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Jimbob · * Joined: 28 Jun 2008 Posts: 37 Location: High Wycombe

Hi there, I'm a newby - I've had my trooper for a month now and I love it.

Using this forum has been really helpful, so a big Thankyou to all you guys.

Now I have a question of my own:

Just about to do the first service. Are there any advantages to buying a branded more expensive oil like, Castrol etc.

Or will the Halfords 5w 30 fully synthetic do the job?

I would rather put a decent one in - so what branded one is best?

Do they also have to be Diesel specific?

Many thanks again, Jimbob.

Commercial 3.0t dohc '99

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richard wilkinson · Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2008 23:54 Post subject:

it will need to be deisal oil i use comma oil or castral dont suppose it really matters dont buy to cheap though

the flower man · Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2008 23:58 Post subject:

Philp · Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2008 7:56 Post subject:

I used Halfords own brand semi synth in my 2.8/3.1 with no problems, obviously the 3.0 needs to be fully synthetic but with the shortish service intervals I can't see that it should be a problem.
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eithan h · Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2008 9:03 Post subject:

the 3.0l does like a good oil as it pressurises it up to silly pressures to run the injectors, i would go for the best 5/30 oil you can afford

rallymarshall · Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2008 13:29 Post subject:

id agree with eithan on that, the 3.0 does seem to thrash the oil, i always change mine at around 3500 miles as by then it seems well used, i use total future 9000 full synthetic in mine
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Jimbob · * Joined: 28 Jun 2008 Posts: 37 Location: High Wycombe

okay thanks for the help.

Obviously i want to look after the truck so putting in a good quality oil must help, I needed to know what brands are good and what everyone is using.

Would it be okay to use my local motor factors for filters? or should take a trip to my local Isuzu dealer?

Also has any one put a winch on the front of their Trooper?

Cheers, Jimbob.

eithan h · Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2008 14:10 Post subject:

well i have measured the pressure on the system with a non genuine and a genuine filter on it and the genuine one did give 1 psi more pressure. not a lot in it really

Jimbob · * Joined: 28 Jun 2008 Posts: 37 Location: High Wycombe

Maybe I will spend out top dollar on some quality oil and just settle for some stock filters...

-2 x Oil
-1 x Fuel
-1 x Air
-1 x Pollen
-New Oil

What else do i need for a service?

My truck has 139k on it, but seems fine and has plenty of torque. How big is it to service the injectors?

Jimbob.

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1999 Trooper SWB 3.0dohcT

richard wilkinson · Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2008 16:42 Post subject:

if working fine leave well alone Wink

richard wilkinson · Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2008 16:44 Post subject:

Jimbob · * Joined: 28 Jun 2008 Posts: 37 Location: High Wycombe

"plenty od deisal x instead i use one only have to put in every 3 thousand"

Sorry Richard I'm not sure what you mean by this, Jimbob.

eithan h · Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 19:33 Post subject:

do not touch the injectors on a 3.0l they are a pain to reseal and cause a whole heap of problems if not done right

richard wilkinson · Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 19:59 Post subject:

Jimbob · * Joined: 28 Jun 2008 Posts: 37 Location: High Wycombe

Continuing on the Oil theme.

I Have snother question for you techy boffins out there...

As I want to use a decent oil - What would be better oil to use from these four:

1)Castrol 'Edge' turbo Diesel 5w 40

2)Castrol 'Edge' (not specified Diesel) 5w 30

3)Castrol 'Magnatec' Diesel 10w 40

4)Castrol 'Magnatec (not specified Diesel) 5w 30

Any advice would be grateful

Many thanks, Jimbob. wav

1999 3.0td Commercial Trooper