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2nd December 2021, 07:15 AM
#1
Patrol God
Penrite 15w-50 in a TD ?
So I won a bit of a Penrite oil pack. They asked me what car / engine etc ...
It all arrived and the motor oil is 15 50 . Checked their lube guide for the TD and it's correct.
Every other brand is 15 40 .
Anybody used this in their TD before ?
Free oil is free oil , and I know Penrite is highly regarded, but thought I'd ask for thoughts.
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2nd December 2021 07:15 AM
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2nd December 2021, 07:23 AM
#2
The master farter
The 15 is a cold temp weight, and the later number is warm temp weigh. In a nutshell.
So in your case the oil will hold a slightly higher viscosity at warmer temps than what the 40 will, i.e in summer. What you may notice, is slightly higher oil pressure, if you notice it... I'm thinking of switching to this for the summer to see what its like in my TD. My engine runs a bit hotter than usual so this may be a good option for me.
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2nd December 2021, 09:20 AM
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Travelling Podologist
It's what I have always used in my TD42 - normally change every 5000kms, but because it is semi synthetic, a couple of times when we have been in places where an oil change was difficult, I have felt quite happy to delay the change for an extra 2000 or 3000kms. Not something I'll make a habit of, but not something I would feel comfortable with doing if using a 'lesser' oil.
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2nd December 2021, 09:25 AM
#4
Patrol God
Originally Posted by
Cuppa
It's what I have always used in my TD42 - normally change every 5000kms, but because it is semi synthetic, a couple of times when we have been in places where an oil change was difficult, I have felt quite happy to delay the change for an extra 2000 or 3000kms. Not something I'll make a habit of, but not something I would feel comfortable with doing if using a 'lesser' oil.
Thanks for the feedback folks.
And Cuppa I do my oil and filters religiously every 5k on the dot as well.
I might give it a run.
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2nd December 2021, 02:44 PM
#5
Travelling Podologist
@Hodge Whilst you're at it you may be interested in these oil filters. I just bought 4 & the delivered cost worked out to be $13.90 each. Donaldson filters suitable for TD42's which have two filters the same. Equivalent to Ryco 503's. I wont run any of the el cheapo crap filters, but am happy to use Donaldson. These are the cheapest I have ever paid for filters for the Patrol.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/313528711414
2006 4.2TDi ex-Telstra Remote area Camper. 425w roof mounted solar, 360Ah Aux batts, BCDC1240, Onboard hot & cold pressurised & filtered water, (25 litre hot water calorifier), ARB fridge, ARB freezer, Built in kitchen, heaps of easy access storage, 240v, 3 Genie exhaust + dynotune, 2 lift, 3900kg GVM upgrade, second glovebox, ROH Blaktrak steel wheels, Bridgestone D697's (now Toyo RT's), Redarc gauges/pillarpod, Hema HX-1, Icom 450 CB, dual rear view cameras, Onboard 30amp Victron mains charger, second glovebox, dual seat conversion, TPMS, Boss PX7 onboard air with 9 litre tank, 350w inverter, Steel bullbar, Harrop Eaton diff lock (front), Warn winch, Snorkel, Dual spares , 160 litre water tank, 180 litre fuel in two tanks (approx 1200km range) 2010 Tvan Tanami. (incl another 70 litre water tank) with matching wheels/tyres (& 3rd spare)
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2nd December 2021, 04:49 PM
#6
Patrol God
Originally Posted by
Cuppa
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Hodge Whilst you're at it you may be interested in these oil filters. I just bought 4 & the delivered cost worked out to be $13.90 each. Donaldson filters suitable for TD42's which have two filters the same. Equivalent to Ryco 503's. I wont run any of the el cheapo crap filters, but am happy to use Donaldson. These are the cheapest I have ever paid for filters for the Patrol.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/313528711414
Thanks @Cuppa .
Those are the exact filters ive been using for years now. I've been getting the full kits through Mudski through his work. Great bit of kit !
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2nd December 2021, 09:27 PM
#7
The master farter
You've inspired me Eric to get off my arse and order a 20L of HPRD 15 oil and some Donaldson filter through work and do a service. Even though I haven't even done 2000k in the last 12 months. Lol
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3rd December 2021, 05:34 AM
#8
The 747
Originally Posted by
mudski
You've inspired me Eric to get off my arse and order a 20L of HPRD 15 oil and some Donaldson filter through work and do a service. Even though I haven't even done 2000k in the last 12 months. Lol
Check the wheel bearings and give them a good whack of grease. I've just learned the hard way that wheel bearings do no like sitting around for so long without being spun for a bit.
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3rd December 2021, 06:01 AM
#9
The master farter
Originally Posted by
Winnie
Check the wheel bearings and give them a good whack of grease. I've just learned the hard way that wheel bearings do no like sitting around for so long without being spun for a bit.
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Yeah I saw what happened to yours. While its not mobile trying to sort out this lecky gremlin I will check them.
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3rd December 2021, 01:59 PM
#10
Patrol God
Originally Posted by
mudski
You've inspired me Eric to get off my arse and order a 20L of HPRD 15 oil and some Donaldson filter through work and do a service. Even though I haven't even done 2000k in the last 12 months. Lol
Haha. I'll service mine this weekend.
My Penrite kit was a free prize thankfully.
But holy shit looking at the prices it's not cheap.
10L for $90- ish for the 15w50 HPR diesel. 20L Of RX can be had for $120.
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