Engine Oil

[Eloco]

Just wondering what engine oil people are using in 3.0 di engines. I have always favoured Mobil 1, using Mobil One 0w 40 full synth at the moment but engine seems a little noisy on acceleration. Have people found different oils have made a difference to how quiet the engine runs. Any thoughts?

 

[macabethiel]

Oil options

If you are using Mobil 1 ESP formula its a 5W-40 and that should be ok but standard Mobil 1 is 0W-30 I think that is a little thin.

I use MB 229.51 as it is a Low Ash spec oil for modern injuection systems and I work part time at a Merc Dealer so get a discount.

 

[Eloco]

That is what I'm starting to think. I used the Mobil oil spec finder but now looking on the Opie site it says 10W40 so I think I might try an oil change. I did try the ESP but it seemed even noisier on that.

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[Blocky10]

I use comma semi synthetic 10w-40 as listed on their website and change it every 5k with a new filter every other change. It's been great and I do a fair bit of heavy towing.