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  1. leoblack9

    Pertua 15w-30 SN, almost monograde with minimal VIs

    Product page Data Sheet MSDS Pertua is one of a few local oil blenders in the Philippines. Made some noise back in the 90s with their miracle in a can oil additive (reduces friction, increases mpg, quiets the engine--the usual marketing jargon). This is an unusual product since nobody really...
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    Mobil Delvac Modern Super Defense v2 10w-30

    official website link Its a rated API CI-4/SL oil sold in a country that's still stuck on Euro4 specifications. I came across this oil in a local shop and found nothing posted about it here--or anywhere else really. It seems to have superseded the Delvac MX 10w30 in the ASEAN region. When I...
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    Motorcraft 10W-30 super duty diesel oil change intervals

    It meets WSS-M2C171-F1 and it says in the technical sheet and API website that it passes CK-4 so I plan to use it in my Isuzu Ute which calls for CH4/CI4. I have no idea if this oil is synthetic of full synthetic so I'd like to ask how long do ford truckers use this oil before changing?
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    Orange silicone o-rings to seal crankshaft sensor?

    My 13yo Suzuki alto had its crankshaft sensor weeping a bit of oil around it. Mechanic inspected and properly deduced the o-rings are shot and replaced it with Orange silicone o-rings. Is that better than the black original o-rings it originally had? I've read that i should replace it with...
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    GL-4 MT fluid: Does FWD and RWD boxes have different requirements?

    Theoretically. do FWD with transaxles have different lube requirements than a standard RWD transmission? Since transaxles have the diff built in. I just want to have one lube for all my cars. Suzuki FWD car specs 75w80 gl4 and the Isuzu RWD truck specs 5w30 synchromesh type lube or...
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    Hyundai Xteer 5w20 SP GF-6 Synthetic blend

    Product Page I have found no oil analysis online of this particular oil but I've found one of its brother: 5w30 Ultra Protection, API-SP Gf6 from Oil-club and its older iteration, API SN/GF5 version of the Hyundai Xteer 5w20 oil. It has a TBN of 7 and deduced via Fourier IR spectrum as a...
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    Donaldson P506082 cut open

    Posting a cut open Donaldson filter that wasn't used because it was flooded. Made in Indonesia. Kept it in storage until I learned how to hacksaw my filters a few days ago. Its a drop in filter replacement to isuzu 8-98165071-0. Comparison pictures at the end. Specs: Outer Diameter: 80 mm...
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    Fram Ultra XG3600 after 20,000km/12.5k mi

    Used on a 2012 Toyota fortuner 2.5L diesel engine for 20,000km or 2 years. Oil used was Amsoil 5w30 max duty diesel (DHD) for 10,000km then Amsoil 10w30 heavy duty diesel (ADN) for the remaining 10,000km. This fram ultra is oversized compared to the oem filter (90915-YZZD2), almost 2x longer...
  9. leoblack9

    Did my oil filter clog up and cause damage? Clattering/knocking noise on cold start

    Vehicle: 2017 Isuzu Dmax 3.0L 4jj1-tc engine. Oil: AMSOIL 5w30 dhd max duty diesel. Oil filter: Isuzu genuine oil filter. Oil filter ran: 62,000km to 82,000km Manual specifies change oil and filter 20,000km or 2 years. So my isuzu's engine started making clattering noise on cold startup around...
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    Oil life Rule of Thumb from another forum. Good advice?

    Good day to you all. I would just like to ask if this advice which I found on another forum would be a viable approach (since some of us don't have a blackstone labs or oil analysis company at reach). In my opinion this could be a good starting point to determine an oil change interval for...
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    Amsoil 80w90 severe gear vs 75w90 long life synthetic? For light duty truck use

    Hey there, as I've said in the topic I just need a quick advice. My truck is an 2017 mdl Isuzu Dmax 3.0L m/t 4x2, no lsd. I'm nearing my rear diff oil change interval and I usually use this truck to haul 200-300kg boxes of coffee once or twice a week and a regular (unloaded) commuter every other...
  12. leoblack9

    Which coolant change interval should I follow? manual or product label?

    I have a 2017 Isuzu d-max, 3.0L diesel engine, with oem intervals saying that i change coolant (using genuine Isuzu coolant) every 2 years regardless of distance. One of the recommended fluids in the manual, Havoline XLC, specifies that it could be used for 5 years of 150k miles/250k...
  13. leoblack9

    Need help with CV Joint grease, very limited choices

    Hello, I'm from Southeast Asia region and from where I'm from the choices for CV join grease are extremely limited. So far what I've found that only Mag1 Moly grease and Spaanjard MPG 1646 is available locally. Other locally available is the ones that come from replacement boot kits and I don't...
  14. leoblack9

    Garnish on valves and camshaft

    So while I took off my valve cover at 111k to change its leaking gasket I took some photos. There are some oil garnish but no sludge. Is the yellowing of the camshafts a bad sign or is it normal? Car is a Suzuki Celerio 2010. Or known as Suzuki Maruti Alto/A-Star in other countries., I change...
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    Amsoil 10w-30 HDD CK-4 - Is this a Group VI/V synthetic oil?

    I've been reading up on their materials lately, and it piqued my interest to find out if their Heavy Duty Diesel 10w-30 (code ADN) is a higher end synthetic just like their Signature series HDEOs. Based on my research here their SS oils are Pao/Ester based, correct? So is their HDD oils of...
  16. leoblack9

    Donaldson P550335 - good for 10k or 1 year?

    I got a P550335, made in Indonesia, its got 99% efficiency with 40 microns. Cellulose media, nothing to write home about. I know Donaldson filters have good reputation here but I've found no reviews about this particular model that I have right now. Could I use this filter for at least 10k mi...
  17. leoblack9

    Can top of the line HDEO go more than 5k in severe service?

    My weekly driving habits are these: 6 days a week in heavy stop and go traffic, lots of idling time, 18 miles both ways, 2~2.5hours travel time. 2 cold starts (morning and afternoon within leaving the office). Engine warms up to normal temperature within 15 minutes of driving. 1 day on a freeway...
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    Oil for Toyota 2.5 D4D - EGR without DPF

    Hi, I'm planning my next oil change for my Toyota Fortuner (2012 second generation), Philippine model with the 2KD-FTV 2.5L engine. It has a 2004 made engine.. even requiring only CF oils. Engine has VNT, EGR, catalytic converter and more importantly predates the use of DPF. Engine has never...
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