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Bermudan 75 · Posted 25 Feb 2026, 11:13 #1

Any recommendations for a particular brand of engine oil?

I believe MGR recommended Mobil but that was 20 odd years ago.

Mick · Posted 25 Feb 2026, 12:24 #2

Any 10w.-40 semi synthetic is the way to go. Manufacturer of choice? You choose. Castrol was, AFAICT, the manufacturer of oil distributed by MGR or Xpart under their own labels. I'm sure you already know all this Mike.

Info for those that don't

DMGRS do a kit, oil and filter at very reasonable price. 5ltrs oil is not quite enough, from dry it uses 6 ltrs. A change with new filter it should be around 5.2-5.3ltrs.

https://www.dmgrs.co.uk/collections/servicing-kits/products/kv6-oil-and-filter-kit-lpw100161-5l-10w40-semi-synthetic-oil-1

Don't forget your sump plug washer.

https://www.dmgrs.co.uk/products/sump-plug-sump-washer-plug-washer-kit-all-k-series-l-series-and-kv6-engines-200-400-600-25-45-75-zr-zs-zt-lsf100040-alu1403?_pos=1&_sid=99b9805fe&_ss=r&variant=303240967

Arctic · Posted 25 Feb 2026, 23:33 #3

I only ever use Smith & Allan oils in my cars all my FL1 and FL2 also the rover 75 when i had it.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/371690497772

takestock · Posted 26 Feb 2026, 08:44 #4

Another vote for Smith and Allan as per recommendation on the freelander forums

Bermudan 75 · Posted 26 Feb 2026, 17:39 #5

I have used Smith & Allan for ATF but when I entered my reg into their search for engine oil I got the following message:
We do not currently have any Engine [BMW M47R] recommendations available to purchase online, please call the team on 01325 462228 for further assistance.

All sorted now I ordered 5 litres as per the link.

(I already have a replacement sump plug and washer).

Mick · Posted 26 Feb 2026, 19:31 #6

Sorry chaps I was a usual just thinking V6. Tend to forget that there are other types of engine. Nasty, dirty, smelly, oil burning things.

Spawn of the devil.

Bernard · Posted 27 Feb 2026, 20:36 #7

Mick wrote:Sorry chaps I was a usual just thinking V6. Tend to forget that there are other types of engine. Nasty, dirty, smelly, oil burning things. Spawn of the devil.

Quite agree with you Mick. I've only ever had one diesel car and that was a company owned one. Managed to swap it for a Rover 600 petrol. It did help that I was a director of the company at the time over 30 years ago. Swore that I'd never have another one.

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