G Genus Coffea Member Nov 27, 2015 #1 Is 20w50 oil an appropriate oil grade for this engine model? I'm aware its on the limit of the spectrum for landy motors but for me its significantly cheaper than the other grades.
Is 20w50 oil an appropriate oil grade for this engine model? I'm aware its on the limit of the spectrum for landy motors but for me its significantly cheaper than the other grades.
jamesmartin Well-Known Member Nov 27, 2015 #2 2.25s ran on it ,2.5 is basically the same engine ,so i would
Paul D Old, nackered 'n broke, but the Landy is fine . :) Events Planner Nov 27, 2015 #3 I ran my 2.5 TD on it when it was cheap in my area and it did no harm. The crack in the head was much more down to a lack of coolant I reckon ...
I ran my 2.5 TD on it when it was cheap in my area and it did no harm. The crack in the head was much more down to a lack of coolant I reckon ...
flat Well-Known Member Nov 28, 2015 #4 Yeah I ran it as I got some for free, was fine, if anything seemed to ooze out the gaskets less....
Huddy84 Well-Known Member Nov 30, 2015 #5 I run mine on 20w50 mineral. Pretty sure it's what Haines manual says.
zeaphod Well-Known Member Dec 1, 2015 #6 I've used it for the past few years without a problem. In fact, as mentioned above, if you have any oil leaks it will probably reduce them.
I've used it for the past few years without a problem. In fact, as mentioned above, if you have any oil leaks it will probably reduce them.
