Sadrover Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 Hi all I'm new to this forum and to Range Rovers world. I recently owned a 2000 2.5 DSE with only 75000 Kms on the clock and full service log. After 3000kms, all running in good condition, changed the oil to 5W40 synthetic and in 2000Kms the level dropped by half betwen min. and max. level. Have I bought a lemon , or are there other issues? Regards Ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEANO3528 Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 Welcome to the forum, Ed. A quick check of spec's reveals you are apparently using the incorrect oil, and this can cause the symptoms you are having. 5w/30 - cold climate 10w/30 Synthetic - moderate climate 10w/50 - hot climate 10w/40 Synthetic - alternative moderate climate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sadrover Posted January 18, 2006 Author Share Posted January 18, 2006 A quick check of spec's reveals you are apparently using the incorrect oil, and this can cause the symptoms you are having. 5w/30 - cold climate 10w/30 Synthetic - moderate climate 10w/50 - hot climate 10w/40 Synthetic - alternative moderate climate Valvoline lubricant advisor: MaxLife 10W-40 VR1 Racing Oil 5W-50 I've changed from Maxlife to VR1 (it is 5W50, not 5W40 as said before). The difference - more than 0.5 l /1000Kms is too much more than I expected. I'll go back to 10W40 and watch head gasket meanwhile Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEANO3528 Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 I certainly wasn't aware of issues with the beemer head gaskets! I quoted specs from Autodata, a respected journal I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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