packeteer wrote:picked up 20L of penrite hpr 5 diesel 5w/40 cheap, so will be using that for a bit in the engine
drive train always uses nulon 75w90 full synth
jamesheadlam1 wrote:MADDOG wrote:
Just jumping on the end of this thread..........
I need to change my manual gearbox oil on my D4D. Does anyone know what size the drain plug is on the gearbox? I have a feeling it is 23mm or similar in imperial. I've just had a frustrating time not being able to find a spanner or socket bigger than 22mm at home. There is not enough room to fit a shifter in there.
Thanks in advance.
As a mechanic myself, I will admit I work on mainly trucks but please please please do not use a shifter. These are known as portable lathes! They are handy in the right situation but are perfect for creating a rounded off edge to the plug or bolt which you are tightening or loostening. Your better off using the right tool for the right job!
Different people swear by different oils, you can be pushed into buying over priced, under performing oil and filters, but if it is within the engine requirements (guidelines in manual or speak to toyota as to what may be suitable if you are concerned about it)as to what your local auto barn or auto pro etc is advising, you should be safe. If you know a Tradie, you may be able to get them to use a trade discount- they will know what is ment.
The company i work for uses fleetgaurd ( which has proven to me over years to be good quality)
Hope that's some helpful advice
Cheers
AdamHC wrote:Couldn't find the fill and drain bolts for a bit there was that much old oil covering them
First time changing front diff oil and it actually wasn't as hard as I expected. Thanks roo for the guides on torque. Few questions though:
There was a fair bit of filings on the magnet for the drain plug but the oil that came out was pretty clear. This normal?
Would using something like Copper Eze on the thread be beneficial or do damage?
Should washers be replaced every time the oil is changed? I was planning to replace but forgot to buy them and was already half way through before I realised.
Do you add Nulon G70 to diff oils Roo?
Thanks guys
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