Which oil for TD 100 series?

I only use Castrol RX Super in my MQ 3.3 Turbo diesel and have had no problems what so ever. Expect to pay $30 - $35 for 5 litres. I also run a MicronX oil filtration system and change filters every 5k kilometers.

Cheers
Dale
WA

Basically, any equivalent oil that meets or exceeds the specs in the Toyota owner’s manual should be satisfactory.

If any doubts go ask at the Toyota service desk, don’t ring, actually go in and ask – “What oil will you use if I bring my car in for a service”. Guarantee it won’t come out of a 200 litre drum with Toyota written on it – more than likely Castrol. Years ago most Toyota engines had stickers on the rocker cover stating – Use only Castrol oil. If there are any of the mechanics in sight - go ask them too.

But that’s going to the extreme. Decide on a good quality oil from either – Castrol, Shell, Valvoline, Penrite, BP, Mobil, etc from any auto outlet. Hell, even Repco sell their own brand of Diesel oil.

Just buy a well know brand so in the event you travel far and wide it can easily bought if the need arises.

For my old 2.4L Hilux I use the Valvoline Super Diesel. So if your neighbour can afford the 100 series don’t skimp on the quality of the oil – especially having a turbo bolted to it. It's cheaper than rings and bearings.

If he choses to change the oil / filter himself – saving again on the labour cost – put that towards buying the good stuff and he’ll be still way in front on the running costs.

Yes, trying to save a few pennies on motor oil for a 100 series turbo is questionable.

Old English saying......

"Only fools and rich men can afford to buy cheap rubbish"

Wise old Indian saying....

"Good thing no cheap - Cheap thing no good"

Mark,
The Toyota dealers all use a multipurpose Mobil or Castrol CF grade oil (which is also used in the petrol vehicles). The Toyota diesel oil over the counter is 20W50, which I think is too thick.

I've used F U C H S oils for a few years, and can't say theres anything wrong with them. I used to use the Universal HD 15/40 CH-4 , but for a few dollars more, I now use the Ultra Lube 15/40 CI-4. Cost me about $70+ for 20 litre barrel last time from Adelaide Truck and 4wd spares which is a Don Kyatt outlet. I use it on many of our petrol vehicles at home too.

(No affiliation etc )

Cheers
phil

Hi Mark

Castrol J-max or Shell Rimula X fit the specs required quite well & are 15/w40.

I can get either from QLD Diesel spares in Brisbane a lot cheaper than Supercheap, autobarn etc.

Phil is getting a good price on thebleep's.

Cheers

Darryl

Hi Mark,

I run a 2003 TD 100 Series. I only use Valvoline Super Diesel 15-40. We use this grade as we operate the vehicle in the snow in winter and sometimes 45 degrees plus in summer (like Mungo National Park).

Dont skimp on price - they are a wonderful motor - they deserve the best.

Also we change over every 5000km, even if we are on a long trip, we take the oil and filter (along with spares) and change the oil at 5000km.

Cheers,

Geoff
www.outbackstuff.com.au

I've been using Castrol RX Super in my 100TD

Gaz

Hasn't anyone had any experience with the Australian made oil Penrite?
They make specialty oils for everything from old cars to turbo powered.
Even have a recomendations page to see what type of oil your vehicle should be using.
Having a look here: Penrite

Cheers

Thankyou all for your replies,

well there's certainly a broad range of experiences here. I will show thy neighbour your responses and let him take it from there. It's certainly something worth looking into if you intend keeping the rig for a while, which he does, until years down the track when I get enough money up to haggle him into selling it! Yep, vested interest here...

Cheers,

Mark.