Am I Using The Right Brand/Type/Grade Of Oil In My Van?

[ReganAndCarter]

My Fiat Scudo 2.0 Jtd (HDi engine) van has 110,000 miles and is a 2004 year. It's used mainly for short journeys and the engine seems to be good as new with no leaks and never uses a drop of oil between regular 3,000 or 4,000 mile changes.

For some years now I've been using mainly Mobil Super 2000 or occasionally Magnatec - always 10W40 grade. Slightly confusing is that some online oil checkers recommend 5W40, others 10W40. So I'm never 100 per cent sure what I should be using.

I have put up an image of the oil table in the handbook if that helps answer my questions. So, am I using the right grade for my usage, etc of the vehicle? The oils I've been using are semi-synthetic - should I stick with this type? Are the brands I'm using giving the engine the best engine protection - which is my overriding priority above all else?

Appreciate any advice from the experts.

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• ReganAndCarter
• Thursday at 11:29 PM

2004 Fiat Scudo Lubricants

 

[Harry Bloomfield]

For some years now I've been using mainly Mobil Super 2000 or occasionally Magnatec - always 10W40 grade. Slightly confusing is that some online oil checkers recommend 5W40, others 10W40. So I'm never 100 per cent sure what I should be using.

The sheet you posted, suggests that either could be used, but the 5W50W, might make starting in cold weather easier, but what ever oil you use, must meet the additional spec., in the wider column.

 

[JohnD]

The handbook says, for your diesel, 10W/40

You do not live in the Arctic or in the Sahara, so why wouldn't you?

At one time I had a vehicle that needed 5W/40, it was rarely seen and rather expensive.

Full synthetics have the advantage of lasting longer between changes, at higher cost, but you are changing your oil frequently so don't need them,

 

[norseman]

I think at that mileage & engine condition/consumption I think you've answered you own question