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RE: First Service upgrades - vinda - 06-09-2012 08:43pm
Oh I see. Not sure. Whats the diff between 0 and 5
On the invoice doesn't say if it's c1 or not too
RE: First Service upgrades - Evo-king - 06-09-2012 08:59pm
Have a look here.
http://www.upmpg.com/tech_articles/motoroil_viscosity/
If you have the diesel they should use DPF friendly oil.
RE: First Service upgrades - Westy - 06-09-2012 09:01pm
(06-09-2012 08:43pm)vinda Wrote: Oh I see. Not sure. Whats the diff between 0 and 5
On the invoice doesn't say if it's c1 or not too
theres not a big difference, basically the 0W is thinner at cold than the 5W, I am surprised as the ford group of companies as well as Peugeot use a 5W-xx type oil, the 0W-30 oil is a viscoity that the old Volvo arm of the shared engine platform chose. As the Land Rover 2.2 engine is based on these platforms then I would have assumed they should use a 5W-30 viscosity.
The oil should be a 5W-30 as per the Land Rover specifications.
I am surprised they have done this, I think it would be worth checking with them why they chose this vicosity.
Hope this helps
(06-09-2012 09:01pm)Westy Wrote: theres not a big difference, basically the 0W is thinner at cold than the 5W, I am surprised as the ford group of companies as well as Peugeot use a 5W-xx type oil, the 0W-30 oil is a viscoity that the old Volvo arm of the shared engine platform chose. As the Land Rover 2.2 engine is based on these platforms then I would have assumed they should use a 5W-30 viscosity.
The oil should be a 5W-30 as per the Land Rover specifications.
I am surprised they have done this, I think it would be worth checking with them why they chose this vicosity.
Hope this helps
Following the post I wanted to add another comment, the Volvo 0W-30 specification also engines that utilise DPF aftertreatments.
Evoking is right the oil should be DPF friendly and meet the necessary LR requirements
RE: First Service upgrades - IKM - 06-09-2012 09:08pm
(06-09-2012 08:59pm)Evo-king Wrote: Have a look here.Good point about the DPF part. My new mowers with Briggs & Stratton petrol engines now require 5W-30, but obviously not for DPF. So it's critical to ensure that it's the 5W-30 oil for DPF. Shell for example do both types of 5W-30 oil.
http://www.upmpg.com/tech_articles/motoroil_viscosity/
If you have the diesel they should use DPF friendly oil.
RE: First Service upgrades - vinda - 07-09-2012 01:50am
Will call in the morning. Reckon they will try to fob me off.
RE: First Service upgrades - vinda - 08-09-2012 10:36pm
They said the did use the 5w 30 oil. System error on there so it came up on the invoice as 0w 30. Hope it's all true because I may top it up at some point.
RE: First Service upgrades - Evo-king - 09-09-2012 09:27am
Humans vs Computer not a good combination, now you don't know what to trust.
I like to think that is was system error, still was a human who put the initial data on, unless barcoded. Doh.
RE: First Service upgrades - XFullFatTim - 09-09-2012 05:49pm
OK the TCM update seems to have worked as far as improving the quality of the auto-box gear changes is concerned, in D they are all but imperceptible now, still a slight snatch when using paddles and S mode, but it is vastly improved. I'm not sure if the reflash has changed the change up revs as I managed to achieve an overall mpg of 36.8mpg with the roofbox on.
That was removed in 3 minutes as soon as I got home, just have the crossbars to remove. Removing the LR roof box is sooooooooooooo easy, undo the 4 knobs that open/ close the rail clamps and lift it off, as simple as that, and it is very light too so a one man operation with a set of steps.
RE: First Service upgrades - chiggy - 10-09-2012 02:03am
My car is going in on the 19th to get a few niggles fxed - mainly the suspension ticking and wheel alignment.
Have asked them to check for any software updates to be applied particularly for the gearbox - lets see what they say.
RE: First Service upgrades - WB - 10-09-2012 11:50am
Tim, if you don't mind me asking how much was your service?