Best fluids for the 96 GQ

[Travo]

Hi all,

I picked up the new beast tonight and I am pretty happy, she is a Petrol/Gas 4.2 manual and would like to know the general opinion on which diff, gearbox and engine oil to use. The car has done 240k. Any and all comments welcome. As with all my cars I like to know where I am starting from.:thumbup:

thanks Travo

[Woof]

Hey Travo, great news there mate, congratulations on the purchase, chuck some photos of your new toy when you can mate...http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/
Sorry but I cannot assist you with your fluid query, but someone should be along to steer you in the right direction soon.

[patch697]

Castrol are a good way to go with The heavy geared components

[Mrowka]

I would say that as long as you use the correct types and grades of fluids, changing fluids regularly is more important than is using a specific brand.

[patch697]

I would say that as long as you use the correct types and grades of fluids, changing fluids regularly is more important than is using a specific brand.

I beg to diff there mate... Brands play a big roll in the protection offered to your metal bits.

[zmaster]

Hi Travo

I also have efi 4.2, have been running synthetic, Nulon has the right weight. So far seems good, comes out clean after 10k. Have also converted to dual oil filters and oil cooler with thermostat. I figure the more oil capacity the better.

[TuffTD42]

I beg to diff there mate... Brands play a big roll in the protection offered to your metal bits.

x2 & yea castrol (vmx80) have good oils for the gearbox & transfer anyway. Penrite limslip 140 in the diffs. I use delo 400 in the eng but mines diesel.

[Travo]

Thanks for the help I am a bit layed up at the moment got a dose of the flu. Will get to it soon though.

Travo

[patch697]

Thanks for the help I am a bit layed up at the moment got a dose of the flu. Will get to it soon though.

Travo

Sorry to hear that mate but its going around down your way at the mo......... Take care.

[MQ MAD]

1997 TB42 EFI
I Only use Penrite oil in the donk
HPR 30
Drop it every 5,000
Only use ryco filters as well

[Travo]

Hi all,

Is there a list of the stuff the factory recommends anywhere.

Thanks

Travo.

Yes Patch 1/2 of my work has it not the greatest, back at work today it is just easier than getting the 20 phone calls a day.

[yort]

:toot:anyone?

[growler2058]

Hi all,

Is there a list of the stuff the factory recommends anywhere.

Thanks

Travo.



Yes Patch 1/2 of my work has it not the greatest, back at work today it is just easier than getting the 20 phone calls a day.

I used my gregory's manual but cant find the bl@@dy thing bout all it was good for too. I'll let ya know if i find/when