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OLOSTEVE

Member Since: 18 Dec 2016
Location: Swanton Abbott, Norfolk NR10 5DU
Posts: 334

2014 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Auto Firenze Red

Castrol Oil prices

For the last 5 years I have used, Castrol Edge Professional, ST JLR 03.5005 (C1).
I can get 5 Litres, from Germany, £49.13. Postage Free.
Opie oil, £77.50
But I can also buy 5 Litres of Castrol Edge, 5W-30 VW50400/50700 £33
Are there any Oil gurus on here that can explain the difference and why C1 oil is more expensive?

30th Jun 2020 10:11 am

Billsy

Member Since: 09 Dec 2013
Location: Mid Sussex
Posts: 180

2007 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Auto Tonga Green

I think the C1 oil is low ash content for engines with DPF?
My Evoke uses the more expensive C1 and has a DPF where as my Freelander uses the B spec cheaper oil and has no DPF.

I didn't realise this till I bought the Evoke. I thought, both have the same engine I could save some cash on servicing.

30th Jun 2020 2:07 pm

sid

Member Since: 16 Jul 2015
Location: devon
Posts: 493

2009 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Manual Stornoway Grey

at the Renault dealers,early dpf days,we attributed early dpf failure to the wrong oils.

30th Jun 2020 6:52 pm

Jack frost

Member Since: 21 Dec 2011
Location: UK
Posts: 796

Millers oil 5w 30 C1 5lts £30 same spec as Castrol, C1 is low ash for cars with DPF fitted. Give the guys @ Opie oil a bell & I can guarantee you they will confirm that Millers XF LONGLIFE C1 is perfect for a Freelander 2.

Last edited by Jack frost on 1st Jul 2020 10:37 am. Edited 2 times in total

30th Jun 2020 6:54 pm

Bobupndown

Member Since: 26 Dec 2014
Location: Upside down behind the TV!
Posts: 2816

2014 Freelander 2 SD4 GS Auto Orkney Grey

I use Millers C1 which is indeed the correct spec for dpf freelanders.
All of millers products are excellent, I really recommend them. Landrover - turning owners into mechanics since 1948

2014 Orkney grey Freelander SD4 GS.
2004 Zambezi silver Discovery 2 Td5 (Gone)
1963 Surf blue Morris Mini Minor Super de Luxe (my little toy)

1st Jul 2020 7:55 am

scrimple

Member Since: 07 May 2010
Location: Allington
Posts: 317

2013 Freelander 2 SD4 XS Auto Ipanema Sand

Sorry but I am confused here, I thought the engine oil went into the engine not the fuel so I really don't see how engine oil affects the DPF system, it is not as if the two are mixed, or is it? MY2014 SD4 XS
Ipanema Sand

MY10 TD4-e GS Manual
Lago Grey Now retired after 8 trouble free years

1st Jul 2020 8:00 am

Badger51

Member Since: 01 Mar 2014
Location: Coffs Harbour
Posts: 966

@scrimple, have a read of this, it will explain things to you.

https://www.opieoils.co.uk/t-dpf-diesel-pa...ained.aspx (Now Sold). 2008 Freelander 2 (Nazca Sand) SE TD4 Auto. Statutory write off & on WOVR for hail damage but still road legal.
171037Km as of 09/05/22
Superchips Bluefin Flash
Nanocom Evo II (also sold)

1st Jul 2020 9:01 am

OLOSTEVE

Member Since: 18 Dec 2016
Location: Swanton Abbott, Norfolk NR10 5DU
Posts: 334

Bobupndown wrote:
I use Millers C1 which is indeed the correct spec for dpf freelanders.
All of millers products are excellent, I really recommend them.

Thank you for all your tech. support. On a personal note I have been using Castrol products since the early 60's, even down to using a drop of, Castrol R, with petrol, in the days before the term, "Petrol Head", was invented.
So I guess, customer loyalty and trust places an important part of my choice and an additional cost of say £20 over the year is insignificant. What has really dismayed me is the price difference, Opie Oil are charging for Castrol and what I can buy the same oil from Germany, postage free. Had no response from, Opie, when asked if they would price match.

1st Jul 2020 10:58 am

Steve D

Member Since: 19 Jan 2013
Location: Essexshire
Posts: 4109

If you want cheap C1 oil, look up Granville C1 on Amazon. £21 delivered for 5 litres. Past: FL2 TD4 HSE Auto
Evoque SD4 Dynamic Lux Auto
Present: Audi A3 S Line.

1st Jul 2020 1:37 pm

Bobupndown

Member Since: 26 Dec 2014
Location: Upside down behind the TV!
Posts: 2816

Quote:
even down to using a drop of, Castrol R, with petrol, in the days before the term, "Petrol Head", was invented.

Nothing like it , sadly an almost forgotten aroma nowadays, classic motorcycle racers still using it - fabulous smell! Landrover - turning owners into mechanics since 1948

2014 Orkney grey Freelander SD4 GS.
2004 Zambezi silver Discovery 2 Td5 (Gone)
1963 Surf blue Morris Mini Minor Super de Luxe (my little toy)

1st Jul 2020 2:22 pm

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