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

equipped2ripp · Posted: Thu Aug 10, 2006 12:10 pm Post subject:

what about those slick-50 diesel engine treatments, anyone ever used them?

venum · Posted: Thu Aug 10, 2006 8:14 pm Post subject:

sweeks · Posted: Thu Aug 10, 2006 8:47 pm Post subject:

Equip2Ripp..... what sort of mileage are we talking between oil change re syntec oil?

Engine Treatments... read on the net where they can actually do more bad than good by clogging small passages in the engines. However before reading this I've used them only once in each vehicle I had and never had any problems.

bleedingfreak · Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2006 1:52 pm Post subject: Re: Infor on Diesel Engines

sweeks · Posted: Sun Aug 13, 2006 8:24 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the explanation. Can it be mixed or does the coolant needs to be flushed?

venum · Posted: Sun Aug 13, 2006 11:13 pm Post subject:

good info

what about the upgradeability of the turbocharger in diesel engines

i was talking to someone the other day and he mentioned that the turbocharger was quite small on his Mitsu L200, only gets ~ 5psi boost

how feasible is this on TD's

bleedingfreak · Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2006 9:56 am Post subject:

equipped2ripp · Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2006 12:39 am Post subject:

sweeks, can't remember the mileage using the mobil delvac. not using it again though.

bleedingfreak · Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2006 9:14 am Post subject:

sweeks · Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2006 12:39 pm Post subject:

Equip2Ripp... what are you using now and what kind of mileage are you switching at? Why did you switch?

equipped2ripp · Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2006 7:24 pm Post subject:

that oil was used in a 1KZ-TE prado. reason we switched was because i never bothered to give the firm to put it in, so they used their castrol syntec blend or texaco havoline ursa.

bleedingfreak · Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2006 8:17 am Post subject:

Pickup down for some servicing fellas... using the car right now... Half tank of gas in...3 days! Shocked

That's about $80-$90 right there!

bleedingfreak · Posted: Tue Aug 22, 2006 3:22 pm Post subject:

There's a new oil from Castrol: Ultramax TurboGuard. It's a 15W40 engine oil and is said to be for operation under extreme conditions. I'm going to put that in next oil change.

Anyone using it at present?

Grover · Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2006 4:50 pm Post subject:

At present I let Toyota handle the oil changes, the oil information in this thread will be of use when my warrenty expires (Thanks).

I have a new Hilux 3.0 TD (1kd-ftv) and occasionaly drive a bit racy with Air Con on. Under these conditions I usually get 650km for low $90s. This includes a few quick high rev'd runs at 180km and a few 4x4 H4 adventures. Diesel lasts so long, you can do so much with 1 tank.

I like to fill my tank at curepe and on 2 occasions got over 700km because I don't want to fill up anywhere else and still stay under the $100 mark.

Diesel is so cheap, you can afford to not pinch and still end up with great fuel consumption. If you wish to stretch your fuel you can adjust your driving habits, low rev'd calm shifts and try to get to 5th if possible. Be practical and adjust your speed to suit dont speed up if you know there is a red light or traffic ahead. If you are a fast driver reduce drag items, roof racks, poorly designed bushbars. Road tires help use the power delivered to the wheels better. Don't drive much in 4x4 mode. Use AC sparingly.

I am a Topgear fan and there was an episode in which Jeremy Clarkson had to stretch a tank of diesel on an AUDI on a return trip (don't know the names of the places). He pointed out some nice tips like trying not to break, driving during the day, no heating, speed up on decline let the vehicle climb up the hill itself and this one suprised me (keeping the volume on the radio low). I did a little test myself and found that the sound from my engine changed. Alot of obvious stuff which all add up.

In the first episode of the new TopGear they used, used cooking oil with a non kerosene based solvent to power a diesel vehicle. I was quite surprised, maybe I can work something out with KFC.. The power output was claimed to be the same or even better, our diesel prices are good enough I will not try it but it works.

In your diesel experience, in racing scenarios do you prefer to rev the lower gears and shift hard OR shift easy to 3rd or 4th then push it? I personally love to see gasoline vehicles rev up and get a quick start only to be beaten by a diesel in the long run.

At the end of the day, diesel vehicles are not racers, they are hardworkers.

equipped2ripp · Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2006 6:16 pm Post subject:

bleedingfreak, i've heard that the ultramax is one of the best diesel oils available locally. i'm gonna try that out at the next service. i'm using total quartz now.

Grover, you would only get that mileage as the van as brand new... with wear and tear, mileage would drop.

Grover · Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2006 6:21 pm Post subject:

Equipped2ripp - That is a given.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__HpspsvRVg <-- something for all you diesel fans

bleedingfreak · Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2006 3:06 pm Post subject:

The Regular Ultramax is 25W50

this TurboGuard is 15W40 and made esp for turbo Ds

bleedingfreak · Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2006 8:29 am Post subject:

360 km... 1/3 tank of diesel left.

Laughing

So anyway, what causes diesels to smoke?

Recently noticed the pickup kicking out black smoke, where it didn't use to before.
Note: Guilty of not adding fuel treatment (Red Line) in a while.

Val · Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2006 10:03 am Post subject:

Black smoke = Unburnt fuel afaik.

Clean out your fuel system (doh forget de strainer eh pappy). Ah hope nobody interfere with your fuel pump settings, that could make a huge difference in the smoking department.