How much oil needed

[junior]

Hi all, I have spent the past 3 hours reading threads and trying to find out how much oil is required for an engine and auto trans service. I now know the oil should be fully synthetic 10W-40 and the tranny is SPIII but how much

 

[bradc]

The engine oil should be 0w30 or 5w30 and you need about 4.5 litres.

The gearbox oil should be either Mitsi SP3 or Amsoil ATF and you need about 10-12 litres for a full flush

 

[qball]

approx 4.5L for engine and think i bought 10L for my trans flush that i did myself
beaten to it i shouldn't talk on the phone while reading posts. but nice to see i was right

 

[SiliconAngel]

Assuming you're talking about an auto transmission - ATF SPIII won't go too well in a manual

 

[junior]

The engine oil should be 0w30 or 5w30 and you need about 4.5 litres.


I thought that was a bit light on? I was leaning more towards 10-15W-40, is this okay is is it just a individuals choice?

Gary

 

[junior]

Assuming you're talking about an auto transmission - ATF SPIII won't go too well in a manual

Yes, AT

 

[bradc]

Nope, 0w30 is the best choice, and Amsoil happen to make a particularly great oil in that grade.

 

[junior]

Thanks, I happen to know a rep for Penrite, any feedback on their oil or should I just stick with the Amsoil.

Sorry for all the questions but the last car I serviced regulary was my old XW Fairmont and oil for that was easy but this is a different kettle of fish.

Gary

 

[naughtika]

IMO, there's something about Penrite & Pennzoil.. i've used both on my car and previous one (6A12).. and it made the engine run harsh and the lifters ticked like there's no tomorrow..

 

[bradc]

I bought 4 bottles of the Pennzoil Synth 10w40 for my 850CSi and it ran fine on it. My primary reason for choosing Pennzoil was that it came in 5 litre bottles rather than 4 litres like most other brands. The 850CSi needs about 9 litres for a change! Damn V12's!

 

[Guest]

Assuming you're talking about an auto transmission - ATF SPIII won't go too well in a manual

the original post states an AUTO trans service.

Nope, 0w30 is the best choice, and Amsoil happen to make a particularly great oil in that grade.

0w30 is fine for a car with perfect tolerances in japan.

a 50,000km + old car in australia, use 10w40 like first suggested.

 

[bradc]

I'm not going to let this get into an argument, but I'd prefer to keep with a 30 weight oil as mitsi recommend in their manual, as the engine oil temperature is kept in check by the radiator and is only going to change a little based on ambient temp. Mitsi know the 30 weight oil is going to have a certain viscosity at operating temperature and that is what they are recommending, so it is the best option.

 

[Guest]

there wont be an argument if you consider other peoples opinions, rather than assuming you know everything.
use whatever you like, i couldn't care less.

i'm simply saying that the oil specified for a brand new car in japan is NOT going to be the right oil for the same car with larger tolerances in a hotter climate.

 

[junior]

Re how much oil needed

there wont be an argument if you consider other peoples opinions, rather than assuming you know everything.
use whatever you like, i couldn't care less.

i'm simply saying that the oil specified for a brand new car in japan is NOT going to be the right oil for the same car with larger tolerances in a hotter climate.

No need to get in an argument guys, FYI I went for the 5w30, still need to do the ATF but.


PS. I only just noticed the topic heading, so for the confusion everyone.


Gary

 

[bradc]

yeah I'll change that now for you actually

 

[junior]

Thanks brad. I am currently searching for a tutorial on changing the ATF, if anyone has a quick link, it would be very much appreciated.



Gary

 

[bradc]

Replying to your pm now!