Freelander 1 What oil for Td4?
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I used 5w30 as i read it was reccommended somewhere… same place it also said that 5w40 was recommended too. Next time I guess 0w40 is good for me since i dont store my FL1 in the garage so all the time its a cold start in the winter.
Also what do you recommend for the oil intervals?
Thanks
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However, for intervals, if you want to look after your FL, I’d suggest oil and filters every 6 months regardless of miles
They are not getting any younger.
Interesting, why do you recommend every 6 months? Does the oil degrade engine or car parts?This thread is quite old…
However, for intervals, if you want to look after your FL, I’d suggest oil and filters every 6 months regardless of miles
They are not getting any younger.
Why not? Oil is the lifeblood of an engine. Especially an old engine.
Most F1s are not doing high miles nowadays. Short runs don’t help an engine, and many F1s are not ‘daily’s’ now.
The engines are old, they have sludge and ‘bits’ in them - oil changes remove these and give you a chance to check for issues
Clean oil gives an old engine the best lubrication possible
Oil additives degrade over time
Changing your oil and filters should be a preventative maintenance opportunity - whilst doing it you are checking visually for other issues. Checking fluid levels. Checking for leaks round boost hoses. Checking electrical connections. Basically, caring for your aging FL.
For £50 and a hour, twice a year, I’d rather look after a 20 year old engine as best I can.
You can go longer if you want. I would rather lower the risk and keep an old vehicle happy.
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Absolutely. I’ll be doing mine after the hols. Every 6 months 5W/40. Much cheaper and infinitely more convenient than than an engine shaped door stop. I also change the crankcase breather and clean the EGR while it’s draining.This thread is quite old…
However, for intervals, if you want to look after your FL, I’d suggest oil and filters every 6 months regardless of miles
They are not getting any younger.
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On a responsible owners forum such as this, definitely not!I’d never suggest you should blank off the egr…
