be ok in it (as it is fairly cheap and i already have lots:thumbup1:) if not could you please recommend the oil i should be putting in it thanks, jim

[TimberCutterDartmoor]

UTTO is not an appropriate oil in any diesel imo. Lacks the detergency and TBN a "proper" CI oil should have.

 

URSA SHPD 15W40 is a good mineral, if you want to go upmarket, skip pointless semi and go full PAO synthetic. POE synthetic is overkill unless you're planning on an arizona trek or persistently towing and gunning the thing.

 

Ignore claims of higher mpg or start-up lubrication from thinner grades; stick with 15W40.

[Stubby]

Lets just send him to Opie Oils TCD . Let peruse the catalog....

[mendiplogs]

UTTO is not an appropriate oil in any diesel imo. Lacks the detergency and TBN a "proper" CI oil should have.

 

URSA SHPD 15W40 is a good mineral, if you want to go upmarket, skip pointless semi and go full PAO synthetic. POE synthetic is overkill unless you're planning on an arizona trek or persistently towing and gunning the thing.

 

Ignore claims of higher mpg or start-up lubrication from thinner grades; stick with 15W40.

 

HI JON thats what we run here mate 15/40 5 milles thanks jon 300TDI HERE TOO

Edited December 1, 2014 by mendiplogs

[Matthew Storrs]

15/40 Havoline mineral in my 300 TDI- good engines IMO.

[Rye Oil Ltd]

SHPD 15w/40 engine oil. API CI-4 classification will be more than adequate in a range of diesel engines. I wouldn't use the UTO. Vehicle manufacturers are now starting to move away from universal oils. Modern large off road machines tend to use a high grade 15w/40 and a stand alone UTTO for the transmission and hydraulics.

[Fanackerpan]

I have a 300tdi and Tractor oil is fine as long as you change it religiously - at least once a year.

[Matthew Storrs]

I have a 300tdi and Tractor oil is fine as long as you change it religiously - at least once a year.

 

At least I reckon, I do mine every 4k miles which is about every 6months.

[TimberCutterDartmoor]

I have a 300tdi and Tractor oil is fine as long as you change it religiously - at least once a year.

 

Oh so me and rye were just lying then.

[Fanackerpan]

Hmmm I do believe I was giving an opinion rather than accusing you of lying

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