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tb42 gas turbo, servicing (oils etc)

Posted: Sat Dec 26, 2009 3:33 pm
by 4wdnut
hey guys, gunna do a bit of a service on the mav now that i have it.

just wondering what oils everyone uses, the turbo is running about 7psi if that makes any difference.

looking for advice on:

engine oil (engine has about 230 on it)
gearbox oil (5 spd manual)
front and rear diff (standard as far as i am aware)
plugs and leads? being straight gas should i be using normal spark plugs?

anything else people change regularly?

thanks

Posted: Sat Dec 26, 2009 9:02 pm
by 4wdnut
oh, forgot to mention transfer case oil too. does it differ to gearbox oil?

is there a difference between front and rear diff oils?

just finished doing a massive search via google and gained further confusion.

and outerlimits wont let me search so you cant flame me for that.

thanks again..

Posted: Sun Dec 27, 2009 7:54 am
by chpd80
I use the same oils in the diffs and gearboxes etc,
but use the best quality I can in the engine, and I now change the engine oil and filter every 5000 kays just because its turbo now.

Posted: Sun Dec 27, 2009 9:11 am
by 4wdnut
thanks mate :)

Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2009 1:01 pm
by MyGQ
OK here is what i used to use on my old Mav

Engine Oil: Mobil Synth1 5W/50 Fully Synthetic Oil (8L with Z170 Filter)
5spd Manual: 75w90 Castrol Transaxle Oil (3.9L)
Front Diff: 80w90 Castrol Diff Oil (5.4L)
Rear Diff: 80w140LSX Limited Slip Diff Oil (2.1L)
Tranfer Case Pre 92: 75w90 Castrol Transaxle Oil (1.9L)
Transfer Case Post 92: Dexron III ATF Fluid (2L)

Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2009 4:56 pm
by 4wdnut
thanks a heap mate :)