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    Great thanks. RX Super 20l currently on special at Supercheap for $99.99.

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    I am about to change the oil in the engine, gearbox and transfer case of my Perentie. I have Castrol Magnatec Diesel 15w-40 already on hand.

    Does anyone have a problem with using Magnatec Diesel?

    Thank you!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hamburg View Post
    I am about to change the oil in the engine, gearbox and transfer case of my Perentie. I have Castrol Magnatec Diesel 15w-40 already on hand.

    Does anyone have a problem with using Magnatec Diesel?

    Thank you!
    This is from the Castrol web site...

    First recommendation for the donk is Castrol Magnatec Diesel 15W-40
    Second is Castrol GTX Diesel 15W-40
    Third is Castrol RX Diesel 15W-40 CI-4 PLUS/E7

    And for the Gearbag they recommend: Castrol GTX Ultraclean 14W-40
    And second choice is Castrol Magnatec Diesel 15W-40


    Castrol Oil Guide and Oil Selector | Castrol Australia | CASTROL AUSTRALIA


    Cheers, Mick.
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    1988 Perentie 110 FFR ARN 48-728 steering now KLR PAS!
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    Quote Originally Posted by rick130 View Post
    Waay too heavy Mick.

    Stick with an xW-40 unless the engine is really tired and fumey.
    Too much drag with a 20w-60 for no extra protection.
    Good point Rick,

    My wife has a Suzuki Grand Vitara (2.4 engine) and the first recommended oil by Suzuki is a 0W-20.
    When we first purchased the vehicle ten or so years back i couldn't get get the recommended oil, as it wasn't very
    popular back then, so i rang the local dealer where she purchased the car new and asked them what they use.
    They seemed to have no idea about using the 0W-20, but said they use a 10W-40, so I went with their choice.
    About a fortnight later my wife asked me what i had done when i serviced her car as the fuel economy had dropped off.
    The manual stated that if a heavier grade oil other than the 0W-20 was used. it may result in drop in fuel economy, as well
    harder starting in the winter months.
    By the time it was due for its next oil change I was able to source 0W-20 and have stuck with it ever since.

    Cheers, Mick.
    1974 S3 88 Holden 186.
    1971 S2A 88
    1971 S2A 109 6 cyl. tray back.
    1964 S2A 88 "Starfire Four" engine!
    1972 S3 88 x 2
    1959 S2 88 ARN 111-014
    1959 S2 88 ARN 111-556
    1988 Perentie 110 FFR ARN 48-728 steering now KLR PAS!
    REMLR 88
    1969 BSA Bantam B175

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    Quote Originally Posted by mick88 View Post
    This is from the Castrol web site...

    First recommendation for the donk is Castrol Magnatec Diesel 15W-40
    Second is Castrol GTX Diesel 15W-40
    Third is Castrol RX Diesel 15W-40 CI-4 PLUS/E7

    And for the Gearbag they recommend: Castrol GTX Ultraclean 14W-40
    And second choice is Castrol Magnatec Diesel 15W-40


    Castrol Oil Guide and Oil Selector | Castrol Australia | CASTROL AUSTRALIA


    Cheers, Mick.
    The list is also most expensive to cheapest 1 to 3
    Coincidence?
    Phil B

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    Quote Originally Posted by Phil B View Post
    The list is also most expensive to cheapest 1 to 3
    Coincidence?
    Probably not.....just clever marketing.

    Cheers, Mick.
    1974 S3 88 Holden 186.
    1971 S2A 88
    1971 S2A 109 6 cyl. tray back.
    1964 S2A 88 "Starfire Four" engine!
    1972 S3 88 x 2
    1959 S2 88 ARN 111-014
    1959 S2 88 ARN 111-556
    1988 Perentie 110 FFR ARN 48-728 steering now KLR PAS!
    REMLR 88
    1969 BSA Bantam B175

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    Quote Originally Posted by mick88 View Post
    Good point Rick,

    My wife has a Suzuki Grand Vitara (2.4 engine) and the first recommended oil by Suzuki is a 0W-20.
    When we first purchased the vehicle ten or so years back i couldn't get get the recommended oil, as it wasn't very
    popular back then, so i rang the local dealer where she purchased the car new and asked them what they use.
    They seemed to have no idea about using the 0W-20, but said they use a 10W-40, so I went with their choice.
    About a fortnight later my wife asked me what i had done when i serviced her car as the fuel economy had dropped off.
    The manual stated that if a heavier grade oil other than the 0W-20 was used. it may result in drop in fuel economy, as well
    harder starting in the winter months.
    By the time it was due for its next oil change I was able to source 0W-20 and have stuck with it ever since.

    Cheers, Mick.
    0w-20 oils were developed for the fuel economy benefits but they work in terms of protection, too, as long as clearances and finishes are optimised for them.
    The US has been using them for years right across the board due to Federal fleet fuel economy requirements.

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    Thanks for getting back to me Mick.

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    Hi Mick,

    The recommendations that you posted are for gearbox and transfer case for LT 85. See below.

    Engine Oil and Fluid Recommendation for
    LAND ROVER - One Ten - County, 4BD1 Diesel, LT85 5-Speed, 4x4 (1985-1991)

    Most Perenties run the LT95. I have always used 15W40 Castrol RX Super Diesel for both engine, gearbox and transfer case. Has worked well and when on special is pretty good value in the 20 litre drum. I am happy to be corrected but I believe this to be suitable for the Perentie.

    Regards Warrick.
    "Any intelligent fool can make things bigger and more complex....It takes a touch of genius and a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction."
    Albert Einstein.

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    Not Perentie, but my 110 with the same engine and gearbox has used RX Super for the last 28 years. Now approaching 700,000km, seems to have been satisfactory.
    John

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    1970 2a 109 2.25 petrol

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