i use castrol rx super in 4.2td seems alright but the 3.0lt uses a different oil i'm told.
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i use castrol rx super in 4.2td seems alright but the 3.0lt uses a different oil i'm told.
One word gentlmen PENRITE....................................!!!!!!! !!!Never had problems with noisey start up ,blowing smoke,consumption,can't fault the stuff,and i have used it in every car i have owned
I had a bit of a chat with some pretty helpful guys which you might want to read http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...?9443-What-oil
Once again old mate NissPat is straight to the point with helpful info... Cheers Nisspat, I took the details of your supplier.
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Originally Posted by Chaz
Thanks Chaz, appreciate the info, I'm not concerned about price if I know I'm getting value for money, I'll definitly check out the synthetic option a bit more for my next purchase.
If you are considering a full synthetic oil, with or without EGR, I would first consider Penrite SIN 0W50 and my second choice would be Mobil1 in 5W50. Both exceptional oils for the ZD30 Patrol. They are both thinner cold, but don't get as thin when hot as the Delo400 or Castrol Magnatec.Quote:
Originally Posted by Boomtiki
Hi Chaz.
How much is Penrite sin 0w50 worth and do you think it would be a much better oil than the Nissan stuff?
I have used the nissan oil now for about 3 years and never had a prob but the price has gone up to about 63$ for 5lt so i thought if I could use a better oil for not too much more $$$ then I would change to Penrite.
Thanks mate.
Paul.
I ran penrite in my ute and it used a litre of oil every 2000kms, it lasted 2 services then I changed back to castrol/top dog (same stuff top dog is aussie made) and it stopped using oil.Quote:
Originally Posted by 45/70
Hi Paul,Quote:
Originally Posted by 45/70
Synthetic oils are far superior to any mineral or even semi synthetic oil available today. I haven’t found a semi synthetic that was as thin cold, but didn’t get much thinner than any fully synthetic when hot. I think the last time I bought Penrite SIN it was cheaper than Mobil1 at around $75 for 5litres.
Check out THIS oil test!
Thanks Chaz, so are you using the SYNTHETIC 5 or the 0W50?
What change intervals do you recommend?
And did you have any oil usage issues like Ben-e-boy?
Is this it?
http://www.penriteoil.com.au/product...full_synthetic
Thanks mate.
Paul.
ive been running the penrite oil since ive owned it, but supercrap had a special on nulon this week, so once my car is running again (damn you starter!) ill be swapping that in.
hope its not crap!
Paul,Quote:
Originally Posted by 45/70
I'm using the SIN in 0W50 and change it at 10K intervals, but I don't have operational EGR.
I've never had a problem with oil consumption, which may be partly because my provent empties back into the sump. i used Mobil1 in 5W50 for many yeas without any issues as well, but the Penrite has slightly better viscosity hot.
Check out THIS document.
Thanks Chaz.
Will give the SIN 0W50 a go next change.
At $75.00 for five lt, It still works out cheaper than the Nissan oil cause I will be changing oil every 10k instead of 5.
Thank's again for the info Chaz, much appreciated.
Paul.
Paul,Quote:
Originally Posted by 45/70
The Penrite 0W50 is a good choice for a ZD30, but I wouldn’t use it in TB, TD or even RD motors. Penrite have changed their range slightly and THIS is the oil that I use. Most synthetic oil manufacturers suggest that you can triple your oil change intervals with fully synthetic oil, but personally I wouldn’t do that. 10K intervals work well for me and my oil starts to discolor if I leave it any longer. I also do all filters at the same time.
The Nissan oil specs are very hard to get, but I’d imagine they are very similar to Castrol Magnatec, so here is a comparison between the two of them and Delo400, another very popular oil for the ZD30.
Delo400 15W40
cSt at 40c 125
cSt at 100c 15.1
Viscosity Index 125
Magnatec 10W40
cSt at 40c 102
cSt at 100c 14.5
Viscosity Index 149
Penrite SIN 0W50
cSt at 40c 108
cSt at 100c 18.7
Viscosity Index 194
This shows that both the Magnatec and Penrite are quite thin when cold (40c), but the Penrite doesn’t thin out as much at operating temperature (100c). It also shows that the SAE rating means very little when it comes to the viscosity index. The fully synthetic oil clearly doesn’t break down as much at operating temps and flows much easier when cold.
Thanks Chaz.
I have printed off the data sheet for the 10 tenths premium 0, so now I will keep my eyes peeled for a good price.
Thanks mate:bigthumbup:
Paul.
Hi all, I have been using Castrol GTX for years with no problems. Just remember when your out bush somewhere and you need oil. Any oil is good oil :biggrin:
Hi Cossy,Quote:
Originally Posted by cossy
Im in South Brisbane area, could you let me know where ya found the oil at?
Thanks
I did a bit of research for My GQ and discovered that it requires a high ash ( calcium) oil and found that Shell Rimula R3x 15w 40 ( JASO DH-1 , CH-4) is suitable for my TD42 and is also available in 20L drums from Supercheap for only $89 ( May 2012). Apparently the JASO DH-1 is for earlier Japanese Diesel engines and only a few of the available oils satisfy these requirements. Delo 400 is another one that does. Hope this helps
To paraphrase all these posts, if I use any of the following in my GUIV '04 3.0 Di I will be fine.
Magnatec 15w40
Shell Rimula 15w40
Caltex Delo 400 multi grade.
I know where to get the Magnatec from but where would I source the Delo400. I live on the Gold Coast and while I'm prepared for a bit of a drive I don't want to go too far if I don't have to.
Thanks for all advice
try a caltex depot shaw to be one around you or look up there web siteQuote:
Originally Posted by holden4th
My Nissan dealer recommends Castrol Magnatec Diesel 15w/40 I get the 10L drum for $78. Has been fine for me.
Mobile 1 is a realy good brand ! and there are some oil selectors youl find on google !
I went with the Shell Rimula and it has certainly made everything a lot smoother and quieter. Thanks for all the advice.
Its the best and safest oil to use I use it in my Gu 3litre diesel series 3 02 is nissan oil its a specail blend specailly for 3 litre patrol 10/40 synethic blend you wont have turbo problems when you use that oil i use it from new and 227,000 kms its just run in . Cheers forby.ken
I use Caltex C3 synthetic which isn't cheap but from the first drive the motor ran a lot quiter and it had more power as well.
Very impressed.
Cheers.
Delo 400 for me
Try these links for a caltex depot in your area. Hope that helps.
Qld- http://www.seqifs.com.au/depot-locations.html
South East Oz- http://www.caltex.com.au/sites/Calte...Locations.aspx
Mobil 1 Turbo Diesel Truck 5W-40 for the GU 2.8. Very happy with the change.
Heres a link if any one wants more info.
http://www.mobiloil.com/usa-english/...uck_5w-40.aspx
Is the delo 400 fine for the gu 2.8?
^anyone? Cheers
This thread is a little old now but I use Penrite 5W-40 semi synthetic oil in 3l and though change it at 5,000k intervals it remains quite clean compaired to the old 10W-40/ 15W-40 oils I used to use.
I use Delo 400 @90ish for 20L. Even the old Delo Gold $88/20L is higher specs that required for a TD42T.
has anyone used this? BP VANELLUS MULTI-FLEET 15w40
TD42 the spec is- API CC, CD, CE, CF, CF-4 or JASO DH-1*1. There will be a spec like that in your owners manual as long as the oil you have is to that spec then no worries.
It just goes to show how basic and old the TD42 is when the minimum recommended oil grade is CC!! Having said that I wouldn't have it any other way. I checked the valve clearance on my td42t the other day for the fist time in 3 years. Spot on a 0.35mm, can't argue about that.
i got this from the bp web site.its what they are recomending for the 4.2 td gu.but it doesnt mention the numbers you listed?????
Vanellus Multi-Fleet
Mid-ash SAE 15W-40 multigrade diesel engine oil that is the perfect logistical solution as a versatile mixed fleet oil, incorporating the latest advancements in lubricant technology to provide maximum performance on a wide variety of heavy duty diesel engines. Specially developed to give a high level of performance and protection for a wide range of European Heavy Duty Diesel Engines including those engines complying with the stringent Euro 3 and Euro 4 emission standards.
SAE 15W-40, API CI-4, CH-4, ACEA E7, E5, Global DHD-1, Cat ECF-2, Volvo VDS-3, MB Approval 228.3, Mack EO-M Plus, MTU type 2 approved
Applications
• US and Japanese heavy duty diesel engines, European engine technology requiring ACEA E7, E5, and Euro 3 and Euro 4 emission standards back to
any thoughts??
I too am using Nulon 15 40. In a 99 GU 2.8lt TD.
bit smoky on start up but car sounds and runs great.
Just reading through this thread, seems to me that different oils run better in different engines, what may be ok for one is no good for another.
The Delo400 seems to be most popular followed by Penrite 0w50' Also most are not taking into account if the EGR is blocked or not, this is
extending service intervals. I'll use Penrite next oil change to try as been using Nissan oil till now. This post concerns Z30 only as that was
what I was reading.
Took my Simpson Editon for its first service and while I was there spoke to the service manager and they use Valvoline 10w40 semi synthetic oil.
So I am thinking I should stick to it for my 5k oil change.
I use Valvoline Durablend 10w-40 (DuraBlend SAE 10W-40 is a semi-synthetic motor oil formulated with a combination of synthetic and premium quality base stocks and advanced additive technology. DuraBlend 10W-40 meets the stringent ACEA A3/B3 specification for European vehicles) in my GUIII 3.0l. Valvoline Synpower is a full synthetic option. You can also use Engine armour which is from Valvoline as well.
All I can say is that this is a good quality oil that is the correct grade for my vehicle and I have had no adverse effects from using it.