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Vehicle & Technical => Discovery => Topic started by: robbie on May 11, 2008, 22:53:14

Title: What Engine Oil??
Post by: robbie on May 11, 2008, 22:53:14

I have a 300TDi and it has developed a flashing oil warning light occasionally on tick over, but more so when the oil is very hot. I have been running it on 10/40 Semi synthetic and wonder if I should now change to 15/40 mineral as it has done 140k miles

Any info/advice would be good

Title: Re: What Engine Oil??
Post by: mentalmoshio sophs V8i on May 11, 2008, 23:31:41

emmm maybe its just a case of a good oil change and flush out . oils can be so dear these days or even a faulty reading

Title: Re: What Engine Oil??
Post by: ben_haynes on May 12, 2008, 00:23:55

Yes i would suggest a Decent 15/30 or 15/40 such as Castrol, i found my 200tdi used to do this a few months after an oil change using normal semi - synthetic oil then i started using Castrol Magnatec Diesel 15/40 which didnt flicker the light and it also stopped the engine using oil as fast as it used to

Title: Re: What Engine Oil??
Post by: beast5680 on May 12, 2008, 20:28:12

i always use a good quality 15/40 for a diesel(mainly cos i get it free) never had any trouble

Title: Re: What Engine Oil??
Post by: Les Henson on May 14, 2008, 07:51:05

On a high-miler/slightly worn engine it's a good idea to use a slightly thicker oil. I use 15/30 more than any other.


Les.