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Old Aug 11, 2022 | 04:07 PM
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ok, first oil change since purcahse coming up. 2011 LR4 5.0 v8. I know it is synthetic 5w20 but cannot find the oen spec oil. what are you guys using. Several local factors recommended Castrol Edge but not sure....
 
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Old Aug 12, 2022 | 12:14 PM
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All major brand (Mobil, Castrol, Pennzoil, Havoline etc.) full synthetic 5W20 is excellent oil. I currently use Pennzoil Ultra Platinum as being cracked from natural gas it has a very consistent molecular structure. But really you can't go wrong with any of the synthetics from the supermajor oil companies.

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Old Aug 12, 2022 | 04:36 PM
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If you're in colder climes, 0W20's preferred for timing chain tensioner longevity. I use Ultra Platinum as well which meets the JLR required spec and occasionally Castrol Edge Professional OE, and always change every 5K miles . Tried going over 10K and the oil was black as pitch.
 
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