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what engine oil to use for a 4.2l turbo diesel GU

Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2009 8:51 pm
by CHUUBZ
tried doing a search but keeps saying no results found even for a search with engine oil

anyway i have a turbo diesel 4.2l gu

doing my first service on her and wondering what oil to use

1998 with 127,000kms if that makes any difference

also 10l isn't it?

cheers

Re: what engine oil to use for a 4.2l turbo diesel GU

Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2009 9:25 pm
by bogged
look here ->> http://www.patrol4x4.com/forum/

Im using Rimula X.. have been for years.

you will get 1200 options.
just use genuine filters.

Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2009 9:37 pm
by CHUUBZ
why genuine filters?
its currently got RYCO filters in it and both of them are different...
how would I get the right filters from Nissan cause im not sure if its an aftermarket oil set up or not (2 oil filters)

Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2009 9:44 pm
by bogged
its standard all GU 4.2s have 2 filters with a shit design. when you remove them, oil coats everything...

Genuine IMWO have best antidrain back setup.. I've had no issues.

there is a massive thread on filters.. everyone likes the ones they use. *shock* ;)

Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2009 9:54 pm
by vanbox
and the 2 "different" filters are factory fitted.

Z503 and Z416 are the equivilant filters. can be cross matched to other part numbers.

I have never used genuine filters. But I do get a more expensive brand name as opposed to the no name one they can sell me for less than half the price :shock:

Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2009 6:23 pm
by brock
I 've always used Penrite HPR Deisel. In a comp abused td42, slightly cheaper if you can buy it in 20l drums. Always used Ryco filters too, no dramas there either. :cool:

Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2009 6:52 pm
by CHUUBZ
yeah i used penrite diesel oil too but filled it up with about 9.5l and its not even showing on the dip stick? :S

Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2009 9:19 pm
by brad-chevlux
CHUUBZ wrote:yeah i used penrite diesel oil too but filled it up with about 9.5l and its not even showing on the dip stick? :S
you've got another 1.5L before it's full.

Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2009 11:33 am
by sidewayz
i use rx super or valvoline premium blue