Oil Change

[Disco Bristol]

Um, what engine oil should i put in my 97 Disco 300 tdi?

List of possible oils

If you can name one from that list, that would be very helpful and how many litres will i need?

Thanx

[ChrisW]

Something like the GTD Magnatec should be more than adequate I would have said.

5.8litres for the engine + 0.85 litres with a new oil filter so minimum of 7 litres total.

It's only really worth considering something a bit more special if you know the full history of the engine and are prepared to spend that little bit more and change oil and filter religiously.

[Wolfie]

There are only two Diesel oils in that list, and looking at Castrols own site either is suitable for the engine, ( Castrol oil selector and do a search on Land Rover). That list is only tha castrol oils, and I'm pretty sure that Halfords own brand also meets the specification. I happily use it in my 200tdi.

As for quantity, Haynes says 6 litres for engine, plus anothe 0.85 for the filter, so you're best to get two 4.5L containers and have a bit over for topping up the oil.

Regards

Wolfie

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[Henry Webster]

If you don't change the oils regularly it is worth spending that little extra to buy a good quality branded oil, but if you change it regularly then Halfords own brand or a simlar appropriate cheaper oil will be more than adequate.

H

[J B]

go to your local motor factors and get 15/40 mineral diesel oil either comma, carplan, or simular

job done, and cheaper than halfrauds

[Niel]

And buy it in 25 litre drums, MUCH cheaper so you'll change it sooner rather than later.

Niel, amateur tribologist.

[Xtremeteam]

7 litres of 15w40 & that takes it right to the mark,only use either shell or castrol

[Disco Bristol]

Thanks to all, I went for Castrol Gtd Magnatec