Is anyone running Mobil 1 Turbo Diesel 0w/40 in a Td6 ?

I'm currently running Halfrauds own brand fully synthetic oil, but the Mobil 1 is on offer, and currently cheaper than ebay. It's £39.99 for 5 litres....

............thinking of getting some for the annual change..........

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Previous cars :
2003 Range Rover Vogue TD6
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1995 BMW M5 3.8 6 speed
1992 Range Rover 3.9 Efi Vogue
1992 BMW M5 3.8
1988 BMW 735i SE
1989 Ford Sierra XR4x4 2.9i
1981 Ford Fiesta Supersport

Thinking about doing my engine and gearbox again before winter just to be safe

What the best 0w40
Or 5w30

As we never get that hot over here

5w30 is for -30 to 35 RANGE ROVER 04 TD6
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In the manual, all those viscosities are listed, you select the one which matches the environment you are in.

At leat thats the theory.........

I have 5w/40 in at the mo........

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Opie are offering Mobil Super 3000 X1 5W-40 Engine Oil at £30 for 5 litres

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-805-mobil-supe...5w-40.aspx

(Not connected with Opie, but site sponsor and worth a look, they say they will price match too) .
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Cheers Mr 90...........

Their post about the sale was what started me looking, but I can't find any Mobil 1 Turbo Diesel listed on their site.

How similar is the Super 3000 I wonder........ 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8

Previous cars :
2003 Range Rover Vogue TD6
1999 Discovery Td5 ES
1995 BMW M5 3.8 6 speed
1992 Range Rover 3.9 Efi Vogue
1992 BMW M5 3.8
1988 BMW 735i SE
1989 Ford Sierra XR4x4 2.9i
1981 Ford Fiesta Supersport

I was desperate not to get too in depth with oils, but I'm now struggling to find an oil that meets the ACEA A1/B1 spec.

Most are A3/B3 and could be too thick for bearings etc, according to an internet search.......

May have to go back to the drawing board........

I just assumed A3 replaced A1...........

This is A1/B1 - seems a Ford Formula of the Mobil oil.........

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/...65581#tab2

Now I'm just confused.......

The Mobil site says its A5/B5...........

http://www.mobil.co.uk/UK-English-LCW/care...5w30.aspx#

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Previous cars :
2003 Range Rover Vogue TD6
1999 Discovery Td5 ES
1995 BMW M5 3.8 6 speed
1992 Range Rover 3.9 Efi Vogue
1992 BMW M5 3.8
1988 BMW 735i SE
1989 Ford Sierra XR4x4 2.9i
1981 Ford Fiesta Supersport

According to the wiki the 3 standard for the td6.
I use 5/40 as the underbonnet temps can get quite high in summer I'd rather play safe but the next sump drain that will do the td6 to march will maybe be a 0/30 for easier winter starts and some 2so in the tank as well to help that but more with startup noise. Anything to help cold cranking will be good news for your engine, starter and battery  FFRR MY06 facelift With TDV8 Alloys Zeros/ATR's
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@ mjdronfield

Use the oil spec finder on the Opie site. In a roundabout way it will bring you back to the Mobil 3000 X1 and some other oils suitable for the TD6.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/product-finder/c...der-2.aspx

I am running it now, and have another batch in the wings waiting for an oil change  .
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I use quantum stuff as it works well, and still comes out pitch black every 6-8k  FFRR MY06 facelift With TDV8 Alloys Zeros/ATR's
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Not sure where you got the oil spec from, take a look at RAVE:-

Engine oil - Td6
Use either 5W/30, 5W/40, 5W/50 or 10W/40 oil,
meeting specifications ACEA - A3/B3; and having a
viscosity band recommended for the temperature
range of your locality.

A1 & B1 are not suitable for all engines - should ONLY be used in engines specifying this fuel efficient grade. Refer to the manufacturer handbook of contact your local dealer if you're not sure.

If you Google "car oil bible" this will also give you some very useful guidance........

I have a TD6 now with 106K on the clock, been using Unipart 5w40 fully synthetic for years changed every 6-7K.......my local Unipart shop does 5L for £22........it meets or exceeds API SM/CF ACEA A3/B3/B4 BMW and Porsche specifications and is actually made by Fuchs which is fine if not very good so my advice is don’t get hung up on the make or label on the outside check the spec, ...it’s like buying a Panasonic TV, just because it has Panasonic on the outside doesn’t necessarily mean its all Panasonic on the inside .......you may be paying for the label..........

Many thanks all.

I got my oil spec from the Owners Handbookl (2002 2nd Edition) bit on the RAVE I have.

Just had a look in the manual that came with the car, and it does indeed say A3/B3, as stated in the post above, ........so I am a happy man again........

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Previous cars :
2003 Range Rover Vogue TD6
1999 Discovery Td5 ES
1995 BMW M5 3.8 6 speed
1992 Range Rover 3.9 Efi Vogue
1992 BMW M5 3.8
1988 BMW 735i SE
1989 Ford Sierra XR4x4 2.9i
1981 Ford Fiesta Supersport

Have a look on www.eurocarparts.com as they have a 25% discount on oils and other parts.

Discount code PARTS25

Cheers all.

The cheapest I can get the Mobil Super 3000 X1 for is £30, after discount codes.

The cheapest I can get Mobil 1 Turbo Diesel is £39.99, so whats the difference ? and don't say £10 !!

Do we get any free delivery with Opie being a sponsor ?

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Previous cars :
2003 Range Rover Vogue TD6
1999 Discovery Td5 ES
1995 BMW M5 3.8 6 speed
1992 Range Rover 3.9 Efi Vogue
1992 BMW M5 3.8
1988 BMW 735i SE
1989 Ford Sierra XR4x4 2.9i
1981 Ford Fiesta Supersport

the spec of either oil you quote are almost the same its the temp range that's different, one is 5w40 the other is 0w40........and your paying for the label........

Yeh, I realised the different temp ranges, just looks the same other than that.

I used Mobil 1 in my 735i and XR4x4 and was very happy, but that was a many years ago.

Think it'll be the 3000 X1 then.....as tested by Joe90........

Thanks 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8

Previous cars :
2003 Range Rover Vogue TD6
1999 Discovery Td5 ES
1995 BMW M5 3.8 6 speed
1992 Range Rover 3.9 Efi Vogue
1992 BMW M5 3.8
1988 BMW 735i SE
1989 Ford Sierra XR4x4 2.9i
1981 Ford Fiesta Supersport