Synthetic oil for GU 3.0 TD ???

Hi Andrew
Ive got a 2001 3.0TD 120000km (mobile hand granade acording to some) have only used Castrol Magnatec and the car continues to run well. Dont now if synthetic would be of any beneft.
Regards
Bob

Andrew

Nissan know supply a semi synthetic for the 3.0Tdi engine as a genuine part. I have been using that. It is resonably priced from the dealer spare parts outlet.

Regards

Paul

Hi Andrew
My dealer says Nissan recomends synthetic as a fix to help prevent the problem with the early motors. I am running a Castrol sythetic, supplied by the dealer in my 01 3.0Tdi. They claim same specs as Nissan oil but less $$$. It makes sense to me as
the oil seems much finer. Time will tell.
Regards
Chris

Andrew

Check out post 23421 and it will give you an idea or two.

The author of that post is currently 'out of town', however you can member msg him and I know he will definitely contact you on his returm.

His rig has one of everything imaginable in/on it.

Regards

Ken Robinson

Andrew,
I run a full synthetic in both my Range Rover and my Nissan Patrol 3.0 TD. I'm the WA distributor for a US brand of Synthetic oil which I can't mention for obvious reasons. have done for quite a while now. If you want more details contact me via the message facility and I can supply as reqd, I'll do you a reasonable price as well. I can supply all the diff oils and G/box oils as well if you require. It's good stuff even though I say so myself.

Hi Andrew,

I have a 2001 GUII Nissan Patrol 3.0Lt TD Auto and have now clocked up 70,000kms.

The truck has been running Shell full synthetic for about 2 years and it seems to be going excellent and returning good fuel economy. FYI, I change the oil and filter every 10,000kms.

Have a look at my truck at:
http://home.exetel.com.au/brendonsoo/

Kind regards,

Brendon Soo

Hi Andrew,


I use Shell Helix Ultra 5W-40. The truck is now 1 year out of Nissan’s manufacturer’s warranty - so I am not adhering to the low grade oil that the manual subscribes to.


The last picture was just taken last week after some loving post a camping trip to Abercrombie National Park! Brilliant white typically hides everything plus we regularly polish and wax with Maguire’s.


I have run many sets of tires including BFG AT’s and Yokohama MT’s. The Coopers Discoverer ST’s however are my mainstay set and are the absolute best!

Brendon Soo