Hilux Oil amount and Brand

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

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

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.


Quote:
"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

I use Penrite Synthetic oil @ 15w-50 and 7litres...Its a great drop.