It amuses the schumck out of me that a "coolant" allows you engine to run hotter... #WhereIsEinstein

Well, been a member for a couple of months, and thought I'd say hello. I have a 2001 Discovery Td5 which is considered our family car, but has been on significant 4x4 routes already - even with road radials! Currently going through changing oils, filters, transfer case seals, EGR removal...

I'm interested in a response too. Mine are also very pitted, but not sure if paint will fill the indentations.

I've just spent all day on mine, with the intention of just blowing out the radiator core, got underneath to find an oil line not connected. I'm blaming the repair agent, but the swage fitting was rubbing on the side of the main cooling pipe downtube, showing evidence of a small leak. I...

Each to their own, I guess. I choose oils based on results of the following indicators: • Pour Point (critical value between mineral vs synthetic comparisons). • Flash and Fire Point • Kinematic Viscosity • Viscosity Index • High Temperature vs High Shear Viscosity • NOACK...

The link sounds OK... but imho, if the recommendation is a max of 6 monthly intervals, I would look for something else. Technology advancement in lubrication these days is such that if you oil doesn't cope with upwards of 15-19,000km intervals then a little investigation needs to be undertaken...

There is so much wrong with this thread, it should be dumped. It so wrong, it made me join your group!! :crazy: