As you can see there are a lot of opinions on the subject.. happy reading.. I want to see the sweets before I get into your windowless van... I'm not stupid!
Corris Grey D4 Commercial SE 2016
Zermatt Sliver 2007 D3 SE manual (gone)
Indus Silver D4 HSE 2015 (gone)
Bonatti Grey D3 HSE 2006 (gone)
White D3 S (LHD) 2007 (gone)
Firenze Red D4 HSE 2014 (gone)
Black RRS 3.6TDV8 2008 (gone)
Rusty Green Defender 110 1997 (gone)
Black FL2 HSE 2013 (gone)
Not sure what supply is like in Italy but many on here use oils from small niche companies which are somewhat less expensive than big name brands ( notice I didn't say "cheap" as C1 never is ).
My view is buy from a brand you've heard of and make sure it says C1..
Dean
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2011 D4 XS - OBD port protection, RLD spare wheel protector, All LED interiors lights, Timed Climate enabled, iiD tool paired.
2011 D4 Landmark - Stolen from same dealer before I paid for it
2011 D4 GS - Stolen whilst at dealer ... All LED interiors lights, DRLs, Spare Wheel protector.
1996 300Tdi - Eaten by tin worms
29th Oct 2022 9:18 am
kajtzu
Member Since: 10 Aug 2017
Location: Helsinki
Posts: 6753
Everyone has their favorite brand. Personally, I like Mannol since it’s priced economically and has a good reputation. Comma, Shell, Mobil, Total, etc. used them all one time or another.
As for “best”, it’s difficult to quantify. We all know JLR recommends castrol but it’s not like it is filled with unicorn tears and fairy dust to make that engine work better.
29th Oct 2022 9:25 am
terry1978
Member Since: 06 Jul 2020
Location: Ashford
Posts: 27
I totally agree with kajtzu, its down to personnel choice,
For me I would stick with JLR's recommendations (Castrol) but use Mobil else where if not specified.
30th Oct 2022 1:54 pm
PAIO
Member Since: 12 Apr 2016
Location: BELLUNO
Posts: 114
however, I had a read and whilst I found claims of better cleaning properties and slippery additives, I couldn't find mention of "C1" grade ... but I was relying on MS Edge translating pages so it may well be there.
19th Feb 2023 6:49 am
PAIO
Member Since: 12 Apr 2016
Location: BELLUNO
Posts: 114
When I type in my details in the oil selector on that site, it seems to say "no recommendation available".
19th Feb 2023 8:17 am
Disco_Mikey
Member Since: 29 May 2007
Location: Dundee, Scotland
Posts: 20841
Wouldn't give me a recommended oil either, but given that they advise use of the same oil for an open, and locking rear diff, id be wary of any recommendation anyway
Member Since: 01 Oct 2015
Location: Edinburgh
Posts: 913
Always lots of discussion on this topic! Many previous threads can be found on the forum. It seems that if you ask ten Disco owners the best oil, you will receive ten different answers. For me, as long as it meets the LR spec, WSSM2C 934- B, then I'm happy.
I use Smith and Allan engine oil that meets that spec (https://www.smithandallan.com/product/smit...e-oil-4127) as it's cheap and looks, feels and smells the same as oils costing many times more.D1 300Tdi - gone
D2 Td5 ES (Alive remapped...mmm) - sadly gone
D4 2012 SDV6 XS - Stolen
D4 2014 SDV6 HSE - Shiny
19th Feb 2023 10:27 am
kirkyworld
Member Since: 01 Mar 2016
Location: Northampton
Posts: 566
Even engines filled with the correct spec Castrol form new snap cranks so buy the best oil you can afford of the correct spec and change it more often than LR require.
19th Feb 2023 10:37 am
LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
Posts: 23828
^I am a Smith and Allan convert.
I like that they have a technical department that you can actually speak to. 2006 D3 HSE (Original & still the best)-GONE
2010 D4 HSE (A bit bling)-GONE
2014 D4 HSE (Almost too bling)-GONE
2015 D4 HSE (A heated what?)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Written Off)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Surely the last!) PD1881 rims-GONE
2017 FFRR SDV8 Autobiography (now semi-retired)
19th Feb 2023 10:38 am
Moo D3 Decade
Member Since: 13 Aug 2010
Location: UK
Posts: 14399
Never had an engine fail D4 HSE EU6 (Known as Jeeves)
New Defender L663 110 SE (known as Noddy!) Sold
Sold Volvo XC90 R-Design (known as Basil)
Sold - D4 HSE (Known as Gerty)
No longer the Old Buses original owner
231,000 miles and counting
05 S manual owned from March 2005
D4 Face lifted
Still original injectors and turbo
V8 Front brakes
BAS Remap, Allisport Intercooler and deCat
EGRs blanked
T-Max split charge
Hanibal Expeedition rack
Prospeed ladder
Duratrac tyres
IID BT
BAS FBH control
19th Feb 2023 11:21 am
gstuart
Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: kent
Posts: 14135
Must confess I like using millers oil , used it for the last 5 x years
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