Where did you see this in the RAVE? post a link so we can see for ourselves.

 

Well the old filter I took off was about 1/3 the size of the WIX filter I put on, looks like the PO took it to a quick lube place as I had to replace the oil drain plug too. The filter looks huge compared to the one I took off. Couldn't find the Fram XG in stock anywhere which is what I would have gone to.

This is the one I went with.

Oil Filter 5106853
V8 4.0L 3950cc 2

 

How ironic the guy with Rave links all through his signature can't find the information.. j/k

This is what I originally saw..



But after posting I also noticed this..



So it looks like a typical Land Rover description, clear as mud. I'm going to check the engine plate on my motor.. How many different compression ratio's are there for the same motor? Seems a bit odd.

 

Page 45 in the pdf but I see no mention of using 87, even in Aus.

Fuel
8.13:1, non catalyst .................................................. ........ 91 RON minimum unleaded
9.35:1, non catalyst .................................................. ........ 95 RON minimum unleaded
9.35:1, catalyst .................................................. ............... 95 RON minimum unleaded
USA-Premium unleaded (PUG) ....................................... CLC or AKI 90 octane minimum
95 RON minimum
Australian market variations
Fuel .................................................. ................................ 91 RON minimum unleaded
Compression ratio .................................................. .......... 8.13:1
Spark plug .................................................. ...................... Champion RN12YC
Spark plug gap .................................................. ............... 0.84-0.96mm (0.033-0.038 in)
Ignition Timing at 800 rev/min max
(vacuum pipe disconnected) ............................................ 2°BTDC ± 1°
Exhaust gas idle CO .................................................. ...... 1% max (hot)

 

91 RON = 87 AKI (North America)

 

Huh, I had no idea, thanks for that Auzzie.

 

^^^ Seriously???? ^^^

NO, you and Spike are the ONLY ones running Rotella oil...Come on buddy, how long have you been on this forum?

 

Lol
Honestly Spike is the only one to ever mention much about using diesel oil, and that was in a private message. I've never come across any other conversations related to it. Afew members did ask me why I use diesel bit nothing more. I assumed it was a taboo or a less known technique.

 

Are you kidding me? You saying that tells me you've NEVER used the "SEARCH" function of this forum.

Go into the DII section and do a search for "Rotella" or "Which oil should I use" and you'll find (no joke) about 8,189,645,049 conversations about using some form of Rotella in the 4.0/4.6 motor.

 

Agreed. I'm new to rovers and these engines and even I knew to switch to Rotella on my first oil change just based on reading this forum.