Best Lubricants for GU 4.2TD

[Fot]

My 4.2 turbo diesel is now out of warranty so I want to start saving dollars by servicing it (dropping the oil, filters, diff oils etc) my self. There are so many different brands & specs of oils etc recommended I find it a little confusing.
Wondering what you guys recommend as best for my truck.
Thanks in anticipation

[Jimbo]

Try this site, if Mobil is OK for you

http://www.mobil.com.au/

and menu down to "lubricants and specialities" and then "lubrication recommendations". Put in your vehicle specs and there it is!

[mav]

hi, i use castrol rx super in my patrol and find it gives better oil pressure and reduces oil burning (my vehicle has high kms on it).

mav

[baby_troupe]

Castrol GTD works well for most of us.

Oils are like everything, you only get what you pay for.....

[my45]

Stating the obvious but it will run better with a deisel oriented oil :)

Diesel orientated oil has a higher detergent quality, and more of an ability to hold particles suspended, as soot contaminates diesel engines more than petrol engines contaminat oil.

[Tlux]

Valvoline Special Diesel isn't bad and reasonable price tool

[TINY PATROL]

hey bud ! i work at nissan and i would reccomend you use the nissan oils!
thats what our mechs use in the workshop!!
cheers

[ICantBeBothered]

Hey Fot
I use Shell Rimula X 15w/40 in my 4.2TD GU IV and Donaldson oil filters. As I have found the geniune filters have had problems with the anti drain back valve.

[THOMO.IN.A.GQ]

i hope he has changed his oil since his post in 2003 :-\ :-\