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Castrol Magnatec 5w30 C3 ok for SDV6?
Hi
I wanted to get some engine oil and got myself into a tizzy in halfords with all the different letters on the Castrol magnatec's
I put in a couple litres of Castrol magnatec stop start fully synthetic 5w30 C3?
thats ok for my 2014 XS SDV6 isn't it?
6th Jan 2020 9:53 pm
DrRobH
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You have a DPF so the oil has to be low sulfur which I think is C1 rated.
Perhaps cross reference on opie oils website...?Visitor from fullfatrr.com
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6th Jan 2020 10:02 pm
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Re: Castrol Magnatec 5w30 C3 ok for SDV6?
welshsurferdude wrote:
Hi
I wanted to get some engine oil and got myself into a tizzy in halfords with all the different letters on the Castrol magnatec's
I put in a couple litres of Castrol magnatec stop start fully synthetic 5w30 C3?
thats ok for my 2014 XS SDV6 isn't it?
No not in my opinion, why 2 litre? - that’s a lot of oil for a top up. Oil must meet the spec below, if you have a crank snap with that oil in LR will laugh at you
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6th Jan 2020 10:45 pm
DrRobH
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Perhaps get an oil and filter change tomorrow for the correct oil ?
As above, 2 litres is a lot to top up. Did you read it correctly? It’s a black art without a dip stick Visitor from fullfatrr.com
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6th Jan 2020 10:59 pm
welshsurferdude
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ok I’ll get it in as it’s due a service
Just bought it so was a little below, did say to add 1.5l on dash
7th Jan 2020 8:05 am
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Re: Castrol Magnatec 5w30 C3 ok for SDV6?
M3DPO wrote:
welshsurferdude wrote:
Hi
I wanted to get some engine oil and got myself into a tizzy in halfords with all the different letters on the Castrol magnatec's
I put in a couple litres of Castrol magnatec stop start fully synthetic 5w30 C3?
thats ok for my 2014 XS SDV6 isn't it?
No not in my opinion, why 2 litre? - that’s a lot of oil for a top up. Oil must meet the spec below, if you have a crank snap with that oil in LR will laugh at you
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As above, 5/30 C1 is the spec you need for an SDV6 with a DPF.
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7th Jan 2020 8:15 am
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Castrol recommend above spec. for your engine.
7th Jan 2020 9:19 am
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LR state C3 can be used if C1 is not available but is not recommended for general use and must be changed at <6K miles.
In a nutshell any oil is better than none, it also makes me wonder when the oil was last changed as I have never had to top up with more than 1/2 a litre between services.It can when others can't,
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7th Jan 2020 10:32 am
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7th Jan 2020 1:09 pm
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Just for information Halford now selling C1 oil. Specifically for Jaguar Land Rover.
Unfortunately only in 2 litre or 4 litre size.
£18 for 2 litre.
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15th Feb 2020 12:22 pm
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Saved this thread for if/when I need to add oil.
Question - would the Halfords oil be as good as Castrol/Shell brands?
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15th Feb 2020 12:29 pm
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I would just buy it from Advanced Factors there 5 litres of C1 is only £18 and 1 litre top up is less than a fiver!
Plus their a forum sponsor👍
I think Halfords are charging extra just because it says LR on the bottle now!
15th Feb 2020 12:41 pm
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Just a note for anyone using Halfords, and apologies if you know, but AA members get 10% discount. You just have to get the voucher through the app and take it in, it can be printed or just as a screen shot. I have heard some unscrupulous people have been giving screen shots to their friends and family, not that I condone such actions!Discovery 4 GS 2009 Auto Stornoway Grey
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ok I’ll get it in as it’s due a service
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