Recent content by Frot

I think I had a brain [censored] on my last post. What I meant to ask is if a higher VI is better (at least in a hotter climate) then why is the 5W30 preferred by Toyota. One can hardly say that temperatures across NZ and Australia don't vary much!

I have attached a page from the Toyota Owners Handbook showing the oil they recommend. I have also come across another article and have pasted the contents of a couple of paragraphs at the end of this post - never a shortage of opinions! Can't find a way to upload the document but basically...

2009 Toyota Hilux D4D (3lt diesel). Thanks to all for the feedback, much appreciated.

I recently came across this post on another site and have also read the post on this site re Ca, Mg and TBN. Being the owner of a Japanese manufactured diesel vehicle, I am interested to hear the opinions of those a lot more knowledgeable than I am. 'The oil sold in Japan typically has calcium...