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6th December 2021, 06:57 PM
#21
Travelling Podologist
Originally Posted by
Hodge
Just out of curiosity , do you use the Penrite engine flush prior to oil dumps ?
They gave me a bottle of it. I've never used a flush before. I tipped a tiny bit in.
Didn't know it existed. I just ensure the motor is well warmed up before dumping the oil.
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6th December 2021 06:57 PM
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6th December 2021, 07:00 PM
#22
Travelling Podologist
Originally Posted by
Hodge
my one hasn't lost a drip between services. She's only 160k yung though.
So far the Tee Dee is smooth and dandy with a free drop of penrites Aussie own 15 50 , and purring along nicely.
Hope to maybe be a convert from here on in, like @
Cuppa .
Mine now has 240k & also doesn't lose any oil between changes.
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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6th December 2021, 08:06 PM
#23
The 747
Does anybody actually measure the oil they drop? I don't, so can't say how much I use in between changes, but it stays roughly at the same point on the dipstick.
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6th December 2021, 08:15 PM
#24
Travelling Podologist
Originally Posted by
Winnie
Does anybody actually measure the oil they drop? I don't, so can't say how much I use in between changes, but it stays roughly at the same point on the dipstick.
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Yep thats what I do.
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7th December 2021, 09:20 AM
#25
Patrol God
Originally Posted by
Winnie
Does anybody actually measure the oil they drop? I don't, so can't say how much I use in between changes, but it stays roughly at the same point on the dipstick.
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Originally Posted by
Cuppa
Yep thats what I do.
Yep the dipstick is the only way. I check weekly ...
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7th December 2021, 08:18 PM
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7th December 2021, 08:29 PM
#27
The 747
I have always used Caltex Delo 400 but it is no longer available, switched to Castrol Rx 15W40. Only used it this one time so far, just checked now and has definitely used a bit, estimating around 5mm on dipstick in 3900km.
The cold tinnies and warm fire were calling mate, would have taken too long to get to camp if we all got stuck!
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7th December 2021, 09:45 PM
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8th December 2021, 07:13 AM
#29
Patrol God
Originally Posted by
Winnie
I have always used Caltex Delo 400 but it is no longer available, switched to Castrol Rx 15W40. Only used it this one time so far, just checked now and has definitely used a bit, estimating around 5mm on dipstick in 3900km.
The cold tinnies and warm fire were calling mate, would have taken too long to get to camp if we all got stuck!
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That's what I've used for years till they canned it.
Think I've personally depleted the last 2 drums found in Melbourne last year.
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9th December 2021, 08:43 AM
#30
Patrol Freak
I'm also using the Penrite 15/50 semi synth.
I've found if I'm Miss Daisying, short runs to and from work etc, it will chew thru a bit.
The moment I load the backpack or start dragging the camper trailer that pretty much ceases.
The big whooer loves to work.
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