Let's debate oil, NOT! - Land Rovers Only

YellowFever · 05-20-2008, 10:08 PM

Knowing how much you guys love to debate oil I had a quick question. I just bought by 00 Range with 73k miles. Was going to start running Mobile one in it when I was told that "if it has never had synthetic it isn't good to start it now." Is there any truth to this?

Thanks

Elemental · 05-21-2008, 07:32 AM

First, what weight Mobil One?

Second... Synthetic does not CAUSE problems, but it can REVEAL problems(Oil leaks,etc).

buick215 · 05-21-2008, 01:35 PM

Cant we do tyres instead ? I prefer black,round and pumped up.

YellowFever · 05-21-2008, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elemental

First, what weight Mobil One?

Second... Synthetic does not CAUSE problems, but it can REVEAL problems(Oil leaks,etc).

He suggested Mobile One 15/50 I believe. But suggested since it is hihger mileage and hasn't run synthetic I go for Castrol 20/50 I think he said.

Well currently my RR doesn't leak any oil in the driveway and yes it has oil in it. Not looking to start it leaking.

Thanks all

Pascaltissot · 05-29-2008, 08:38 AM

Hi ,I did change from Motul synthetic 15/60 to mobil-1- 0/50 four month ago , to be honest, with out a polemic discussion on oils I am very happy with the change ( and for my pocket too),oil consumption is- 0 -so do it!!! and do not weary nothing is going to happen ,I would strongly recommend the change.

Jupiter Rover · 05-29-2008, 10:07 AM

Try Royal Purple 15w 40. It is a synthetic and works great in my disco with 53k miles.

Eric Lording · 09-02-2008, 01:22 AM

I ran normal RR service oil until the warranty expired in a 2000 P38 RR, then put it on LPG injection and ran 5W Mobile 1 since then to now (290,000Km), no problems and seemingly no wear. Magnificant oil, never used it before. It sure protects LPG powered engines. I had heard horror stories about LPG, but gas injection (approx AUD$5.5K) is foolproof. I was so impressed I put Mobile 1 in my old favourite 88 Rangie (150,000 Km), put it on LPG injection, changed from GTX2 to 5W mobile 1 and it performs beautifully. Seems to have more power. Maybe the higher octane of the LPG, or less oil drag, I don't know.

bartell · 09-02-2008, 04:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YellowFever

Knowing how much you guys love to debate oil I had a quick question. I just bought by 00 Range with 73k miles. Was going to start running Mobile one in it when I was told that "if it has never had synthetic it isn't good to start it now." Is there any truth to this?

Good question to ask. There are occasions (brake fluid) when switching (synthetic) either way can be downright dangerous.

With the engine oil there is no problem...save for a single codicil, the oils don't mix. So do it at a full oil change.

I am all for synthetics when their special properties are called for. In these engines, they will not help much. Won't hurt anything but the pocket book though.

James

Jagfixer · 09-02-2008, 07:31 PM

Have been using synthetic in all my vehicles since I bought them. D1 111,000 mi., P38 105,000 mi. ( Castrol Syntec 10/40 )Cooper S 60,000 mi. ( Royall Purple 5/30)

Don · 09-03-2008, 02:12 PM

My 98 4.0SE mobile 1 high mileage has no problems with it 135000mi

05-20-2008, 10:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
YellowFever Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 75 Gallery: 0	Let's debate oil, NOT! Knowing how much you guys love to debate oil I had a quick question. I just bought by 00 Range with 73k miles. Was going to start running Mobile one in it when I was told that "if it has never had synthetic it isn't good to start it now." Is there any truth to this? Thanks __________________ Remember: Success is nothing but luck. Just ask any failure. - anon Show me a good loser, and I'll show you a loser. Vince Lombardi

05-21-2008, 07:32 AM	#2 (permalink)
Elemental Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 3,076 Gallery: 0	First, what weight Mobil One? Second... Synthetic does not CAUSE problems, but it can REVEAL problems(Oil leaks,etc). __________________ I only worry about myself, screw the others.

05-29-2008, 08:38 AM	#5 (permalink)
Pascaltissot Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bogota Colombia Posts: 100 Gallery: 0	Hi ,I did change from Motul synthetic 15/60 to mobil-1- 0/50 four month ago , to be honest, with out a polemic discussion on oils I am very happy with the change ( and for my pocket too),oil consumption is- 0 -so do it!!! and do not weary nothing is going to happen ,I would strongly recommend the change. __________________ Pascal

05-29-2008, 10:07 AM	#6 (permalink)
Jupiter Rover got mud? Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Jupiter, Florida Posts: 736 Gallery: 0	Try Royal Purple 15w 40. It is a synthetic and works great in my disco with 53k miles. __________________ DII -- Pete

09-02-2008, 07:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
Jagfixer Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Millstadt, IL Posts: 35 Gallery: 0	Have been using synthetic in all my vehicles since I bought them. D1 111,000 mi., P38 105,000 mi. ( Castrol Syntec 10/40 )Cooper S 60,000 mi. ( Royall Purple 5/30) __________________ Larry K. 96 4.0 Discovery 1 ( 9 yrs ) 96 4.6 HSE Range (3 yrs ) 87 RRC ( 5 yrs. )

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05-21-2008, 01:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
buick215 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: UK,west Country Posts: 143 Gallery: 0	Cant we do tyres instead ? I prefer black,round and pumped up.

09-02-2008, 01:22 AM	#7 (permalink)
Eric Lording Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5 Gallery: 0	I ran normal RR service oil until the warranty expired in a 2000 P38 RR, then put it on LPG injection and ran 5W Mobile 1 since then to now (290,000Km), no problems and seemingly no wear. Magnificant oil, never used it before. It sure protects LPG powered engines. I had heard horror stories about LPG, but gas injection (approx AUD$5.5K) is foolproof. I was so impressed I put Mobile 1 in my old favourite 88 Rangie (150,000 Km), put it on LPG injection, changed from GTX2 to 5W mobile 1 and it performs beautifully. Seems to have more power. Maybe the higher octane of the LPG, or less oil drag, I don't know.

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Don Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rhode Island US Posts: 7 Gallery: 0	My 98 4.0SE mobile 1 high mileage has no problems with it 135000mi

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