My wife just had to have an 02 Isuzu Rodeo. I knew of #1 rod bearing failures they were having. However the new DOHC engine was much better than the SOHC motor with the auxilary rocker shafts.
I've been using Mobil 1 10-30 (10-30) specified by Isuzu. I believe M1 10-30 to be a good oil but I know the 5w40 has some shear issues. I'm wondering if M1 is the best oil for my Isuzu. I would run GC but that's reserved for the VW 1.8T. I'm thinking of Valvoline's synthetic.
The failures of all the engine's I've inspected (I'm a mechanical failure inspector by trade) show spalling and/or slight scoring to #1 rod bearing only with all other bearings showing debris damages only.
Anywho, anyone have any suggestions on a good lube for the Rodeo. I usually run a 5k mi. OCI but since the price of M1 is so high I though to take it to the OEM 7.5k mi. OCI.
Results have been pretty good with the M1. This engine is know to be an oil user and I usually end up using about a qt every 5k mi.
Anybody got suggestions?
I've been using Mobil 1 10-30 (10-30) specified by Isuzu. I believe M1 10-30 to be a good oil but I know the 5w40 has some shear issues. I'm wondering if M1 is the best oil for my Isuzu. I would run GC but that's reserved for the VW 1.8T. I'm thinking of Valvoline's synthetic.
The failures of all the engine's I've inspected (I'm a mechanical failure inspector by trade) show spalling and/or slight scoring to #1 rod bearing only with all other bearings showing debris damages only.
Anywho, anyone have any suggestions on a good lube for the Rodeo. I usually run a 5k mi. OCI but since the price of M1 is so high I though to take it to the OEM 7.5k mi. OCI.
Results have been pretty good with the M1. This engine is know to be an oil user and I usually end up using about a qt every 5k mi.
Anybody got suggestions?