oil in older diesel engines?

Honest John Back Room » Technical matters
View Threaded
Sun 22 Jan 2006 10:42
oil in older diesel engines? - scfc_151
i was wondering if it is possible to put fully synthetic diesel oil ie. 0-40w into a 1995 306 td or is this just for modern engines. i know its more expensive but am i right in thinking it lasts longer between services and works better when cold?

am i better sticking with my £12 tub if castrol GTD plus every 6000 miles

cheers
Reply | Report as offensive | Link
Sun 22 Jan 2006 12:02
oil in older diesel engines? - ssray
Dont bother,its not worth the extra expense keep changing every 6k, the fully synthetic may dislodge sludge and stuff that has built up with normal oil.
Reply | Report as offensive | Link
Sun 22 Jan 2006 13:37
oil in older diesel engines? - Hamsafar
It's up to you, personally, I would, others wouldn't, there is no definitive answer.
Reply | Report as offensive | Link
Sun 22 Jan 2006 19:38
oil in older diesel engines? - Civic8
If you dont have any problems with oil you are using,see no reason to change. fully will last longer between changes but is it worth the extra on a ten year old that has no problems-I have ten year old that should have semi in(I think its pug engine in rover)but use mineral oil as is castrol,but use Comma 10/40 works fine for me..change oil and filter every 5k,costs me £16 with filter
--
Steve
Reply | Report as offensive | Link