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I guess that's fair enough, some full size US pickups down here require you to hold a Light Rigid truck licence (in my state anyway), so there's not really that much demand because not everyone can drive them. Additionally, a RHD Silverado will set you back about AUD$120k down here so only...

Originally Posted By: dustyroads Everything looks good for a new engine/factory fill. Nice add pack, too. Your wear metals should look much better next time as it wears in. I'm so jealous of you with that diesel ranger! I'd love to have that option here. I hope it does well for you! Cheers...

Originally Posted By: Danno Hey TB48, How do you find that engine? It will be going into the 2015 Ford Transit for North America and possibly the F150. I will be buying 100s of Transits for my fleet so very curious on your experience. How much oil does it take? Hi Danno, The engine itself...

Hi all, Had a UOA done on my 2013 5cyl TDCi Ford Ranger, factory fill I believe is Motorcraft Formula Ford "F" 5W-30, meeting WSS-M2C913-C which is a requirement for this engine. Motor is a 5 cylinder 3.2l turbo diesel with 147kW & 470Nm. This sample was taken prior to the first oil change as...

Originally Posted By: Brons2 I don't know why the comments on here, these results are good for 7500KM/4500mi of usage that includes off roading and hot weather operation. The oil held it's viscosity and had some TBN left. I would extend to 10,000KM/6250 miles and retest. I don't see any...

To be honest I'm not really that impressed with this oil. I'm looking for an oil that will last 15k km's as per the OEM Service Manual, but will be tough enough for occasional off road use. Because of the stupidly high price of synthetics here in Aus (sometimes $20/litre), I think I might just...

Originally Posted By: Ibrahim Whats the recommended OCI by Nissan Australia for your type of driving? As mentioned earlier, 15k kms normal service or 7.5k kms severe service. Originally Posted By: Ibrahim Oil could definitely go longer, and what air filter do you have on right now anyway...

Originally Posted By: hounddog What KIND of air filter are you using? Running a RYCO brand air filter in stock air box. I changed it at 170k kms so its only 2500kms old. Will be going to genuine filter next service. Quick question, the viscosity suggests that it hasnt thinned much at all, is...

Silica levels are due to the TB48 stock airbox. Its pretty average in terms of seal, so will sort that out. Manual suggest anything between 5w-30 to 20w-50 depending on ambient temps. I ran 5w-50 Mobil 1 previously but only for 5k kms. OCI as per manual is 15k km or 7.5k km severe service so...

Well, this is my first OUA ever, so naturally I'm interested in what people think. I have a pretty good idea what all the numbers mean. Vehicle has done 172500 kms, oil has done 7500 kms through the desert and running around town. Pretty hot here in Perth today, 37C, and only going to get hotter...

Originally Posted By: uart Originally Posted By: TeeBee48 I purchase it from GL Lubricants in NSW. They also sell M1 EP oil filters which I'm using too. Their price is the cheapest in Aus by a long shot. They also sell Redline Oil and Shell Rotella. Cheers TB. Those GL lub prices are really...

G'day Doug, Thanks for welcome Yeah I can vouch for that, I did a runner when I saw the price for M1 in Perth. Being in one of the most isolated cap cities in the world has its perks... I'm yet to find one! Buying from a distributor makes it MUCH more viable for me I think. Cheapest I could...

I purchase it from GL Lubricants in NSW. They also sell M1 EP oil filters which I'm using too. Their price is the cheapest in Aus by a long shot. They also sell Redline Oil and Shell Rotella. I was going to run Castrol Magnetec or another mineral oil 10W40, but for the extra couple of dollars...

Originally Posted By: HTSS_TR I agree with Doug, M1 0W40 is one of the best xW40 oil especially when we can buy a quart for around $5 when it's on sale(regularly at one of several auto parts chains in USA) or $6.xx at Walmart every day, in USA. M1 0W40 is a long drain oil, it can easily do 15k...

G'day Doug, Thanks for getting back to me promptly. I will change the oil prior to my trip up north. Do you think the OCI's of 15k kms are optimistic? Cheers

G'day, Long time lurker, so I think I know enough to warrant asking some questions. Firstly, I currently own a 2003 Nissan Patrol Aus Spec which is running a TB48 motor. The motor is pretty much a big brother to the RB26, running VVT and DOHC, 24V and straight 6 configuration. These are...