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Engine oil
Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2017 9:40 am
by GreenMachine
Hi guys.
I know this topic has been covered more than once, but I have noticed that most of the posts are very old.
I'd like to know what engine oil to use in my gen 2 v6 3.5 24v, I do have some hydraulic lifter tapping noise on cold start after a while it does seem to either go away completely or just go very feint.
It seems most people recommend the Delo 400.
Unfortunately I can't find this anywhere. Arnold from Mitsu tech in Alberton doesn't use it anymore either.
I would really appreciate the assistance.
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Re: Engine oil
Posted: Tue Nov 21, 2017 1:42 pm
by Gemaskerde Tuinvurk
Same problem here... no more Delo 400 from Caltex...
Anyone found it recently? I still bought some earlier this year - now nothing!
Re: Engine oil
Posted: Tue Nov 21, 2017 1:44 pm
by stevedcp
Gemaskerde Tuinvurk wrote:Same problem here... no more Delo 400 from Caltex...
Anyone found it recently? I still bought some earlier this year - now nothing!
Midas in Alberton has got.
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Re: Engine oil
Posted: Tue Nov 21, 2017 1:53 pm
by GreenMachine
stevedcp wrote:Gemaskerde Tuinvurk wrote:Same problem here... no more Delo 400 from Caltex...
Anyone found it recently? I still bought some earlier this year - now nothing!
Midas in Alberton has got.
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I was there on the weekend and they had nothing anymore
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Re: Engine oil
Posted: Tue Nov 21, 2017 1:55 pm
by stevedcp
GreenMachine wrote:stevedcp wrote:Gemaskerde Tuinvurk wrote:Same problem here... no more Delo 400 from Caltex...
Anyone found it recently? I still bought some earlier this year - now nothing!
Midas in Alberton has got.
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I was there on the weekend and they had nothing anymore
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We will have to find something else to use then. Any ideas guys.
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Re: Engine oil
Posted: Wed Nov 22, 2017 6:13 pm
by Big_G
I read the other day that obviously Delo 400 is top banana, but that Shell Rimula is a solid second place... opinions on that assertion?
Hope it helps? G
Re: Engine oil
Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2017 7:13 am
by Gemaskerde Tuinvurk
I did get from Midas in Kyalami - so OK for the time being
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Re: Engine oil
Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2018 12:36 pm
by SM4
I am somewhat new to the club and find this topic of oil very interesting. Why do Pajeros use natural oil ? Would not synthetic be better ? I have a 2011 P/sport with the old 3.2 engine with 128,000kms on the clock which I purchased six months ago and it's due an oil change soon and my local workshop use Fuchs Synthetic Oil . If there is a problem with this please tell me. I should add that I'm 80yrs. old and have always done my own oil changes in the past but ill health forces a change.
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Re: Engine oil
Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2018 3:18 pm
by peterpot
Hullo and welcome. Having worked in the oil industry for many years I can assure you that there is no reason whatsoever not to use a synthetic engine oil. My personal opinion is that it would be rather wasted though, as synthetics are useful in overcoming some sensitivities encountered in stressed engines of which the 3.2 has none.
Re: Engine oil
Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2018 5:03 pm
by SM4
Thank-you sir. No need for me to be concerned.