What Oil Do You Use for Diesel Engines?

[dsmith]

I use Delo 400 @90ish for 20L. Even the old Delo Gold $88/20L is higher specs that required for a TD42T.

[tassie wombat]

has anyone used this? BP VANELLUS MULTI-FLEET 15w40

[nissannewby]

TD42 the spec is- API CC, CD, CE, CF, CF-4 or JASO DH-1*1. There will be a spec like that in your owners manual as long as the oil you have is to that spec then no worries.

[dsmith]

It just goes to show how basic and old the TD42 is when the minimum recommended oil grade is CC!! Having said that I wouldn't have it any other way. I checked the valve clearance on my td42t the other day for the fist time in 3 years. Spot on a 0.35mm, can't argue about that.

[tassie wombat]

i got this from the bp web site.its what they are recomending for the 4.2 td gu.but it doesnt mention the numbers you listed?????

Vanellus Multi-Fleet


Mid-ash SAE 15W-40 multigrade diesel engine oil that is the perfect logistical solution as a versatile mixed fleet oil, incorporating the latest advancements in lubricant technology to provide maximum performance on a wide variety of heavy duty diesel engines. Specially developed to give a high level of performance and protection for a wide range of European Heavy Duty Diesel Engines including those engines complying with the stringent Euro 3 and Euro 4 emission standards.

SAE 15W-40, API CI-4, CH-4, ACEA E7, E5, Global DHD-1, Cat ECF-2, Volvo VDS-3, MB Approval 228.3, Mack EO-M Plus, MTU type 2 approved

Applications

• US and Japanese heavy duty diesel engines, European engine technology requiring ACEA E7, E5, and Euro 3 and Euro 4 emission standards back to

[tassie wombat]

any thoughts??

[Jamesandlizk]

I too am using Nulon 15 40. In a 99 GU 2.8lt TD.
bit smoky on start up but car sounds and runs great.

[threedogs]

Just reading through this thread, seems to me that different oils run better in different engines, what may be ok for one is no good for another.
The Delo400 seems to be most popular followed by Penrite 0w50' Also most are not taking into account if the EGR is blocked or not, this is
extending service intervals. I'll use Penrite next oil change to try as been using Nissan oil till now. This post concerns Z30 only as that was
what I was reading.

[Ronin]

Took my Simpson Editon for its first service and while I was there spoke to the service manager and they use Valvoline 10w40 semi synthetic oil.

So I am thinking I should stick to it for my 5k oil change.

[chevracer383]

I use Valvoline Durablend 10w-40 (DuraBlend SAE 10W-40 is a semi-synthetic motor oil formulated with a combination of synthetic and premium quality base stocks and advanced additive technology. DuraBlend 10W-40 meets the stringent ACEA A3/B3 specification for European vehicles) in my GUIII 3.0l. Valvoline Synpower is a full synthetic option. You can also use Engine armour which is from Valvoline as well.

All I can say is that this is a good quality oil that is the correct grade for my vehicle and I have had no adverse effects from using it.