New Adelaide owner queries steering/handling, cooling, heaters etc and service agents

Hi guys,
Uni exams are over for another semester so time to look at the 4x4. I will start with a basic service, then fault find and replace as required (hopefully addressing the horrible rough idle!!).
Can anyone confirm what filter options are available? I have read a number of times not to use the z9, however i read the Z115 is a cheaper larger version of the Z170 (Z170 used in restricted access areas). Online Ryco stated Z115 however in a store their guide mentioned Z170. Is everyone sticking with the expensive Z170 or is the Z115 fine?

For oil SCA has Shell Helix HX3 20W/50 on special for $24 for 10L whereas Penrite HPR 30 is about $38 5L ($76 for 10L) from SCA! The previous services used whatever cheap semi-synthetic oil was available (so im told). The HX3 is Shells standard recommended oil for the TB42, however i have not used it before; i imagine it will be fine?

I run the z9 or z115's never had an issue. Changed out every 10thou though..
And run a 15w 50 oil.
Don't forget the fuel filter.
And I run the penrite hpr diesel 15, changed out every 5 thousand..

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Originally Posted by Jonesy_sa

Hi guys,
Uni exams are over for another semester so time to look at the 4x4. I will start with a basic service, then fault find and replace as required (hopefully addressing the horrible rough idle!!).
Can anyone confirm what filter options are available? I have read a number of times not to use the z9, however i read the Z115 is a cheaper larger version of the Z170 (Z170 used in restricted access areas). Online Ryco stated Z115 however in a store their guide mentioned Z170. Is everyone sticking with the expensive Z170 or is the Z115 fine?

For oil SCA has Shell Helix HX3 20W/50 on special for $24 for 10L whereas Penrite HPR 30 is about $38 5L ($76 for 10L) from SCA! The previous services used whatever cheap semi-synthetic oil was available (so im told). The HX3 is Shells standard recommended oil for the TB42, however i have not used it before; i imagine it will be fine?

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Mate, the Z170 to be used on TB42's..............the Z115 is for the TD42s

Ive just used 15W-40 Castrol GTX Magnatec, never had a problem with it

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Originally Posted by biggqwesty

I run the z9 or z115's never had an issue. Changed out every 10thou though..
And run a 15w 50 oil.
Don't forget the fuel filter.
And I run the penrite hpr diesel 15, changed out every 5 thousand..

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but you don't have a TB42 Kallen

If you use the Ryco filter selector you will find for the Ford Maverick, Ryco recommend the Z115, whereas entering the Patrol GQ reveals the Z170. Both for the TB42. Image below is the Maverick output. This explains my confusion as I quite regularly swap between the Maverick and Patrol in those books as I assumed it would be the same?
Fair bit of qualitative data here:
http://www.patrol4x4.com/forum/nissa...70/index2.html

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Originally Posted by Clunk

but you don't have a TB42 Kallen

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Originally Posted by Drewboyaus

Mate you have a TD42 not TB. Different specifications. Different engines.

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Sorry, missed that bit.
I wonder what the differences are as the ford recommend the z9 for the petrol 6

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Originally Posted by biggqwesty

I run the z9 or z115's never had an issue. Changed out every 10thou though.. And run a 15w 50 oil. Don't forget the fuel filter. And I run the penrite hpr diesel 15, changed out every 5 thousand..

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Mate you have a TD42 not TB. Different specifications. Different engines.

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yeah the Z9, Z115 and Z170 all have the same thread, same seal and seam diameters................... but I'm guessing the internals/filtering properties would be different.

Seems the z9 doesn't have a relief valve but the 115 has one inbuilt. Thus the few extra bucks.
Not having much luck finding comparisons between the 115 and 117

Hi jonesy_sa have you try pedders they do saftey checks of everything and they are cheap. I got a car checked though them and it only cost $20. it seems like there ifs something wrong there with the steering. Was there anything said about a front end crash with it before you brought it. Check the gap between the front doors and the guard and see if they are even. If you have anyother question I will ask my brother as he is a panel beater