Exactly the point... If you order from that advert do you get Specifications: Ford WSS-M2C934-B; ACEA C1or the one pictured? And there seams to be the big issue!

There are lots of speculation this is the issue with 3.0DSV6 engines failing! As most oils WONT mix so, you fill up with what you think is the correct oil and it creates coagulation! This can then block oil journals!!! & voila! The failure is only a matter of time!!!

What about this Millers oil? Always heard good things about their oil. This seems to meet the specification and only £70 for a full service kit (10 litres) With the 15% BF deal that will be £60, enough for my next service and a litre to keep for top ups

https://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-60261-millers...gine%20oil



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Richard, great minds think alike, we must have been reading Shells website at the same time.

I put in my reg number on their oil check page and got the following results....

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Good one Mike

Comes up the same with mine.

I've asked Shell about the photo on their website being of a AR-L but the spec being AF-L. Will let you know if I get a reply. Cheers
Richard

(there are no such things as an ordinary FullFat, an ordinary cat or too many tools)
2011 TDV8 Vogue Santorini Black
Gap IIDBT

M@r]{


Here's the data sheet for the Millers. Says it meets the spec M2C934-B

http://www.millersoils.co.uk/source/datash...5w30_1.pdf

so would think it's OK. Cheers
Richard

(there are no such things as an ordinary FullFat, an ordinary cat or too many tools)
2011 TDV8 Vogue Santorini Black
Gap IIDBT

Thanks Richard. I might just get some of that ordered. Just hope my indy of choice is ok with me supplying the oil for my service in March (probably going to give Farriers in Leicestershire a go) If they say no I'll just have a 10 litre supply of top-up oil

M

Not fancy doing the oil change yourself or do you have a warranty that requires you to have the FF serviced? Cheers
Richard

(there are no such things as an ordinary FullFat, an ordinary cat or too many tools)
2011 TDV8 Vogue Santorini Black
Gap IIDBT

Ive put a couple of links on the 'ebay & bargain spots' section re-Shell Helix AF-L at ridiculously low prices if anyone is interested? 2012 Orkney Grey Westminster 4.4TDV8 with Ivory interior.........nice!
Alfa Romeo Giulietta
Just one Montesa now, 349 White Wonder
Austin A40 Farina MK2
1975 Morris Marina 1.8TC

rjff wrote:

M

Not fancy doing the oil change yourself or do you have a warranty that requires you to have the FF serviced?

Good idea on the history etc.

Would you be good enough to PM the 'box and trans/diff costs? Looking to do mine. Cheers
Richard

(there are no such things as an ordinary FullFat, an ordinary cat or too many tools)
2011 TDV8 Vogue Santorini Black
Gap IIDBT

No probs putting them up here in public.

Mines a 2012 TDV8. Gearbox Flush: £280 all in. Additional £150 for trans and diff oil change.

Thanks M

Will have a chat with them. Cheers
Richard

(there are no such things as an ordinary FullFat, an ordinary cat or too many tools)
2011 TDV8 Vogue Santorini Black
Gap IIDBT

That is a very good price for an 8 speed gearbox flush.... just check that they are using ZF Lifeguard8 oil.
Mike. G reg 2.5VM Vogue Portofino red 1991- 1999
V reg 2.5td P38 Rioja red 1999- 2006
53 reg td6 Vogue Oslo blue 2006- 2015
11 reg 4.4 TdV8 Vogue SE. Baltic blue 2015- date.
https://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic56162...tty+affair

Will do  Cheers
Richard

(there are no such things as an ordinary FullFat, an ordinary cat or too many tools)
2011 TDV8 Vogue Santorini Black
Gap IIDBT

Reminds me - must try out my 10L Draper pump I bought a while back and do my first home oil change
Got distracted by a new turbo bill  Gone to a good home: 2011 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE Buckingham Blue with Ivory and clear glass = "Rory"
2025MY Defender D350 90 in Silicon Silver on coils
1974 Series 3 Lightweight = "Millie"
Many, many other Landies over the years
My preferred specialist: www.glenrands.co.uk
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