Warning for BT50/Ranger 3.2 owners

So from what I understand from reading the site, you must not leave the drain plug off for more than 10 mins. But my understanding of draining the sump is that even with the oil drained out, sump plug in place, wouldn't oil still drain from the oil pump into the sump, as the sump has no oil in it. Or do they mean that you have only 10 mins to drain the oil, replace the sump plug and refill with oil? May be a two person job to change the oil. Bob

It's not written well, the issue is with the oil pump loosing its prime and having a low ability to draw oil up and self prime.

They mean to drain for no longer than 10 minutes, then re-fill and kick it over ASAP.
Wont be a problem at a dealer, lucky if they let em drain for more than 2 minutes!

I'd be interested to know how the oil pressure holds out on these engines, if the pump is wearing out and the clearances are opening up, I'd expect that the oil pressure will be slowly degrading as well.

Makes you wonder how they got oil pressure in the first place if the pump is so incapable.
People are going to be stuffed when the sump is off for some reason, or is that the engine which will be stuffed?

It sounds worse than a worn out 2H landcuiser engine.

Considering the pump is not submerged in the sump, there is always going to be some drain off.
This is a rotten design. Could this be a candidate to take the trophy for biggest lemon from the 3.0 Diesel Patrol?
Time and oil changes will tell.

amazing at what lengths there going to for better fuel consumption, chain driven oil pump, over gear driven,know what I would prefer!,,,But that's technology these days.,in the duratorqcamp.


Cheers Axle.

I read the engine design was taken from a 4 cylinder and had 1 added but they kept the 4 cyl pump which doesn't keep the oil up.

Cant believe everything you read on the net though!

Someone said "Poor Design". Someone said "Could be a lemon, only time will tell". Off topic for a second I don't believe any new car as such should win awards as best 4WD or best car in category until they have served time. To me any vehicle should only be awarded "BEST" when it has proved itself. In todays world manufacturers are competing by increasing power and reducing fuel consumption, then adding a myriad of bells and whistles to lure customers. We don't find out what a car is really like until a few years later, typically when they are out of warranty.

No good for me. I remove plug, then make a cuppa while draining. Come back and get oil all over me from the oil filter. Wash that off grumbling all the time and put a new one in. Have a look at air filter and radiator. Make another cuppa. Light a smoke and yell at the kids who just kicked a ball under the car coming close to knocking the now very full oil container. Drag out the oil container, again grumbling when a drop of oil splashes out on the ground. Pour the old stuff into a container before the kids find it. Being very very careful not to spill.
Then put the plug back on. Fill her up.

Hard days work. Time for a nap.