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Hi i use penrite, seems to be good
Hi i use penrite seems to be good, i have tried nulon and engine was louder
I went into the store to pick mine up. $89.90 for 20L of Dello 400. Girls there said the online store is gone. Freight headaches and Caltex resellers getting upset with being undersold.Quote:
Originally Posted by AB
Have to say the GU seems to love the 400. Much quieter since the oil change.
I use castrol jmax in my truck (isuzu) and in my GQ. I get it for $65 20L but I buy 10 drums at a time (20L = 1 service on the truck).
Bummer, thanks for letting me know!Quote:
Originally Posted by Bagheera
Straight off the caltex website (http://www.caltex.com.au/ProductsAnd...OilFinder.aspx) tonight:
NISSAN (Includes DATSUN)
Patrol GU-IV 4x4, ZD30 DOHC Turbo Diesel, Auto (2004-2006)
Crankcase
HAVOLINE SYNTHETIC BLEND
Service Refill Capacity: 8.2* Litres (See Note 240)
Automatic Transmission
TEXAMATIC 1888 or HAVOLINE ATF-J
Service Refill Capacity: 11.8 Litres (See Note 13)
Differential
GEAR OIL LSD 140
Service Refill Capacity: 2.1-4.7 Litres (See Note 15)
Power Steering
TEXAMATIC 1888 or HAVOLINE ATF-J
4WD Transfer
TEXAMATIC 1888 or HAVOLINE ATF-J
Service Refill Capacity: 1.9 Litres (See Note 218)
4WD Differential
THUBAN GL5 EP 80W-90
Service Refill Capacity: 5.4 Litres
NOTES
* Includes Oil Filter
13 Dry fill capacity shown, fill only to full mark.
15 Rear differential.
218 Use only Nissan approved ATF. May also use EASYSHIFT SAE 75W-90. Do NOT mix fluid types.
240 CG4 oils must NOT be used. Semi-synthetic 10W-40 grade recommended by manufacturer.
Cheers,
Steve
Using Nissan oil every 5k. Tried full syn but motor sounded louder, think I'll give Delo 400 multi ago next time.
Sent from my iPhone. Please excuse the spelling.
Hey AB how have you gone getting some oil ?
Does anyone know a supplier for the delo 400 in melb?
Hi Boots and Phil, hopeless mate.
I have tried everywhere and had no success in Delo 400.
I can get it in smaller bottles and can get it at normal servos, etc or possibly even Repco, etc but they charge like a wounded bull.
If anyone finds a place down here then I would to know too!!!
Just got a message from Roofy...
Looks like caltex dept warragul has 20lt delo400 $90
56-235-733
Quote:
Originally Posted by ab
try caltex dept at hampton park sth gippy hwy
Good onya roofy thats the depot I was going to mention . last 20 lt drum I got was from the caltex servo / depot at alexandra $98 . it is truely
great stuff for the zd30 . jmo .
the office girl at warragul said $90 when i said that another place daid $92 she laughed and said no its only $90 and as many as you wantQuote:
Originally Posted by boots
so i hope its about the same at hampton park
I have a similar question, What oil do you use on a GU-Ti 4500 engine as well as the transmission?
Well said Col
I havent had any issues with with rx super 15w40 in my TD42T
NissPat, Can't find this web site. Can you confirm it is correct/ Paps.Quote:
Originally Posted by NissPat
i think it was supposed to be 'lubesonline' mate, but i believe the site has been closed for a number of months now.Quote:
Originally Posted by paps01
jamie
Thanks. I'm having trouble finfing a Caltex Depot in Melb's eastern suburbs as well. Ant ideas?
try the caltex dept on the sth gippy hwyQuote:
Originally Posted by paps01
hampton park
I've always used Magnatech 10W-40 - though in the neat future I'll be trying the Diesel 15w-40
i also use \Shell Rimula X 15W/40 for my GU Diesel. didnt give me problems so far
My Mechanic uses BP oils and recommends them for the 3.0liter Patrol. Im telling ya guys, the car runs like a dream on BP. Ive been through mobil, caltex and shell oils, and none of them come close to how well the car drives with BP. :)
Cheers Roofy. Paps.Quote:
Originally Posted by roofy
Quote:
Originally Posted by teleman
What BP stuff??
Is it the Castrol Edge 5W-30 fully synthetic. I've used it before and yeah, its not too bad
ive always used penrite hpr 5 diesel ....expensive but good
G,day folks,
I use AMSOIL Full Synthetic 5W-30 Heavy Duty Diesel Oil in conjunction with a Franz oil bypass system. I have used this system for 11 years with my old GQ,GU 4.2 Turbo diesels, D22 Navara and currently with my D40 2.5 manual diesel Navara.
The 0il is lot more expensive, however oil change intervals is at 20,000 ks. Durring 20,000ks, I use a test kit to check oil every 5,000ks whilst replacing the oil bypass filter. I change main oil filter at 10,000 ks. When changing oil filters i just top up the oil that' required usually half a litre. Even at 20,000ks my oil test results still advise that the oil is Ok.
The reason why i use Amsoil is due to towing a camper trailer and boat up and down beaches and some of the serious tracks my mates and i use on the weekends at Coffs Harbour.
The Navaras both the 3 lt and 2.5 litre engines produce exsesive heat under load, it is impertive to use an engine oil than can help disapate the heat and maintain engine performance.
With my recent purchase of my 2002 Nissan Patrol ST 4.2 turbo diesel wagon, I will be transfering the Franz oil bypass system from my D40 Navara to the Patrol.
The following is a bio on Amsoil synthetic oils;
"First of all, let's take a brief look at the history of synthetic motor oil and its introduction to the marketplace. AMSOIL Inc. developed the first synthetic motor oil to meet API service requirements. Lieutenant Colonel Albert J. Amatuzio, President and CEO of AMSOIL Inc. witnessed synthetic lubricants in action as a jet fighter squadron commander. He noted that synthetic oils were developed for (and still are used exclusively in) aircraft jet engines because of their ability to reduce friction and wear on engine parts. This preformance was due to synthetic oil having incredible ability to function dependably at severe hot and cold temps as well as to withstand rigorous and lengthy engine operation without viscosity breakdown. This is critical in aircraft engine operation because, if oil breaks down at 30,000 feet, aircraft engines can fail and ... well, you get the picture. Amatuzio decided that he would develop synthetic motor oil to be used in automobiles for the same benefits. In 1972 AMSOIL introduced the first motor oil for automotive applications. In the early seventies, another company was also working on synthetic oil development for the automobile ... Mobil Oil Company. They came to market with synthetic motor oil in 1975. By the 1990's the other major oil companies added their synthetic oils to the marketplace, in addition to their petroleum-based products.
What are the pros and cons of using synthetic oil in my car?
Pros:
•It flows easier in cold weather, therefore no loss of prime when the oil is cold. Also, it is highly resistant to viscosity breakdown (the ability of the oil to flow easily in all temps) from heat, friction, chemical contaminants.
•Longer change intervals: 7,000 - 9,000 miles between oil changes (compared to 3,000 for regular oil). Some folks have documented up to 25K miles between changes. However, I would not advice going that long!
Cons:
• Cost is twice as much as conventional oil per litre. However it lasts longer, so the actual cost increase is closer to 50 - 60 percent.
•Flows easily, therefore not recommend for use on high mileage engines; nor do I recommend using it in new engines during the break-in period because it is so slippery and dramatically limits the wearing of new mating parts within the engine. This initial wearing of parts is what makes for proper engine break-in, sealing of piston rings, mating of camshafts and lifters, etc.
Does it make my engine last longer?
Yes, because its so slippery, synthetic makes for less engine wear and thus greater engine longevity."
PS, like anything in life, you must reseach the facts. Eliminate the 80% of bullshit to help obtain the 20% of facts. the 80/20 rule.
Regards
RLI
:bigthumbup:
i wasnt going to quote that ahahahh,
wow you either love your oil and have done a lot of research, or you work for Amsoil.
Anyways I am going to change to Redline oil as a mate uses it in his. I have research it a fair bit and also expensive I think Auto one sell is for $130 for 3.8 ltrs. I figure if it's good enough for 4000hp dragsters its good enough for the ol' troll, she aint ever gong to fly.
They claim that their oil can last up to 40,000km. Mate had his test at 20,000km (non redline rep) and the fella told him it would be good for another 10 000km easy other wise he just tops up and changes filter.
G,day Fullflxd,Quote:
Originally Posted by FullFlxd
I am a firm believer that you get what you pay for!
No, I do not have an affiliation with Amsoil. Yes, I have done much research over the years and many of the good fully synthetic oils today are all good.
Example; Castrol's new Edge with SPT synthetic oil, Hi-Tec oils, Mobil 1, Nulon Full Synthetic, Pennzoil Platinum, Redline, Royal Purple, Shell Rotella Full Synthetic Diesel, Tru-Blu Oils, etc, etc
Like you said, your mate tested his engines oil to see what the remaining longevity was, that is crucial.
Another reason I use fully synthetic diesel oil, is to help reduce friction between the working parts of the engine. This also helps to further the longevity of the motor! Like food, “you are what you eat” your motor is the same, what you feed it reflects its longevity and most importantly its performance.
PS, thats only my opinion!
Regards,
RLI
Just pulling ya leg brother
Hi all
Read your post with interest.
Earlier in this thread it was mentioned how do you judge the oil.
My previous dealer uses Nissan 15-50 which we believe is a valvoline sourced product for the 3 lt and the mighty 4.2td in mine.
Now that I have moved north, I have been changing oil and filters myself using Penrite 15-50 and genuine filters. Spill heaps when removing filters from top.
How and where do do test the oil
cheers
http://www.e-monitor.com.au/Quote:
Originally Posted by Wizard52
personally i like the peace of mind i get when changing oil and filters every 5000km. i had an analysis done 2 weeks ago after 4300km of outback QLD driving in mostly 40+ degrees and the test showed the delo 400 would have been good for a couple of thousand more km.
jamie
Many thanksQuote:
Originally Posted by buzz
no problem. i just fixed that link, i think it was a bit bodgey.
jamie
Hey Ducks, I'm up in the pilbara also, Karratha, you seem to know your stuff about which oils to use, what do you recommend for a 2007 GU IV DX 3.0? I was at Repco today & they asked if I had a particulate filter on my car as it determines what oil I use. Without this particulate filter I apparently need to use some enviro oil which was pretty expensive, I said I didn't know what a particulate filter was let alone know if my rig had one & as I don't have a manual yet for my car I couldn't find out easily so I walked out empty handed. You mentioned sooting of the oil also, mines really black which is what prompted all this to begin with, do high ambient temps have something to do with it you think? Cheers mate, see you on the tracks.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ducks
Boomtiki,
You don’t have a particulate filter, so you don’t need the Enviro oil. The reason you’re oil is so black is from EGR. You’ll see that people that say they block their EGR have much cleaner oil.
Delo400 is a good choice for the hotter climate that you are in, but it’s still only a semi synthetic. If you want the best, go fully synthetic, but if cost is an issue, the Delo is an excellent choice.
i hear alot of people recommend delo 400, is that the same for a GU 2.8?
I just use the genuine Nissan oil for the zd30.
It is a semi-synthetic formulated by Shell and is supposed to have additives that help cool your pistons.
But then again, who as ever heard of pistons causing problems in zd30s ?:tease: