Stupid Oil question - Land Rovers Only

DevilDisco · 01-16-2007, 08:02 PM

Is there any benefit to using synthetic oil in a DII? I was skimming throught the manual the other night for oil capacities on the rover and saw, that the manual actually reccomends 10W40. I've been using 5W30 and Castrol 5W30 and 10W30. Not sure what the dealer put in. I think the last time I aske they put in Penzoil 5W30 and when I first developed a constant lifter tick they put in 5W30 and told me to change the oil ever 3k. I'm like totally confused on what oil to use if I want to keep the rover for a long time and perform efficiently.
Walking through O'riely's I saw castrol 10W40 and wondered if I should not be using that instead. Temps we are seeing these days are unusual some days it goes down to the 30's or right back up to 80.
I was wondering if the 10w40 might help stop the tapping sound I get on startup or if I need to do another engine cleaning?

I've been using auto-rx as a maint dose of 3oz every oil change since about 36kmiles. I don't think I have much sludge but I guess It couldn't hurt.

Disco Mike · 01-17-2007, 07:14 AM

For your area, 10/30W or 10/40W is fine. I use Castrol's Blend which is a partial synthetic, using a K&N 3001 oil filter and changing it every 3000 miles.
Synthetic is good but as dirty as Rover engines get you still need the more frequent oil changes and then it is hard to justify the cost of a pure synthetic.
Mike

DevilDisco · 01-17-2007, 11:37 AM

Thanks, I like the idea of 3k oil changes anway.

RudemanRB · 01-18-2007, 04:24 PM

I use 10/40W full synthetic but then again I have a 70 mile Round trip so I usually change oil around 4K-5K depending on the season. has anyone used that Lucus Oil additive stuff? I was wondering if it was any good.

Funrover · 01-18-2007, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by RudemanRB

I use 10/40W full synthetic but then again I have a 70 mile Round trip so I usually change oil around 4K-5K depending on the season. has anyone used that Lucus Oil additive stuff? I was wondering if it was any good.

The additive is great if you don't run synthetic........... Personally I will keep useing my Mobil one.......... When it gets really cold I can tell it makes a difference!

RudemanRB · 01-19-2007, 03:57 PM

I run full synthetic Mobile One also.. yeah it seems to be the best

DevilDisco · 01-19-2007, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RudemanRB

I run full synthetic Mobile One also.. yeah it seems to be the best

What about leaks when going to synthetic?

I know all rovers leak but if conventional oil will keep the seals conditioned then that may just be what I stick with.

RudemanRB · 02-02-2007, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by DevilDisco

What about leaks when going to synthetic?

I know all rovers leak but if conventional oil will keep the seals conditioned then that may just be what I stick with.

I haven't owned a vehicle in my life that never leaked oil. lol

I guess conventional oil. has a nice bit of clump to it LOL

Jupiter Rover · 02-02-2007, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DevilDisco

What about leaks when going to synthetic?

I know all rovers leak but if conventional oil will keep the seals conditioned then that may just be what I stick with.

i may be jinxing my self.. but honestly ,, i have not witnessed my rover leaking oil.. its in good shape i guesss.

Jupiter Rover · 02-02-2007, 09:46 PM

or maybe theres something wrong.

01-16-2007, 08:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
DevilDisco He did what in his cup??? Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: GA Posts: 1,014 Gallery: 0	Stupid Oil question Is there any benefit to using synthetic oil in a DII? I was skimming throught the manual the other night for oil capacities on the rover and saw, that the manual actually reccomends 10W40. I've been using 5W30 and Castrol 5W30 and 10W30. Not sure what the dealer put in. I think the last time I aske they put in Penzoil 5W30 and when I first developed a constant lifter tick they put in 5W30 and told me to change the oil ever 3k. I'm like totally confused on what oil to use if I want to keep the rover for a long time and perform efficiently. Walking through O'riely's I saw castrol 10W40 and wondered if I should not be using that instead. Temps we are seeing these days are unusual some days it goes down to the 30's or right back up to 80. I was wondering if the 10w40 might help stop the tapping sound I get on startup or if I need to do another engine cleaning? I've been using auto-rx as a maint dose of 3oz every oil change since about 36kmiles. I don't think I have much sludge but I guess It couldn't hurt. __________________ '04 Discovery SE7. Last of the best.

01-17-2007, 11:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
DevilDisco He did what in his cup??? Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: GA Posts: 1,014 Gallery: 0	Thanks, I like the idea of 3k oil changes anway. __________________ '04 Discovery SE7. Last of the best.

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Jupiter Rover got mud? Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: south florida Posts: 1,005 Gallery: 0	or maybe theres something wrong. __________________ DII -- Pete 285/75 r16 Destination M/Ts

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01-17-2007, 07:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
Disco Mike Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 5,785 Gallery: 0	For your area, 10/30W or 10/40W is fine. I use Castrol's Blend which is a partial synthetic, using a K&N 3001 oil filter and changing it every 3000 miles. Synthetic is good but as dirty as Rover engines get you still need the more frequent oil changes and then it is hard to justify the cost of a pure synthetic. Mike

01-18-2007, 04:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
RudemanRB New Yawker in California Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lancaster,CA (Los Angeles) Posts: 218 Gallery: 1	I use 10/40W full synthetic but then again I have a 70 mile Round trip so I usually change oil around 4K-5K depending on the season. has anyone used that Lucus Oil additive stuff? I was wondering if it was any good.

01-19-2007, 03:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
RudemanRB New Yawker in California Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lancaster,CA (Los Angeles) Posts: 218 Gallery: 1	I run full synthetic Mobile One also.. yeah it seems to be the best

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