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Which cars use the AJ133 engine and what oil to use. Common AJ133 engine faults, symptoms, diagnosis, prevention and repair.

Recommended oil for engine AJ133 engine.

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Castrol EDGE 5W-40 A3/B4
Castrol EDGE 5W-40 A3/B4
ACEA A3/B4 βœ”
API SP βœ”
BMW Longlife-01 βœ”
MB 229.3 / 229.5 / 226.5 βœ”
Porsche A40 βœ”
Renault RN0700 / RN0710 βœ”
VW 502 00 / 505 00 βœ”
Chrysler MS-12991 βœ”
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Ravenol VST 5W-40
Ravenol VST 5W-40
ACEA A3/B4 βœ”
API SP βœ”
BMW Longlife-01 βœ”
MB 229.5 / 226.5 βœ”
Porsche A40 βœ”
VW 502.00 / 505.00 βœ”
Renault RN0700/0710 βœ”
Chrysler MS-12991 βœ”
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Mobil 1 FS 5W-40
Mobil 1 FS 5W-40
ACEA A3/B3/B4 βœ”
API SN/SM/CF βœ”
BMW Longlife-01 βœ”
MB 229.3 / 229.5 βœ”
Porsche A40 βœ”
VW 502.00 / 505.00 βœ”
Renault RN0700/0710 βœ”
Chrysler MS-12991 βœ”
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Liqui Moly High Tech 5W-40
Liqui Moly High Tech 5W-40
ACEA A3/B4 βœ”
API SN/CF βœ”
BMW Longlife-01 βœ”
MB 229.5 βœ”
Porsche A40 βœ”
VW 502.00 / 505.00 βœ”
Renault RN0700/0710 βœ”
Chrysler MS-12991 βœ”
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Oil specification key
βœ” – Meets the required specification
❓ – Not explicitly stated (use caution; check your vehicle manual)
❌ – Does not meet required specification. Use may cause engine issues.
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Oil specifications for AJ133 engine

SAE 5W-30
ACEA C3
API SN
MB 229.51
VW 504.00
VW 507.00

Most common problems, symptoms & fixes for the AJ133 engine.

Engine AJ133, found in the Land Rover Discovery 4 5.0 V8 (2011–2013), commonly faces issues like timing chain wear, oil leaks, and carbon buildup. Diagnosis involves checking for rattling noises indicating timing chain stretch and inspecting for oil leaks around valve covers and gaskets. Preventive measures include regular oil changes with high-quality synthetic oil and using recommended fuel to reduce carbon deposits. Solutions often require timing chain replacement if stretched, gasket replacement for leaks, and professional cleaning of intake valves to restore performance. Early attention to these symptoms helps maintain engine reliability and avoids costly repairs.