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augustinevvb

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Hi everyone on here!
I just got my cruiser being operated by V8 D4D 1VD. just want a recommended oil for servicing, something i can DIY when necessary.
 
Hello.

What does the user manual say about grade and rating of oil ?
 
Hello.

What does the user manual say about grade and rating of oil ?
Hi, am attaching the user manual here. But will certainly go through it today. People talking about synthetic oil and stuffs which i got no clue.
 

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so i got this for gasoline engines
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SAE-OW-20 is about all you need to know , from the cheapest supermarket to Harrods they will sell organic , semi synthetic or fully synthetic of the same .

Synthetic is more expensive but tolerates temperature much better than organic and has a longer working lifespan . My trucks are all 20+ years old so i tend to use semi synthetic as i assume they were designed to run on dinosaur oil (organic) so i hope to get some benefit from modernization while respecting they ain't so young and tight as they once were .

Modern engines are lighter and less tolerant so fully synthetic SAE OW-20 would be my choice for your truck . Personally i don't believe brand names are anything other than fancy advertising and it all comes from the same tank at the processing plant .

Its about preserving your engine , longevity , adding any engine oil at all is unlikely to prevent you driving home .

Others perhaps more clued in than me may feel differently but to me its just a lubricant to prevent wear .
 
I use semi synthetic 15W-40 in my petrol 5VZ-FE engine, this is acceptable in the user manual plus I live in the subtropics so it's never below about 8 degrees even in the harshest of winters.
 
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Thanks Guru for the in-depth knowledge. i will just stick to the full synthetic.
 
Be aware that "Guru" is a digital trophy award which actually means i talk to much :lol: I rank pretty low with regards to the mechanical knowledge hosted on this forum by its many members .
 
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