ronk
Member Since: 18 Jul 2006
Location: Durham
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Thanks hgbosch, nicely explained and appreciated 
It all seems to make sense to add the stuff - Especially the added lubricity. I have heard that the lower sulphur content is no friend to HP diesel pumps. Maybe this will help extend the life of a pump.
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 21st Oct 2012 9:19 pm |
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hgbosch
Member Since: 25 Oct 2010
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Hi ronk
not maybe - most definitely does it protect the HPFP and the injectors. Just for your information, on the HPFP it is the high pressure seal that suffers from premature wear, when modern diesel is used.
However with the addition of 2sO this can be prevented. I have had the priviledge to inspect many HPFP's some with and some without the addition of 2sO. The difference between the two (km's run before rebuild) is normally about 2.5 - 3 times further with 2sO in diesel. EX AFRICA SEMPER ALIQUID NOVI
SEMPER IN FAECIBUS SUMUS SOLE, PROFUNDUM VARIAT 
with kind regards
George Bosch
2005 Disco3 TDV6 S
2003 Range Rover Td6
1998 Disco1 ES 300Tdi (sold)
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| 22nd Oct 2012 5:36 am |
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Gazavich
Member Since: 07 Jun 2005
Location: Thorpe surrey
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Get your skates on boys Tescos are selling Castrol Activo oil for £1.44 per litre 8) HSE TDV6 Silver : "Avin it large"
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| 24th Oct 2012 4:46 pm |
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rockcrawler
Member Since: 31 Oct 2012
Location: Ferring
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chalky wrote:I've been adding 2T for a while now, it takes a lot of the tappety idling noise off the Euro 4 engine and makes pick up sound a little smoother, I've been adding about 250ml that way I get X4 applications from a 1litre bottle.
I've also got a 250ml bottle so that I can just do a one shot application at the pump.
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| 11th Dec 2012 3:20 pm |
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NJSS
Member Since: 06 May 2009
Location: Catherington, Hampshire.
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No - 250 would only treat 50 litres.
The suggested ratio is 1:200 - some people, myself included
go over that somewhat.
So:-
250 cc to 50 litres
200 cc to 40 litres
100 cc to 20 litres
put the Castrol Activo 2T in first when refuelling so that it's
well mixed by the incoming fuel.
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none Electric or H2 fuel cell - yet.
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| 11th Dec 2012 3:56 pm |
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rockcrawler
Member Since: 31 Oct 2012
Location: Ferring
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NJSS wrote:No - 250 would only treat 50 litres.
The suggested ratio is 1:200 - some people, myself included
go over that somewhat.
So:-
250 cc to 50 litres
200 cc to 40 litres
100 cc to 20 litres
put the Castrol Activo 2T in first when refuelling so that it's
well mixed by the incoming fuel.
NJSS
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| 11th Dec 2012 4:05 pm |
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NJSS
Member Since: 06 May 2009
Location: Catherington, Hampshire.
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The consensus appears to be that one should use JASO FC rated compliant mineral oil such as Castrol Actevo 2T, it has been suggested that JASO FB mineral is also OK.
Carlube low-ash appears to be mineral & JASO FB compliant so should be OK; but no warranties !
NJSS Am I Gammon or Woke ? - I neither know nor care.
2016 Discovery 4 Landmark
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1973 MG B GT V8 - 3.9L John Eales engine, 5 speed R380 gearbox, since 1975.
1959 MGA roadster - 1.9L Peter Burgess Engine - 5 speed gearbox
Past LRs - Multiple FFRs, Discos & a Series I - some petrol, some diesel,
none Electric or H2 fuel cell - yet.
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| 11th Dec 2012 4:16 pm |
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jsamuelson
Member Since: 07 Feb 2011
Location: Cornwall
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Well I trawled through the whole thread and others and poured about 500ml of Actevo into the tank at today's fill. I also applied some to my left foot, so my next purchase will be a long/flexible necked funnel.
Very short drive afterwards, can't say I noticed much difference...yet.
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| 12th Dec 2012 3:02 pm |
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hgbosch
Member Since: 25 Oct 2010
Location: Pretoria and Zürich, Switzerland
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Hi guys
the main reason to use JASO-FC compliant 2so in mineral or part synthetic form is two-fold:
1. It is DPF friendly, i.e. it won't clog up the DPF
2. This is the main one - It is formulated to remove and prevent the build up of carbon deposits most effectively.
#2 is also the main reason, why DPF-equipped cars spiked with 2sO experience a much longer interval between DPF regeneration (longer intervals = less solid particles in the exhaust gas). EX AFRICA SEMPER ALIQUID NOVI
SEMPER IN FAECIBUS SUMUS SOLE, PROFUNDUM VARIAT
with kind regards
George Bosch
2005 Disco3 TDV6 S
2003 Range Rover Td6
1998 Disco1 ES 300Tdi (sold)
And some more serious stuff
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| 13th Dec 2012 4:42 am |
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Barn1e
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Member Since: 28 Aug 2006
Location: Mid-sussex
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jsamuelson wrote: I also applied some to my left foot, so my next purchase will be a long/flexible necked funnel.
The Actevo has a pull out nozzle to make pouring more accurate. 2005, TDV6 S, Auto, 190k miles, owned from new, V8 Brake Upgrade, Nancom Evo, RLD protector, BAS EGR blanking & Remap, separate ATF cooler, changing all the fluids ahead of time.
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| 13th Dec 2012 11:07 am |
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jsamuelson
Member Since: 07 Feb 2011
Location: Cornwall
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Barn1e wrote:jsamuelson wrote: I also applied some to my left foot, so my next purchase will be a long/flexible necked funnel.
The Actevo has a pull out nozzle to make pouring more accurate.
I saw that but it seemed not quite long enough. I'll try and manoeuvre the bottle a bit better next time...it was cold!
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| 13th Dec 2012 11:48 am |
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tony bennett
Member Since: 28 Jul 2005
Location: South West
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I just found this thread and had a very, err long read 
I own a 2005 TDV6 SE D3 which I understand is a model not fitted with a dpf, could someone put me right on this please?
I also have never put any oil into my fuel tank in the 6 years I have owned it but after reading this thread think I will give it a go.
I will have a look at what my local ASDA has to offer. regards
tony
05 "Battlestar Galactica"
In 7 years ownership
09/13 New Battery (I did that)
11/13 new alternator. (I did that)
2 x EGR Blanked. (I did that )
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| 29th Jan 2013 11:19 am |
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rockcrawler
Member Since: 31 Oct 2012
Location: Ferring
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Just filled my tank right up £120
Forgot to add the 2sO do we think it will ok to put some in now as i would have thought with driving it should mix ok D3 Metropolis Bonatti Grey-Alpaca Leather-adaptive headlights-fridge-EGR blanking kit-Harmen Karden-Cruise-4x4 info enabled-Tinted Windows-Heated F&R Seats-Rosen rear Entertainment-LED'S everywhere -Smoked Side Repeaters-Rear Aircon-Vredestein Wintrac 4 Extreme-Puddle and Footwell Lamps-Stainless Steel Side Protection Tubes- NEW ASHTRAY ( thanks to dsd1036 )
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| 29th Jan 2013 11:30 am |
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chalky
Member Since: 22 Aug 2008
Location: Yorkshire
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I'd wait and add it next time to be honest
For no other reason than the fact I think the oil will dissipate better in the tank as its washed around and suspended in the fuel ?
That's all my own thinking which is probably wrong  Only dead fish go with the Flow !
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| 29th Jan 2013 11:50 am |
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chalky
Member Since: 22 Aug 2008
Location: Yorkshire
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tony bennett wrote:I just found this thread and had a very, err long read
I own a 2005 TDV6 SE D3 which I understand is a model not fitted with a dpf, could someone put me right on this please?
I also have never put any oil into my fuel tank in the 6 years I have owned it but after reading this thread think I will give it a go.
I will have a look at what my local ASDA has to offer.
Go to a TESCO 24 hour store with fuel station attached it looks like they are selling Castrol Actevo again cheap again
It looks like it is £2 per litre Only dead fish go with the Flow !
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| 29th Jan 2013 11:53 am |
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