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TD42 + Castrol 25W-60 Ultramax Viscus

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TD42 + Castrol 25W-60 Ultramax Viscus

Post by Mario »

I don´t know if it´s available in Australia, but tht´s what I´m using here in Panama. Now a friend says that he changed back from 25W50 to 15W40 semi synth and he´s now getting better fuel economy and the engine responds much faster. What do you think?¡ Is 25W60 too much ?
Last edited by Mario on Fri Dec 07, 2007 3:59 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Post by Yom »

Have a look in your owners manual and see what viscousity they recommend for your temperature range.

Remember that thicker oils doesn't really equal better protection!

I'll take a pic of my user manual when I get home and post it up. I'm currently using castrol GTX diesel in my TD42 and it seems happy enough on it. Considering trying a 50 weight if i can find it. Otherwise my next oil purchase will be a 20L container of castrol RX super or caltex delo 400
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Post by chunderlicious »

semi synthetc is the way to go. i mix half and half synthetic and natural. i also use 25 50 and always use castrol due to availability... i i had the choice nothing but nulons.
turbos are nice but i'd rather be blown
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Post by Yom »

As promised.

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Basically, use what is recommended. Your engine isnt designed to run on 25w60!
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i run RX Super in mine now

Dunno if its the right one but hay its in a 20L drum
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