2019 Land Rover Range Rover L405 3.0 Supercharged V6 oil

[mkiv808]

Just picked up one of these with extremely low miles. I want to keep this tip top as timing chain issues seem to come about using factory OCI. I plan on every 5k miles.

I have an Amsoil membership as I use it in my sports cars and am generally a fan. However, on their oil finder they don’t have a recommended oil for this vehicle. I’d love to run 0w20 Signature Series, but not sure if it’s appropriate. Any downsides to running it?

Other oils I’ve considered:

Liqui Moly LM20408 0W20 Special Tec LR
Liqui Moly LM20236 0W20 Top Tec 6200
Amsoil 0w20 LS Euro
Ravenol ECS 0w20
Mobil 1 ESP 0w20

I’m not necessarily looking to save money here, though the free shipping and discounts on my Amsoil account don’t hurt. I’m looking for the best protection!

Appreciate any insight.

 

[JavierH19]

If you are looking for the best protection and want to protect the timing chains use an ll-01 oil which means minimum 3.5 hths and change more frequently. So no 20 grade.

 

[wings&wheels]

Just picked up one of these with extremely low miles. I want to keep this tip top as timing chain issues seem to come about using factory OCI. I plan on every 5k miles.

I have an Amsoil membership as I use it in my sports cars and am generally a fan. However, on their oil finder they don’t have a recommended oil for this vehicle. I’d love to run 0w20 Signature Series, but not sure if it’s appropriate. Any downsides to running it?

Other oils I’ve considered:

Liqui Moly LM20408 0W20 Special Tec LR
Liqui Moly LM20236 0W20 Top Tec 6200
Amsoil 0w20 LS Euro
Ravenol ECS 0w20
Mobil 1 ESP 0w20

I’m not necessarily looking to save money here, though the free shipping and discounts on my Amsoil account don’t hurt. I’m looking for the best protection!

Appreciate any insight.

Congrats. Nice truck, I just traded in our '20 with the P400 mild hybrid. We had no major issues w/ the vehicle in ~80k miles, however some were on the horizon.

I went to a 0w-30 after the warranty period for my past RR's and would recommend that.

 

[mkiv808]

I do always like a heavier weight.

No concern with tight tolerances/passageways and going with 30 weight?

 

[mkiv808]

If you are looking for the best protection and want to protect the timing chains use an ll-01 oil which means minimum 3.5 hths and change more frequently. So no 20 grade.

So Amsoil 0w30 Euro MS is LL-01 and has an HTHS of 3.5.

 

[JavierH19]

So Amsoil 0w30 Euro MS is LL-01 and has an HTHS of 3.5.

That'd be good to use.

 

[YZJB]

No concern with tight tolerances/passageways and going with 30 weight?

Absolutely not. You could even run a 0W-40/5W-40 in one of those and also have no issues at all.

But for one of these a Euro 0W-30/5W-30 would be perfect.

 

[mkiv808]

I guess my question is, is the timing chain stretch and guides issue more of a sludge or thinning issue from long OCI’s? Assume we can only guess.

 

[YZJB]

I guess my question is, is the timing chain stretch and guides issue more of a sludge or thinning issue from long OCI’s? Assume we can only guess.

Thin oil plus soot in the oil from direct injection is what wears them out.

That’s why a Euro 3.5 HTHS oil plus shorter intervals is so important to avoid chain stretch.

 

[Chris142]

I do always like a heavier weight.

No concern with tight tolerances/passageways and going with 30 weight?

Clearances have not changed since the 40's

 

[Kalle.J]

So Amsoil 0w30 Euro MS is LL-01 and has an HTHS of 3.5.

Atleast 3.5, check Amsoils website for exact spec.

M1 ESP 0W30 available at Walmart for good price though.

 

[mkiv808]

Any benefit on running 0w20 only in winter? I do a lot of drives to far north New England in very cold temps.

 

[YZJB]

Any benefit on running 0w20 only in winter? I do a lot of drives to far north New England in very cold temps.

No, 0W-30 will be suitable year-round. Don’t chop and change oils twice a year

 

[mm3846]

I'm running Castrol Euro 0w40 in my V8. As others said, short OCIs and weight+ detergent heavy oil.

 

[FranklinJL]

That engine needs a 40wt.....Mobil 1 0w40 Euro would be perfect for that application, as its a lighter 40wt

 

[mkiv808]

Atleast 3.5, check Amsoils website for exact spec.

M1 ESP 0W30 available at Walmart for good price though.

Anyone have opinions between the Mobil 1 ESP and the Amsoil Euro oils? Say 0w30 in both.

ESP slightly cheaper, which is nice, but I don’t mind spending the money if the Amsoil is a bit better.

 

[vronline00]

That engine needs a 40wt.....Mobil 1 0w40 Euro would be perfect for that application, as its a lighter 40wt

Lighter? Not anymore…

 

[FranklinJL]

Lighter? Not anymore…

It still shears down fast to a 30wt

 

[mkiv808]

Anyone have opinions between the Mobil 1 ESP and the Amsoil Euro oils? Say 0w30 in both.

ESP slightly cheaper, which is nice, but I don’t mind spending the money if the Amsoil is a bit better.

I’ve gone with the Amsoil for now. Will see if I notice any differences with noise/smoothness over dealership Castrol.

 

[mkiv808]

Has anyone that’s run 0w30 or 0w40 on these done a UOA?