Hi all,
Was getting some oil in my local Motor Factors the other day and they expressed surprise that I was using 10/40W in a Land Rover that is nearly 15 years old. he suggested I should be using 20/50W as otherwise I coudl be burning oil.
Now the Motor has done 175000 miles 1991,. 2.5TDI, 110CSW. However, it uses little if any oil between services, which I do at 4000 miles.
Is he talking sense or rubbbish?
The Defender returns on average 35 to the gallon and is fairly nippy.
I have fitted a K&N air filter and a Hi Cicllone (there was some discussion a while ago) before fitting I was getting 32 to the gallon on average so they have improved things by 3 m.p.g.
I also ought to mentiomn that I have slick 50'ed the engine. Which I am sure has helped.
I also use Forte Advanced Engine Flush before every service. What surprises me is that after doing 500 miles since the last service the oil is still fairly clear.
So over to you.
Andy