The Diesel Boys Maintenance Thread *4x4/4x2*

Val · Posted: Wed Oct 04, 2006 11:58 am Post subject:

It would have different additives I think.

bleedingfreak · Posted: Wed Oct 04, 2006 12:05 pm Post subject:

^^ I agree... Never thought of it like that though...

equipped2ripp · Posted: Wed Oct 04, 2006 4:32 pm Post subject:

the turboguard guardian3 is way more advanced than the ultramax... the ultramax is for older, high mileage diesel engines

sweeks · Posted: Wed Oct 04, 2006 8:46 pm Post subject:

Fellas I just switched from Castrol Ultramax to Mobile Delvac1. It was my 30 000km service. I was thinking about using an engine flush but my mechanic advised against it.

My big question now how long should I run the synthetic oil between service intervals. I'm thinking around 7000 - 8000 km.

I've seen some service interval for some diesel engines in the UK go up to 30 000km.

I'm open to suggestions.

bleedingfreak · Posted: Thu Oct 05, 2006 3:08 pm Post subject:

sweeks, keep your service intervals about the same. That's my advice.

With the Ultramax I used to change every 7500km, and I intend to keep that same interval. Maintenance is the key to keeping your diesel running good!

If you run 8000 km between oil changes, I don't see why you can't go to 10,000km. I won't, though, with the turbo and all that.

sweeks · Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2006 9:56 pm Post subject:

What type of vehicle/engine do you have? What type of filter do you use?

http://www.mobil.com/USA-En...Diesel_Engine_Oil_FAQ.asp

Have a look at the link above. It changed my entire perspective. I'm now thinking about running the Delvac 1 full synthetic oil to 12 000km and changing the filter (Sakura) at 6000km.

I'll continue researching.

equipped2ripp · Posted: Sat Oct 07, 2006 2:25 am Post subject:

the synthetic can be changed every 8-10K or so. i think in the UK it would differ because of atmospheric conditions and driving patterns, or i may be wrong Confused

sweeks · Posted: Sat Oct 07, 2006 6:27 am Post subject:

Also the quality of diesel in the UK is of a much higher cleaner standard.

bleedingfreak · Posted: Sun Oct 08, 2006 1:52 am Post subject:

sweeks do you run your diesel hard, like some of us do?

E.g. - I use full syntec in my car, use fuel treatments, keep that girl up to mark, and I change oil at 7500km. No compromise...
I rather have spend a lil money and change my oil that have to try to repair that engine...

Similarly, I treat the diesel well - fuel treatments, clean air filter, etc. I just don't use syntec oil in it - that's the only difference. Change interval is also 7500km. Again I rather spend a lil money and change the oil than try to fix a diesel engine!

BTW, it's a Mazda B2500 WLT.
Maybe if I were using syntec oil, I would go to 10K. Remember as well - keep monitoring the engine for performance changes - which can be felt easily with a diesel engine.

Remember as well - modern vehicle manfucturer's suggest oil changes at 15K and even 25K km intervals... would you trust that? Rolling Eyes

equipped2ripp · Posted: Sun Oct 08, 2006 3:30 am Post subject:

i would trust it..... but as i said before, look at our atmospheric conditions and driving patterns.... and the quality of diesel as well.. the oil's gotta do a lot for us... changing at 15K and 25K should be done at a lesser interval.

bleedingfreak · Posted: Sun Oct 08, 2006 7:54 am Post subject:

While we don't have to have summer and winter tyres, oils, coolants, etc. We do have a blistering heat regardless of rain or shine. I know we ain't desert conditions, but it's really horrible sometimes.

There are times when I purposefully drive slower, or less aggressively, cause the ambient temperature is so high - mid 30s

Under normal driving conditions, I would change my oil less frequently.

To quote from the link above:

sweeks · Posted: Sun Oct 08, 2006 12:10 pm Post subject:

Good input guys.

Most of my driving is highway and sometimes traffic. Rarely I run the 1kz-te hard since there's too much traffic on the roads. I haven't gotten to the top end yet.

The cost of the Mobile Delvac 1 is $220 per gallon @ Auto Reputable Dealer in Couva. They only sell by the gallon.

equipped2ripp · Posted: Sun Oct 08, 2006 4:53 pm Post subject:

i think they only bring the delvac here by the gallon anyway... so i was told

lange are the distributors for mobil

sweeks · Posted: Sun Oct 08, 2006 9:16 pm Post subject:

It might be interesting to find out the wholesale price. Might save a couple $$$. What kind of after market filters do you guys use? Fram, Sakura, Purolater?

I come across the Sakura filters in central regularly and use them.

Bleeding freak... what's WLT?

equipped2ripp · Posted: Sun Oct 08, 2006 9:27 pm Post subject:

i use sakura fuel filters and asco oil filter. the frontier oil filter is the cartridge type.

bleedingfreak · Posted: Mon Oct 09, 2006 3:12 pm Post subject:

equipped2ripp · Posted: Mon Oct 09, 2006 3:33 pm Post subject:

my standards?????

sweeks · Posted: Mon Oct 09, 2006 7:16 pm Post subject:

yeah I'm at a lost here.... Equipped2Ripp is there something we don't know.

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