I had a full service done on my 3.0  X - Type on 27-04-16 using Castrol Magnatec 5w / 30 Ford spec fully synthetic oil . I have just checked my mileage and have only done 732 miles since . Question is should i change the oil again or will it still be ok . I've had a look on the net and there are many conflicting views . Any ideas ???

Regards ,

Andy .

Diesel engines have a certain amount of wash-down from the fuel and other deposits that contaminate the oil and can be caustic/acidic which can harm the white-metal bearing shells if left over time.

Equally, if the engine is low usage then you can experience wash-down of petrol into the oil and is noticeable by the smell. This can cause problems with compression and poor starting.

Magnatec is supposed to be guaranteed to 2 years or 20,000 miles.

Having said that I have an oil change every year when I have the car serviced.

Peter.

MOT is due in August so i will get the oil and filter changed then just to be on the safe side .

Cheers .