winter oil weight?

[Greg_B]

Originally Posted by brownbear

Where there 3b's in the later years that had better seals?

If you bought replacement gaskets what would the material be?

Dunno if the 3BII's went FIPG or not. A lot of seals cross up to later models, so if you order from Toy you are getting the latest anyway. Dunno if they improves them over the years.

I don't understand your second question, but will forge on: I used new Toyota cork for the sidecover and pan. I was two for two with new cork gaskets and leaking with synth. Maybe it was my install of the cork...dunno.

Now I would be tempted to us FIPG for the side cover and pan, ala the later model engines.

The price of Esso 0/40 XD Extra at Wallyworld makes it worthwhile with 10,000km drain intervals.

hth's

gb

[coldtaco]

Canadian Wallyworld must sell other oil than US/Alaska stores? I bought Mobil1 0w-40 there and used it.

[Greg_B]

Originally Posted by coldtaco

Canadian Wallyworld must sell other oil than US/Alaska stores? I bought Mobil1 0w-40 there and used it.

Could well be. The Cdn ones also stock Mobile 1.

gb

[kup99]

hey guys.. I just did my beb in my 1hd-t... I am thinking of going to a full synthetic oil.. should I worry about leaks?? truck has 138K on it.. I live in Calgary AB Canada?? need a little help ..any advise.... thanks...

[crushers]

i recimmend the semi sythetic .
talk to Mike at ProActive about how he feels about full syn...

[bigbrowndog]

Originally Posted by crushers

i recimmend the semi sythetic .
talk to Mike at ProActive about how he feels about full syn...

Yes, its got the best of both oils,

[kup99]

O.K. Just picked up my MOTOMASTER Formula 1 0-30 semi synthetic.. changing it tonight.. thanks Wayne..I will get the rotella next time I'm in the neighborhood...

[M John Galt]

Be cautious using any 30 weight oil in a diesel, especially if it has a turbo; the oil is not up to the temperatures a turbo diesel sees. If you want to use MM oil use a 40 or 50 weight. I'm running 5W50 MMF1 as a winter oil.

[kup99]

thanks John.. this is really a city hauler.. although I am going to drive 300kms on the highway right away... should I be worried.. thanks,

[crushers]

hummm, i have been running 0/39 for 4 years now in various turo'd units...
i will check with the turbo shop tomorrow to see if this is a problem...
thanks for the heads up

[kup99]

thanks Wayne.. I'll call ya tomorrow..

[crushers]

Originally Posted by Stone

I personally haven't seen a diesel rated 5W30, but then again, I haven't looked as that is too light for my liking.

I tried synthetic diesel rated 10W30 in my 13B-T for a month one winter, but I personally felt it was too thin to offer adequate protection.

the shell rottela T 0/30 is diesel rated oil...i have not seen 5 weight diesel oil either...

[crushers]

Originally Posted by M John Galt

Be cautious using any 30 weight oil in a diesel, especially if it has a turbo; the oil is not up to the temperatures a turbo diesel sees. If you want to use MM oil use a 40 or 50 weight. I'm running 5W50 MMF1 as a winter oil.

so i called the turbo shop here in town, they service the oil fields, aircraft, big rigs and tiny turbos adn i mentioned your concern.

the important aspect of turbo life is maintainence and oil pressure. a turbo is a turbo, the big rigs run this weight in the north and some never shut their engines down.
i asked them about 0/30 specific and they said there is no problem what so ever running this oil.

[kup99]

thanks Wayne... hopefully see you Sat..... Later

[dieselDaryl]

I found out that Shell also makes a Rotella Synthetic Blend 10W-40. I decided to go with this oil for my winter oil as my truck spends a fair amount if time in the more mild winters (-15ish) but i do come to Edmonton often in the winter (-30) so want to be prepared for colder. I think the 10W40 gives a cood compromise between the two temperatures..

It was $70 for 16L at Daystar Petroleum in Edmonton.