New v8 Diesel
Submitted: Tuesday, Nov 27, 2007 at 00:50
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Member - Phillip S (WA)
Just recieved our first minesite troopy with the V8 and it's awesome....but heard that some of these vehicles are using some oil....about a litre a 1000k's.....anyone else heard anything....waiting to see how this one goes and will let you all know what it does and also what the other new ones do when they come....but they are great to drive....they are shown NO mercy at our minesite!!!!!!...they are fitted with the H150 gearbox...keep you posed....Phil
Reply By: Member - Phillip S (WA) - Tuesday, Nov 27, 2007 at 00:51
Tuesday, Nov 27, 2007 at 00:51
err...posted
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Reply By: Twintrail(W.A.) - Tuesday, Nov 27, 2007 at 01:11
Tuesday, Nov 27, 2007 at 01:11
hi. Phillip,my did the same for the first 1000k's no problem since.Great machine have 15000 on the clock now.Regards Twintrail
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Follow Up By: Willem - Tuesday, Nov 27, 2007 at 07:26
Tuesday, Nov 27, 2007 at 07:26
G'day Twintrail
Good to hear your Troopy is going fine.
No doubt you and The Rambler had a good trip.
We met at Buttefly Spring in Limmen NP and you shared some coconuts with George and me.
Cheers
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Follow Up By: Willem - Tuesday, Nov 27, 2007 at 07:27
Tuesday, Nov 27, 2007 at 07:27
G'day Twintrail
Good to hear your Troopy is going fine.
No doubt you and The Rambler had a good trip.
We met at Buttefly Spring in Limmen NP and you shared some coconuts with George and me.
Cheers
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Follow Up By: Twintrail(W.A.) - Thursday, Nov 29, 2007 at 23:22
Thursday, Nov 29, 2007 at 23:22
Hi Willem. had a great trip .not too many coconuts. or fish plenty of pigs @no ducks.
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Reply By: 96 GXL 80 series - Tuesday, Nov 27, 2007 at 09:30
Tuesday, Nov 27, 2007 at 09:30
I can remember years ago if you got a new vehicle and if it didn't use oil in the first 1000mls then klms back then, something was wrong.
As the first oil put in the new engine is to help run it in, bed everything Rings / Bearings and so
forth.
If you don't want it let me know and will give you my postal address hahahaaaaaaaaaa
Cheers
96
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Follow Up By: 96 GXL 80 series - Tuesday, Nov 27, 2007 at 09:31
Tuesday, Nov 27, 2007 at 09:31
PS.
Tell your boss he needs an extra one for me.
Cheers
96
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Reply By: Robnicko - Tuesday, Nov 27, 2007 at 10:34
Tuesday, Nov 27, 2007 at 10:34
Phillip,
New engines should use a little oil. I bought the better half a Mazda 6 last year and it used about half a litre of oil after 2000kms. It now doesn't use any oil (
well it better not).
If they dont want it because it uses a bit of oil I will take it..............haha
Enjoy the toy
Rob
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Follow Up By:- Tuesday, Nov 27, 2007 at 21:11
Tuesday, Nov 27, 2007 at 21:11
G'Day Rob,
Just a question.
Are you certain the oil level dropped or did they just not fill it at the factory?
Common practise at factories now to not fill up to the dip stick mark.
1 litre per car - 100,000 cars per year = $$$$$
Rolande
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Follow Up By: Robnicko - Wednesday, Nov 28, 2007 at 11:39
Wednesday, Nov 28, 2007 at 11:39
Rolande,
I checked the oil level when I drove it home and it was full at brand new. But I forgot to mention that the Mazda Service manager mentioned that they do use a 'thinner oil' from the factory for running in purposes and that a little consumption is to be expected. It now does not use any at all.
Like Roothy (4x4 mthly) I use Penrite in my 80 series and have no consumption of oil. Slightly thicker grade of oil in higher temperature but thats what you need.
Thanks,
Rob
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Reply By: Off-track - Wednesday, Nov 28, 2007 at 00:59
Wednesday, Nov 28, 2007 at 00:59
Gee a thread about Tojo issues and Gerhard hasnt dropped in with his 2cents yet!!??
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