What grade oil for high miler

[shonkers]

Hi guys, what oil do you recommend for my 2.4tddi 200,000 miler? iv’e got a tub of 15/40 just waiting to be used up

[knobby1]

Hi guys, what oil do you recommend for my 2.4tddi 200,000 miler? iv’e got a tub of 15/40 just waiting to be used up

Recommended oil for our Transits is 5W30 Synthetic, it flows well during cold starts, however, in some countries where the ambient temp is warmer, a slightly heavier oil may be used. I use 15W50 Synth in my beast, (200k km ~124k miles). I find it keeps the hot oil pressure at idle a little higher... but even our winter temps here in Brisbane Aus are like summers in the UK. Heavy oils can sometimes cause starting difficulties in cold weather due to the increased drag on the starter.

Thicker/heavier oil isn't necessarily better, oils these days are very good compared to 40-50 years ago.

Lord Knobrot (Smithy)

[bortaf]

stick to the correct oil, 5w30, mines allways had it and it's on 350K

[shonkers]

Will do 5w30 it is then thanks guys