Re: GD engine oil grade and quantity
Posted: Thu, 03 Nov 2016 7:39 +0000
I rest my case!
numberplate wrote:i heard today that dealers can get a sort of DNA analysis done on engine oil to see if it is the correct type or not. so if you run the wrong oil they can use that as an excuse to bounce the warranty.
adamkberger wrote:Direct from the manual:
Oil grade ACEA C2
Notice: Using oil other than ACEA C2 may damage catalytic converter. (Might mean DPF)
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 0W-30 is filled into your Toyota vehicle at manufacturing, and is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather.
According to the graph, 0W-30 does look like it will suit all weather conditions in Australia. It also suggests that you could use 5W-30 for high speed or extreme load conditions. No mention of fully synthetic though but a quick google leads me to believe that it only comes in fully synthetic.
From ACEA:
ACEA C2 Stable, stay-in-grade oil intended for use as catalyst compatible oil in vehicles with DPF and TWC in high performance car and light van diesel and gasoline engines designed to be capable of using low friction, low viscosity oils with a minimum HTHS viscosity of 2.9mPa.s. These oils will increase the DPF and TWC life and maintain the vehicles fuel economy. Warning: these oils are unsuitable for use in some engines. Consult owner manual or handbook if in doubt.
So there you have it.
Adam.
Ozwaz wrote:Bloody hell mate you are on it like a fat kid on a cupcake
creaky wrote:Off topic but at a servo along the Bruce Highway a couple of weeks ago were two rough looking guys in a newish Merc 4wd getting a 20L tank of blue liquid out of the back of the car. Obviously they have to take the AdBlue with them !! I'm not looking forward to that in Australia with so much remote travel.
abashii wrote:creaky wrote:Off topic but at a servo along the Bruce Highway a couple of weeks ago were two rough looking guys in a newish Merc 4wd getting a 20L tank of blue liquid out of the back of the car. Obviously they have to take the AdBlue with them !! I'm not looking forward to that in Australia with so much remote travel.
Two rough looking blokes with a tank of blue liquid?