Hilux Oil amount and Brand

Submitted: Saturday, May 07, 2011 at 11:10

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Oboe

Hi all just recently purchased a 1992 hilux 2.8 diesel with an after market turbo and intercooler. Doing my first service and have no info on oil amounts for my new ride. Just would like to know what sort of oil to run 20w-40? and how much with a new filter my hilux will take before i go and buy. Also i am in Tasmania so cold weather for the next few months. Cheers

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Reply By: Oboe - Saturday, May 07, 2011 at 11:12

Saturday, May 07, 2011 at 11:12

Also its the 3L LN106R engine to make things easier.

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Reply By: Madfisher - Saturday, May 07, 2011 at 11:18

Saturday, May 07, 2011 at 11:18

If its going to be cold I would be going 15-40. Any reputable brand Penrite, valvoline Castrol are all good. Main thing with that model is to do the changes every 4000ks as they have a tendency to glug up the oil and block an oil galley. Al though the turbo should help minimise soot in the oil.
Cheers Pete

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Follow Up By: Oboe - Saturday, May 07, 2011 at 11:21

Saturday, May 07, 2011 at 11:21

Thanks mate. Also any idea on the amount. Only ask because i had a surf before the aussie model. Not the best call ever. But the beast ate 7.5 litres to fill her up. Lot of oil. Was told the 3L only needs about 5.

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Follow Up By: Madfisher - Saturday, May 07, 2011 at 11:29

Saturday, May 07, 2011 at 11:29

Yeah I think you are right, but to be sure buy 10l, then you will have some for top ups. The fact they only had a small sump may have been why they glugged the oil up. But a good old beast if well serviced. Brother now wished he never sold his,and brought as zd30 Navara. His old Lux is still going well , while the navara has cost him thousands. But he could not be told.
Cheers Pete

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Follow Up By: Oboe - Saturday, May 07, 2011 at 12:01

Saturday, May 07, 2011 at 12:01

Great thanks mate. Yeah I would have been backing the option of keeping a lux over a navara but each to there own. Obviously you like to fish if you havent been to Tassie yet make the effort to come down in trout season. You wont regret it.

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Follow Up By: Madfisher - Saturday, May 07, 2011 at 20:44

Saturday, May 07, 2011 at 20:44

Oboe the Navara had about 150000 less ks on it, but still a piece of doo doo.
Been to Tassie three times, got a couple of fishing mates in Launceston as well. I love it down their, but getting to old now to walk into the remote back country lakes. I am also a member on Tacklebox which is a fishing forum, same screen name.
Cheers Pete

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Reply By: Member - The Bushwhackers -NSW - Saturday, May 07, 2011 at 14:19

Saturday, May 07, 2011 at 14:19

Hi Oboe

I thought this topic sounded familiar, so had a look back in the archives. Here is a copy and paste from the thread I found.

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"Hi Guys,

I was wondering if anyone can help me determine what oils I need for my Manual Dual-Cab 1997 Diesel 4x4 LN106R Hilux.

I read the Gregory's manual, and it says:

Engine -- SAE 20W/40 CD or better
- Sump Capacity 4 wheel drive: With Filter (5.3 litres)

Manual Trans -- SAE 75W/90 GL4 or GL5 (3.9 litres)

Transfer Case -- SAE 75W/90 GL4 or GL5
- Planetary Gear Type (1.1 litres)
- Counter Gear Type (1.6 litres)

Front Axle
- With ADD System: SAE 75W/90 Hypoid Gear Oil GL5
- Without ADD System: SAE 90 Hypoid Gear Oil GL5
Capacity:
- With ADD System: 1.9 litres
- Independent Suspension Without ADD System: 1.6 litres
- Rigid Front Axle: 2.3 litres

Rear Axle
- Limited Slip Differential: SAE 90 Hypoid Gear Oil GL5 for Limited Slip Differential
- Except Limited Slip Differential: SAE 90 Hypoid Gear Oil GL5 "

End Quote

Hope this helps, Cheers, Dave

P.S. Madfisher, I just love your pic of the mighty Jack pulling a Pajero out of trouble.... my brother picks his Pajero up next week.. lol

Cheers, Dave

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