So the fleet is now a little smaller, Scooter has been sold, was not being used.
Currently the Clio is given the same oil as the Taxi. But can be given 0w40, 5w40 or 10w40 and in the handbook also 10w50!
Taxi takes 0w40, 5w40 and 10w40.
Both same specs, though Taxi can take HDEO to CI 4.
The Pathfinder takes 5w30 to C3 though I have given 5w40 C3 a try this time to compare to previous 5w30 C3 both over 5k.
Now the C3 spec is basically an A3/B3/B4 oil will low saps.
The same year Clio with same engine but the Renault DPF system called FAP takes 5w30 C3.
I am thinking that 5w30 will possibly slightly improve economy on the Clio. As the DPF version has slightly better co2 emissions.
The 10w40 is a little to thick when cold in the Clio as it is slightly slower to turn over when cold when compared to Mobil 1 0w40.
The Taxi is either going to be kept on Mobil 1 0w40 or I will go to the distributer in Southampton and purchase the Delvac 5w40 I have been considering, it is a CI 4 oil that comes in 20 litre barrels so one will last nearly six months.
But back to the real issue.
I can't see there being any issue with putting a low saps oil in a non DPF equipped diesel, perhaps it will even be beneficial as it could reduce exhaust emissions and perhaps help the EGR valve to remain clean for longer.
The Pathfinder has had no ill effects from the 5w40, but I am sure the fuel economy is a little bit worse than before, though I rarely drive it so perhaps I am imagining it.
I am thinking of extending the Pathfinder OCI to 8k miles as that will mean two OCI a year and the Clio will stay the same at 8/9k so still two OCI a year.
Due to postage costs I will be sending four UOA to Blackstone in a few months.
Carlube 5w30 C3 5k miles. Pathfinder
Castrol Edge 5w40 C3 5k miles. Pathfinder (interval not completed, might run it to 7/8k)
Maxlife Diesel synth blend 10w40 8k miles. Taxi.
Mobil 1 New Life 0w40 7/8k miles. Taxi.
Pathfinder is also about to get treated to Forte DPF cleaner as a bit of preventative maintenance.
All comments welcomed.
Currently the Clio is given the same oil as the Taxi. But can be given 0w40, 5w40 or 10w40 and in the handbook also 10w50!
Taxi takes 0w40, 5w40 and 10w40.
Both same specs, though Taxi can take HDEO to CI 4.
The Pathfinder takes 5w30 to C3 though I have given 5w40 C3 a try this time to compare to previous 5w30 C3 both over 5k.
Now the C3 spec is basically an A3/B3/B4 oil will low saps.
The same year Clio with same engine but the Renault DPF system called FAP takes 5w30 C3.
I am thinking that 5w30 will possibly slightly improve economy on the Clio. As the DPF version has slightly better co2 emissions.
The 10w40 is a little to thick when cold in the Clio as it is slightly slower to turn over when cold when compared to Mobil 1 0w40.
The Taxi is either going to be kept on Mobil 1 0w40 or I will go to the distributer in Southampton and purchase the Delvac 5w40 I have been considering, it is a CI 4 oil that comes in 20 litre barrels so one will last nearly six months.
But back to the real issue.
I can't see there being any issue with putting a low saps oil in a non DPF equipped diesel, perhaps it will even be beneficial as it could reduce exhaust emissions and perhaps help the EGR valve to remain clean for longer.
The Pathfinder has had no ill effects from the 5w40, but I am sure the fuel economy is a little bit worse than before, though I rarely drive it so perhaps I am imagining it.
I am thinking of extending the Pathfinder OCI to 8k miles as that will mean two OCI a year and the Clio will stay the same at 8/9k so still two OCI a year.
Due to postage costs I will be sending four UOA to Blackstone in a few months.
Carlube 5w30 C3 5k miles. Pathfinder
Castrol Edge 5w40 C3 5k miles. Pathfinder (interval not completed, might run it to 7/8k)
Maxlife Diesel synth blend 10w40 8k miles. Taxi.
Mobil 1 New Life 0w40 7/8k miles. Taxi.
Pathfinder is also about to get treated to Forte DPF cleaner as a bit of preventative maintenance.
All comments welcomed.