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subaru60
Member Since: 05 Oct 2012
Location: crawley
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brought this from tesco is this ok to use in with the diesel or should i take it back and get the fc rated 2 t oil
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 10th Oct 2012 9:08 pm |
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StaffsNick
Member Since: 21 May 2012
Location: North Staffordshire
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Most people seem to think that mineral 2T should be used and not synthetic, although as I'm no where near an expert, I'd struggle to explain why. I was Castrol Actevo 2T, also sold at my local tesco for around £4.50 a litre.
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| 10th Oct 2012 9:20 pm |
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Biffysun
Member Since: 09 Jul 2011
Location: Central
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Theres info on here that the fully synthetic stuff doesn't mix well, the 2T JASO FC rated stuff (Castrol Actevo - which is mineral) is generally regarded as about the best for the cash but JASO FB mineral is OK
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| 10th Oct 2012 9:37 pm |
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NJSS
Member Since: 06 May 2009
Location: Catherington, Hampshire.
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Am I right in thinking that the issue is one of "ash" after burning?
Fully synthetic leaves more ash than mineral?
Either way Biffysun is correct when he says Castrol Actevo 2T seems to be the answer.
Prices, even at Tescos, vary greatly from £12+ per litre on the internet down to £2.87 a litre:-
http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic79420-300.ht
I really cannot understand the pricing, particularly at Tesco.
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| 10th Oct 2012 9:54 pm |
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DerbyshireDisco
Member Since: 12 Mar 2012
Location: Derbyshire
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Mineral is the way to go as I understand it. Displaced Yorkshireman.
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| 10th Oct 2012 10:02 pm |
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subaru60
Member Since: 05 Oct 2012
Location: crawley
Posts: 277
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is this mainly cos of cost as this i got tonight was reduced from £10 to£5 but if its not going to do the right job then ill take it back but if its ok to use ill use this bottle then next time get the other stuff dont want to cause any problems using this if it no good
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| 10th Oct 2012 10:26 pm |
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Biffysun
Member Since: 09 Jul 2011
Location: Central
Posts: 1788
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Here's an extract (courtesy Disco_Mikey) from another post on here, it should answer most of your questions hopefully
M3DPO wrote:
Semi-synthetic low ash Jaso f-c is the best you can use...
...Low ash mineral is ok but not as good as semi-synthetic, full synthetic which is The Best[u] is a no go due to price.
chalky wrote:
..., the general consensus was the cheaper the better ?
If you are right I agree with above post ref quiter start up etc smoothed out idle ! But both my EGR's are fubarred so maybe my low spec mineral oil has helped them deteriorate ?
AIUI, Semi or Fully synthetic does not have the same chemical make up of mineral oil, and doesnt mix properly with the fuel. Again AIUI, it wont cause any issues, but is a waste of time + money.
The above may or may not be true, but all I ever used was a cheapo JASO FC (because I am a tight ! ) and never had any issues
The best oil you can use is a mineral JASO FD, but finding it at the right price proves tricky
Mineral JASO FC is the most commonly available, and is usually the cheapest. Currently £5 for a litre of Catrol Actevo from Tesco
My own finding were pretty much as others have stated, easier starting, smoother running, less smoke, slightly better MPG.
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| 10th Oct 2012 10:32 pm |
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Hess
Member Since: 07 Mar 2011
Location: Highlands
Posts: 1533
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The majority will say mineral is the way to go.
So, if you could exchange it easily then you may as well
do that. Low ash, JASO FC is ideal if you can get that.
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| 10th Oct 2012 10:33 pm |
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subaru60
Member Since: 05 Oct 2012
Location: crawley
Posts: 277
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so what you are saying is it wont cause any harm but at the same time it wont do what it is supposed to do because it dont mix properly if thats the case ill take it back thanks for the info
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| 10th Oct 2012 10:39 pm |
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subaru60
Member Since: 05 Oct 2012
Location: crawley
Posts: 277
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TOOK IT BACK TODAY AND GOT THE ACTEVO ONE THAT YOU ALL SEEM TO USE ON OFFER ASWELL £2.96 LOADS ON THE SHELFS
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| 11th Oct 2012 1:13 pm |
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Snow White
Member Since: 16 Aug 2012
Location: Mid Norfolk
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I wonder if Tesco has twigged that Discovery owners are buying vast amounts of this stuff, rather than spotty 17yrs old's on smokey clamped out 2 stroke scooters  RRS HSE 2012 Stage 1 remap, timed heater General Grabbers
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| 12th Oct 2012 11:08 am |
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whamber1
Member Since: 12 Mar 2012
Location: Chatham
Posts: 87
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Just got a litre of Castrol Actevo 2T for £1.48 yes £1.48 I couldn't believe it.
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| 24th Oct 2012 9:09 pm |
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M3DPO
Member Since: 22 Sep 2010
Location: Notts.
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whamber1 wrote:Just got a litre of Castrol Actevo 2T for £1.48 yes £1.48 I couldn't believe it.
Did anyone see you 
In answer to the OP full synthetic will not do any harm only good, it will only do the same job as semi-synthetic low ash, just cost more. It can when others can't,
It will when others won't,
It goes where others don't.
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| 24th Oct 2012 9:30 pm |
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M3DPO
Member Since: 22 Sep 2010
Location: Notts.
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Biffysun wrote:
If you are right I agree with above post ref quiter start up etc smoothed out idle ! But both my EGR's are fubarred so maybe my low spec mineral oil has helped them deteriorate ?
No it hasn't helped them deteriote, with out it they would have gone sooner, possibly along with the lp/hp pump, injectors etc. It can when others can't,
It will when others won't,
It goes where others don't.
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| 24th Oct 2012 9:39 pm |
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whamber1
Member Since: 12 Mar 2012
Location: Chatham
Posts: 87
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M3DPO wrote:whamber1 wrote:Just got a litre of Castrol Actevo 2T for £1.48 yes £1.48 I couldn't believe it.
Did anyone see you
In answer to the OP full synthetic will not do any harm only good, it will only do the same job as semi-synthetic low ash, just cost more.
Tried to put a picture on with bottle and receipt but couldn't work it out.
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| 24th Oct 2012 9:40 pm |
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