Outer Limits 4x4 Board

Hi guys,

I'm a traveller and will be in Alice Springs in about 10 days. Is there anybody out there who can do an oil change for me? Moreover there should be a change of the oil+fuel filter and a small check, if everything looks fine with the car (as I don't know much about it).

It's a Landcruiser 60.

Of course I would spring some beers

Cheers

mate im pretty sure there is toyota dealer there or a smaller place that could do it its not a little town

Just find any old mechanics workshop, its a very easy job, plus they wont charge you as much as dealerships, especially since its an older 4x4.

Find an auto store, buy the oil, filter & drain pan & do it yourself at your campsite. Tip the old filter into the pan, put the old oil back into the oil container you bought, and find an appropriate place (i.e. rubbish dump?) to dispose of the lot. The cost of the oil pan will be less than paying somebody to do it, and you get the satisfaction of a job well done.

Oh, you'll need a beer or two do drink while you're waiting for the oil to drain.

Why not service the truck before starting your journey?????????

berad wrote:Why not service the truck before starting your journey?????????

I'll think you'll find it's too late - he started his journey quite some time (and kilometres) back.

Hey Timm,

You're certainly getting around mate.. hows the 60 going? have you managed to find 2nd gear yet or is it still not working?

Cheers,

Andrew

-Scott- wrote:Find an auto store, buy the oil, filter & drain pan & do it yourself at your campsite. Tip the old filter into the pan, put the old oil back into the oil container you bought, and find an appropriate place (i.e. rubbish dump?) to dispose of the lot. The cost of the oil pan will be less than paying somebody to do it, and you get the satisfaction of a job well done.

Oh, you'll need a beer or two do drink while you're waiting for the oil to drain.

And you know it's been done... instead of being told it's been done as what happens at some places.

cocacola-light wrote:Hi guys,

I'm a traveller and will be in Alice Springs in about 10 days. Is there anybody out there who can do an oil change for me? Moreover there should be a change of the oil+fuel filter and a small check, if everything looks fine with the car (as I don't know much about it).

It's a Landcruiser 60.

Of course I would spring some beers

Cheers

If it is a job you'd normally tackle yourself, then do it your self.. The Mac Donnell ranges caravan park has an oil change bay for travellers, complete with enviromentally friendly oil disposal.
Short of that, ring a local tour operator and ask who looks after his rig.

Dan

Ruffy wrote: If it is a job you'd normally tackle yourself, then do it your self.. The Mac Donnell ranges caravan park has an oil change bay for travellers, complete with enviromentally friendly oil disposal.
Short of that, ring a local tour operator and ask who looks after his rig.

Dan

Now that is some golden information there... are there any other caravan parks etc that people know about that have a facility such as this? Or something that is more known about on EOZ?

shorty_f0rty wrote:Hey Timm,

You're certainly getting around mate.. hows the 60 going? have you managed to find 2nd gear yet or is it still not working?

Cheers,

Andrew

2nd gear is working most of the times Have done 10.000km since I left you. Two flat tires (have two new ones now), one brake capiler was damaged (and I lost all break power), flat batterie, stabilizer bar damage, rear diff oil leak (have a new seal now) and some minor things - but still driving fine

I can change the oil filter myself. But never changed the fuel filter. I guess that's not sooo complicated.

But would be nice, if someone could have a look on the car. Just that everything is like it should be

Cheers

There is a workshop at the rear of the "Don Kyatt" shop in Alice Springs (under the same roof but different business), I don't recall the name but they were very friendly and helpful and I didn't need a tube of "KY" when I settled the account, I would recommend them most highly, they also had tour buses from about 4 different outfits in the workshop while I was there
Happy trails,
Peter.