and just for fun, here are the gauge kits i got...
basically just making sure theyre 1/8-27NPT threads

350-1062 - VDO Vision Black Series Gauges: Engine Pressure Gauges (Electrical) - egauges.com
310-1051 - VDO Vision Black Series Gauges: Engine Temperature Gauges (Electrical) - egauges.com

 

Anyone used the Total 10w-50 full synthetic?

I use it in my Audi with good blackstone results, but haven't tried it yet in the Rover.

Any thought?

 

Rotella T 15W-40 Motor Oil - 6 / 1 gal. case - Sam's Club 74bucks for 6gal

Shell Rotella® T15-40-1 - Motor Oil | O'Reilly Auto Parts oriley sell it at 18 per gal

You save 34 at sams!

 

How about 20/50 oil, I like Kendall. Or to heavy for this engine.

 

Nope, not too heavy. The spec page for oil gives temperature ranges. 20W50 is rated from 32F and up (as is 15W40). 10W60 is even listed on the oil spec page (certain parts of the earth where ice cream is at a premium). 10W30 is also listed, but the high temp end is like 95F, which is easily topped in many places, certainly in summer stop and go traffic.

But Kendall has that Super D oil with titanium, they have been testing it in fleets for over 3 years, see http://www.us-packaging.com/news/per...nium%E2%84%A2/ - less wear for flat tappet engines.

 

I just read through the whole thread. Great thread!

I will forever use the shell rotella 15w-40
But what was the final straw on the filters?

2002 Disco II V8 4.0L

 

There is none. It will forever be debated.

 

The best filter is one that fits, seals well, and is changed before the next sports league playoff....

 

I got 2 one gallone jugs of Rotella 15w-40 for $12.95/gallon. Change it every 3k miles and good to go. Don't waste the money on sythetic.

 

Do the temps ever get below 0* where you are?

Here they do (occasionally) and Rotella 15W-40 conventional doesn't flow well enough at startup for my engine. So, I run the Rotella T6 5W-40 which is a synthetic and can be run year-round. No need to switch back and forth due to seasons. I'm not wasting money this way. A 10W-xx would be fine here too for year-round use.

Everyone's situation is different. Some have a need for synthetic, some can get by without it. Use what meets your needs.