MULDERKE

Well-Known Member

• Jan 10, 2021

• #1

Hello all.
Yes, another oil question. I've used this brand for the last 3/4 services on mt TD4 2003,
I do @5000mls a year,and wonder how do you know if one oil is better than another?
Would welcome any opinions on this.
Or, the heads up on a oil thats more suited to the TD4 engine.
Cheers all.
Gary

 

Nodge68

Well-Known Member

• Jan 10, 2021

• #2

It'll be fine on that.

 

J

Jayridium

Well-Known Member

• Jan 10, 2021

• #3

This is quite insightful - once you cut through the yankee-youtuber nonsense:


Shell oil will, theoretically, be near the top of the tree, high grade base oil, and a better additive package, although there is nothing stopping you dosing your oil with molyslip or zx1 or similar.

 

Henry_b

Think outside, no box required.

• Jan 10, 2021

• #4

Take a look at the technical specs for the oil

The VI and calcium phosphorus and Zinc contents are what you should be interested in..

Don't be fooled by the fancy sticker on the bottle.

Just a marketing gimmick in most cases

 

MULDERKE

Well-Known Member

• Jan 11, 2021

• #5

Really good replies.
Thanks.