Engine oil

ADO282 · 31st July 2020, 17:51

I work on the premise that regular oil and filter changes are a good idea for any engine.

After using the last of the oil I had earlier in the year, I went to my local friendly garage to buy another 20 litre container of the Vauxhall Trade Club 10w40 I'd bought a couple of years ago.

I got one of the things I'd been after namely the PAS pipe from the rack to the pump, however the news that VTC were no more was a bit of a blow..

So my reluctance to shop about at the moment led me to take a look on eBay, so the question is, has anyone had experience of using Mannol Defender 10w40?

It seems to meet the specification required for the KV6, but as always first hand experience is key in these type of matters.

This is the oil in question.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/20L-Semi-...MAAOSwiNBc1Y2d

Chris

SD1too · 31st July 2020, 19:10

Chris,

It meets the spec. and it's a bargain. Go for it!

Simon

ADO282 · 31st July 2020, 19:48

Thanks for that Simon, I see you too have a V6, have you used this particular brand yourself?

I only ask as I once owned a Peugeot fitted with the XUD engine, and it sounded much more clattery with different brands of oil........not that that really equates to the silky smooth V6 of course.

When it comes to oil changes, I tend to do them a little more frequently than in the handbook, hence the quantity, which if I buy a 1 litre bottle as well should see four changes if my maths is right......I just didn't want to shell out on an unknown if the more experienced members had a better choice.

Chris

SD1too · 31st July 2020, 21:49

Hi Chris,

I haven't used Mannol Defender but so long as you stick to 10W40 which meets the specified standards you'll have no problems if my long history of car maintenance is anything to go by!

Simon

trikey · 31st July 2020, 21:54

We use defender in ours, it gets changed at 6k and has been perfectly fine.

Blink · 1st August 2020, 10:53

https://www.mannol.de/products/motor...-oils/defender

ADO282 · 8th August 2020, 21:00

Just a quick update on this one, I bought the Mannol 10/40 and changed the oil and filter on Thursday.

Combined with fixing the splashy misfire (duff pencil coil) and a new set of plugs, a new air filter along with a replacement shannon tube, the car is running beautifully !!

It sounds much quieter, and it certainly is a lot smoother.

Thanks to all who contributed.

Chris

31st July 2020, 17:51	#1
ADO282 Banned ROVER 75 Connoisseur Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: BRACKNELL Posts: 270 Thanks: 125 Thanked 130 Times in 92 Posts	Engine oil I work on the premise that regular oil and filter changes are a good idea for any engine. After using the last of the oil I had earlier in the year, I went to my local friendly garage to buy another 20 litre container of the Vauxhall Trade Club 10w40 I'd bought a couple of years ago. I got one of the things I'd been after namely the PAS pipe from the rack to the pump, however the news that VTC were no more was a bit of a blow.. So my reluctance to shop about at the moment led me to take a look on eBay, so the question is, has anyone had experience of using Mannol Defender 10w40? It seems to meet the specification required for the KV6, but as always first hand experience is key in these type of matters. This is the oil in question. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/20L-Semi-...MAAOSwiNBc1Y2d Chris

31st July 2020, 19:10	#2
SD1too Doesn't do things by halves Rover 75 2.5 Connoisseur Auto (1999) Dealer launch model. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Former Middlesex Posts: 20,387 Thanks: 1,587 Thanked 3,749 Times in 3,181 Posts	Chris, It meets the spec. and it's a bargain. Go for it! Simon __________________ "Whatever is rightly done, however humble, is noble." Sir Henry Royce.

31st July 2020, 21:49	#4
SD1too Doesn't do things by halves Rover 75 2.5 Connoisseur Auto (1999) Dealer launch model. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Former Middlesex Posts: 20,387 Thanks: 1,587 Thanked 3,749 Times in 3,181 Posts	Hi Chris, I haven't used Mannol Defender but so long as you stick to 10W40 which meets the specified standards you'll have no problems if my long history of car maintenance is anything to go by! Simon __________________ "Whatever is rightly done, however humble, is noble." Sir Henry Royce.

31st July 2020, 21:54	#5
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,774 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	We use defender in ours, it gets changed at 6k and has been perfectly fine. __________________ Lest we forget..

31st July 2020, 19:48	#3
ADO282 Banned ROVER 75 Connoisseur Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: BRACKNELL Posts: 270 Thanks: 125 Thanked 130 Times in 92 Posts	Thanks for that Simon, I see you too have a V6, have you used this particular brand yourself? I only ask as I once owned a Peugeot fitted with the XUD engine, and it sounded much more clattery with different brands of oil........not that that really equates to the silky smooth V6 of course. When it comes to oil changes, I tend to do them a little more frequently than in the handbook, hence the quantity, which if I buy a 1 litre bottle as well should see four changes if my maths is right......I just didn't want to shell out on an unknown if the more experienced members had a better choice. Chris

1st August 2020, 10:53	#6
Blink Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Under the car Posts: 1,840 Thanks: 210 Thanked 244 Times in 221 Posts	https://www.mannol.de/products/motor...-oils/defender

8th August 2020, 21:00	#7
ADO282 Banned ROVER 75 Connoisseur Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: BRACKNELL Posts: 270 Thanks: 125 Thanked 130 Times in 92 Posts	Just a quick update on this one, I bought the Mannol 10/40 and changed the oil and filter on Thursday. Combined with fixing the splashy misfire (duff pencil coil) and a new set of plugs, a new air filter along with a replacement shannon tube, the car is running beautifully !! It sounds much quieter, and it certainly is a lot smoother. Thanks to all who contributed. Chris