Richard J Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 Hello All, I have a 2004 Fiat Ducato 2.8jtd, Swift Lifestyle motorhome. I have the engine oil changed every year. I have always purchased the oil from a well known motor factor. When I’ve ordered it online using my registration it’s always supplied the same 10w40 semi synthetic oil. This year it’s come up with a different one but according to the book it should be fully synthetic... Any thoughts from you engine techs ? Thanks Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 Owner Handbooks for Fiat Ducatos can be downloaded/viewed via this website https://aftersales.fiat.com/elum/Home.aspx?id_language=2 The earliest Ducato handbook there relates to April 2005 vehicles, but (probably) should apply to your vehicle https://tinyurl.com/yajcah9k This indicates (Page 241) that - for diesel engines - "Synthetic-based oil, grade SAE 5W-40 that passes ACEA B4, API CF and FIAT 9.55535 specifications” should be used, with “SELENIA WR” oil being recommended. http://www.selenia.com/en/dettaglio-prodotto.asp?code=1092 This 2010 forum discussion referred to that engine-oil (that is ’semi-synthetic’) https://forums.outandaboutlive.co.uk/forums/Motorhomes/Motorhome-Matters/Fiat-specified-engine-oil/18958/ (Dare I say it, but using a vehicle’s UK registration-number to obtain stuff on-line is a potentially risky approach. Better to refer to the vehicle manufacturer’s handbook and, in the case of engine oils, ensure that the oil obtained meets the advised specification even if the recommended oil is not bought.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euroserv Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 Hello, 'Synthetic based' means semi-synthetic. You should use a 10W40 semi-synthetic oil in this vehicle. The 2005 model year handbooks did specify 5W40 fully synthetic oil for the 2.8JTD and we followed that advice for our rental vans and had nothing but trouble. The lighter oil found ways of leaking at both ends of the engine that we had never seen before and, until we replaced many, many seals and went back to 10W40 oil, the leaks continued. The 2.8JTD engine is a tough unit and will last for a very long time but do not use fully synthetic oil in it and stick to 10W40 from a reputable supplier. N Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazooka Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 'ive followed nicks advice and used semi synyhetic 10-40 for years never had any oil leaks or problems. The oil i use is from home bargains which i believe is a good spec price £13. Baz ps 2.8 jtd 2004 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard J Posted January 16, 2019 Author Share Posted January 16, 2019 Thanks for your replies. I’ll continue using the same oil then. It’s nice to know I haven’t been wrecking my engine over the last few years. Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vindiboy Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 I had a 2.8JTD Hymer Fiat for 10 years and did 100,000 miles in it, I changed the engine oil every 5,000 miles using oil I purchased from ASDA it was the recomended oil spec for the vehicle, and never a minutes problem with that, my now van is a Fiat 2.8 JTD and I use the same oil in this changing it at every 5,000 miles an have covered 60,000 miles in this van, Asda do not make oil of course but buy it in from somewhere . but in my opinion based on long term use their oil is fine for my vehicles [ car also ] and is much cheaper than the named brands that can cost a fortune , I also use Asda diesel or other Supermarket filling points both here and in other parts of Europe including Morocco,and have never had a problem with that, so basically I am saying as long as the oil used meets or exceeds the required spec for your vehicle it is OK, Choices of course, but I know mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monique.hubrechtsgm Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 That is just a ferry tale vindiboy. Engine oil is made in a refinery from crude oil. And whit dopes in it. Use the oil in which your engine was development and his architecture. That is in your instruction book of your camper about the base vehicle. And your supermarket about oil and diesel is a thread. Up To you. Castrol is on top. And do not forget cold climate. A engine will be be blocked in two minutes if oil pressure is zero. And that is not a intense, anachronistically, childish comment. But based on my partner working for Shell . :$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laimeduck Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 monique.hubrechts@gm - 2019-01-18 5:06 PM But based on my partner working for Shell . :$ Well, that explains that then! Tee hee! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vindiboy Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 monique.hubrechts@gm - 2019-01-18 5:06 PM That is just a ferry tale vindiboy. Engine oil is made in a refinery from crude oil. And whit dopes in it. Use the oil in which your engine was development and his architecture. That is in your instruction book of your camper about the base vehicle. And your supermarket about oil and diesel is a thread. Up To you. Castrol is on top. And do not forget cold climate. A engine will be be blocked in two minutes if oil pressure is zero. And that is not a intense, anachronistically, childish comment. But based on my partner working for Shell . :$ http://s358.photobucket.com/user/vindiboy1/library/FLAM%20NORWAY Is this cold enough for you ? hee hee, as I said choices ,oh and 160,000 miles run ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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