ConsettQuaker
New Member
Just wondered which oil people recommend for their 300 TDI engines? Have been using 10w 40, any views appreciated.
Fur Trapper
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jamesmartin
Well-Known Member
10w40,15w/40 all okay,better to get slightly higher detergent as in van/fleet oil from local motor factors
My 300TDI has used Castrol Diesel Magnatec 10W40 since the main dealer re-filled the engine with it at the initial 1000-mile change and I have used the same stuff ever since. I change it every 6-months (usually about 2-3K miles) and it has never given me any cause for concern. I buy from Costco as they usually charge only slightly more for 8L than places like Halfords charge for 4L.
chris_debian
New Member
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Just treated my 300Tdi Disco to a dealer service today and they used Castrol Magnatec 10W40. Looks like I got charged for 10 litres, though. Oh well.
Cheers,
Chris.
Just treated my 300Tdi Disco to a dealer service today and they used Castrol Magnatec 10W40. Looks like I got charged for 10 litres, though. Oh well.
Cheers,
Chris.
How much per litre?
chris_debian
New Member
Just reading the invoice, it says:
Magnatec 10w40- 1/10 (?)
Qty 68.0
Unit price 0.70
Total 42.84 (+VAT)
Does that help?
Cheers,
Chris.
Magnatec 10w40- 1/10 (?)
Qty 68.0
Unit price 0.70
Total 42.84 (+VAT)
Does that help?
Cheers,
Chris.
3.5 efi
Well-Known Member
68 x 100ml @ 70p per +vat
chris_debian
New Member
Makes sense 
Makes sense
I've been using tractor oil since I worked for a farmer a few years back and I thought if it's good enough for his £100k combine harvester it's got to be good enough for an old landie..........and it's a bugger load cheaper anorl
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