A Quieter 2.2 Di

spm1801 · **Posted:** Mon Feb 22, 2010 5:57 pm

Umbongo wrote:

gazzauk225 wrote:

I've had mine back to the dealers where i got it and was told it was just diesel knock ????

It sounds like an old tractor when you first start it for about 20 mins or till warm do you think if i change the oil this may stop

Gaz

Gaz, you'll have to check that this oil is called up for your vehicle because I don't know what your full spec is. The only way to find out is to put your reg into this link and see what it calls up.
http://www.commaoil.com/motorists
Thanks just checked and it recommends 5W 40 will check what was put in last service and if need be change it

Gaz, if you decide to change it, don't forget to change your filter too as certain oils don't mix. :thumbs:

My T30 is in for service on Monday and have aksed them to use 5w40 oil as opposed to 5w30. Will see how it fairs after it's service.

gazzauk225 · **Posted:** Wed Feb 24, 2010 5:39 pm

Hi

Hope to get mine in on wednesday will report back and let everyone know out come

Fingers crossed

Gaz

woodsie · **Posted:** Thu Feb 25, 2010 9:52 am

Hi Cliffy, where are you,what oil are you using,who does your servicing,what mileage has your's done?

spm1801 · **Posted:** Tue Mar 02, 2010 6:07 pm

spm1801 wrote:

Umbongo wrote:

gazzauk225 wrote:

I've had mine back to the dealers where i got it and was told it was just diesel knock ????

It sounds like an old tractor when you first start it for about 20 mins or till warm do you think if i change the oil this may stop

Gaz

Gaz, you'll have to check that this oil is called up for your vehicle because I don't know what your full spec is. The only way to find out is to put your reg into this link and see what it calls up.
http://www.commaoil.com/motorists
Thanks just checked and it recommends 5W 40 will check what was put in last service and if need be change it

My T30 is in for service on Monday and have aksed them to use 5w40 oil as opposed to 5w30. Will see how it fairs after it's service.

OK, had major service on my T30 and got back today, as the dealer had it for 2 days. A thorough full service with everything changed from engine oil to rear diffs oil, air con system re-gassed, discs and pads all round..the full monty. The change of oil to 5W40 has made a big difference, it sounds almost like a 'normal car' starting up. Everything just seems tight again and runs and sounds much better all round.

Umbongo · **Posted:** Tue Mar 02, 2010 7:29 pm

I think Nissan have dropped a clanger on the diesel oil spec for the Di & DCi the 5w 30 is for the QR engines. The last time I used 5w 30 oil was in a Ford Escort 1.6 petrol that had hydraulic tappets so the oil viscosity had to be thinner. No more Death rattle eh :thumbs:

spm1801 · **Posted:** Tue Mar 02, 2010 7:40 pm

Umbongo wrote:

I think Nissan have dropped a clanger on the diesel oil spec for the Di & DCi the 5w 30 is for the QR engines. The last time I used 5w 30 oil was in a Ford Escort 1.6 petrol that had hydraulic tappets so the oil viscosity had to be thinner. No more Death rattle eh :thumbs:

So true. I did not get mine serviced at Nissan, but called them regarding oil and it seems they now use 5w40, as opposed to the recommended oil in the handbook as they now state it's too thin. Appreciate the head up on this Umbungo.

woodsie · **Posted:** Thu Mar 04, 2010 10:26 pm

Are we talking ordinary,semi,or fully synthetic?
Wonder if and when Nissan told the dealers now 5/40 ,had mine serviced in Nov and still just as bad on cold start :frown:

Umbongo · **Posted:** Fri Mar 05, 2010 4:27 am

woodsie wrote:

Are we talking ordinary,semi,or fully synthetic?
Wonder if and when Nissan told the dealers now 5/40 ,had mine serviced in Nov and still just as bad on cold start :frown:

Hi woodsie, The oil is fully synthetic.

SYNER-D 5w40 MOTOR OIL
APPLICATION
• Suitable for high performance diesel engines - including turbo charged and direct injection
designs.
• Ultimate protection in all conditions - extremes of heat and cold.
• Provides maximum performance with fuel economy.
• Fully synthetic to help keep engine clean and prolong engine life.
• Helps reduce emissions.
SPECIFICATIONS
• SAE 5w40
• API CF
• ACEA A3, B3, B4
• MB 229.3
• VW 505.00
• BMW Longlife 98

chrisuk · **Joined:** Sun Mar 08, 2009 6:50 pm **Posts:** 123

could do with a crib sheet like this for the T31. I also notice the fuel makes a difference. Im on holiday on the isle of Mull at the moment and as last year I notice the engine is much more noisy on Island fuel instead of its usual diet of BP / Shell. I try to run out by the time I leave the island and fill up with some good stuff on the mainland. The 3 garages on the island are "Gleaner" which come in a Shell tanker but I suspect it is a Shell base product. The price yesterday for this 126.9 p !!!
For the same reason I won't use supermarket fuels.

woodsie · **Posted:** Fri Mar 05, 2010 3:13 pm

Thanks Umbongo,fully synthetic 5/40 it is then in future.

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