Engine Oil

[The_Gordons]

Apologies if this has been covered before but I couldn't find an answer when I did a search. Can anyone recommend a 10W30 oil for use with the 2.5 turbo diesel engine and where to get it online?

I noticed that members can now get a 10% with Opie Oils and they have the following 10W30 oil:

Motul 4000 £19.79
Amsoil Synthetic £50.84
Redline Synthetic £49.26

I looked at the spec sheet for the Motul 4000 and it has API CF approval which can be used in place of a API CD oil which is the recommended oil on the lubricants fact sheet but no mention if it is suitable for use with a turbo.

Thanks

Paul

[francophile1947]

5W/30 is the recommended grade of oil
Quick search of forum comes up with http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/ ... =oil+grade

[mikexgough]

The Japs also use a CF-4 oil....of 10w-30w.....

[Northern Bongolow]

i use millars 5w30 xss (semi sythetic)with brill results,and is generally available.

[mikexgough]

The current oil in my Bongo is Wilkinsons 5W/30W Semi Synthetic...... £7.99 per 2 litre bottle......I had none of my usual Fuchs 5w/30w and wasn't travelling near a GSF Car Parts .........

[rjf]

I've just purchased 2x10litre 5w30 semi synth oil API CF grade Asda own brand made I believe by Comma for £10 per 5litre
That should be OK for 5000kms

[Nippon Tuck]

I read somewhere that 15w 40 was an acceptable alternative for older high milers. Is this wrong?

[scanner]

I read somewhere that 15w 40 was an acceptable alternative for older high milers. Is this wrong?

Mines on 137,000 miles (not kms) & I wouldn't use it.

[Dr.Jekyll]

You are not wrong, as you can use that grade. But you will find that due to its higher viscosity, the engine friction will be higher and you will notice a drop in your MPG figures. Best to stick to 10W/30 or lower IMHO.

[scanner]

You are not wrong, as you can use that grade. But you will find that due to its higher viscosity, the engine friction will be higher and you will notice a drop in your MPG figures. Best to stick to 10W/30 or lower IMHO.

You could use any grade, even 20/50, but you wouldn't want to.

[Northern Bongolow]

I've just purchased 2x10litre 5w30 semi synth oil API CF grade Asda own brand made I believe by Comma for £10 per 5litre
That should be OK for 5000kms

not familiar with this oil but just check its for diesels,some are for just petrols,some dont do both.

[thedogsbollox]

And how many litres for a service?

[mikexgough]

Oil & Filter....... 6.7 litres........ Just Oil...... 6 Litres..