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Oil change time

alanjonesbath

alanjonesbath

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Right, as the MOT is fast approaching, I need to give my 90 300TDi an oil change, the first one it will have had since I bought it last summer.

Any advice or recommendations? At the moment my thoughts are 10w40 grade oil, and either Castrol GTD Plus (just under £15.00 in Asda for 5 litres), or Millers XFE (£18.99 at the local motor factors). Any thoughts on that (like are either suitable ;) ), or any others I should look at? Is it worth spending the extra on Magnatec, or is regular stuff OK?
 
Personally I wouldn't bother with Magnatec, use a good quality semi synthetic or if high mileage, a decent mineral oil. I bought mine from a local motor factor and was a couple of quid cheaper than Halfrauds and the like.

Just done all my oils on both Land Rovers and got 5 gallons of used to get rid of, bit of a problem as all the local recycling centres have 5'6" headroom.
 
Use at least a 10 liter container to collect it in I think a 200tdi holds about 61/2 litres not sure on 300tdi

getting rid of waste is a major problem round here, 20 mile round trip to a recycle depot only open 4 hours a day on week days.

We use it to get fires going, preseve wood posts etc
 
I have been using Castrol GTD Plus in my 300tdi Defender for several years.
Oil and filter changes are now due but I cannot find this oil anywhere.
I have almost 5 litres on the shelf, but need about 6.5 litres..................

Does anyone know where I can get some?
Has it been discontinued?

Thanks

Paul (Cardiff)
 
FYI 300 takes bang on 6.8 litres. pre measure the extra over 5 in plastic milk bottles. However don't get overconfident and pour it in too quick as the holes from the top to sump are not so big.
If you do more than a couple of changes a year get the Difflock sump plug system - it is worth it. But beware. Last month i left the hose part in my porch to drain off overnight and some git actually stole it presumably for the tiny bit of brass on the end. :(
 
I've just popped up to my local Asda, and oh bum, they don't stock Castrol GTD Plus.
However they do stock Castrol GTX Diesel. I guess this might have to do!!!


Paul. :(
 
Hurrah....................

Whilst in Sainsburys today, I found Castrol GTD Plus.
Available in 2 litre (£9.99) and 5 litre (£17.99)

This is the only place that I have found it in Cardiff.

Paul.
 
correct me if i'm wrong.....

but one tip is to remove the oil cap before emptying... this , i believe, allows the oil to flow out smoothly, making it easy to catch.

thoughts?
 
I always do the same with the oil filler cap.

I've followed the same routine for years;

Firstly I make sure that the engine is always warm (runny oil), remove the oil filler cap and filter, then leave the old engine oil to drain out whilst having a cuppa or getting on with something else till its stopped dripping.

I always do oil & filter changes just before the mot test.
 
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