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by Rich2.4i on Tue Dec 18, 2007 1:09 am
While i was at work i had to change the engine oil in 2 of the tractors,
so i thought i would do my truck at the same time
BUT with out thinking i refiled my trucks engine oil with 15w/30 universal tractor oil
Will this be OK until next change or should i change again as soon as i can
I Like this Truck of mine, just like me it's well run in it's not old just older.
My Truck's : Playtoy : '94 M Frontera 2.4i LWB NOW SOLD AS DIED Family truck : '07 Ford Ranger Thunder 2.5 TDCI
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by rangaKoo on Tue Dec 18, 2007 1:30 am
Ummm, is that diesel oil?
If so possibly best to change it back out.. Petrols run at different temps to diesels etc.
I'm sure someone else will be able to offer more advice though.
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by nitromotor on Tue Dec 18, 2007 1:39 am
Now that kind of question can lead to a very long debate on oil, type, grades and suitability.
What ACEA classification code is it blended to ?
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by nitromotor on Tue Dec 18, 2007 2:00 am
rangaKoo wrote:Ummm, is that diesel oil?
If so possibly best to change it back out.. Petrols run at different temps to diesels etc.
I'm sure someone else will be able to offer more advice though.
Si
Some modern oils are universal and meet both petrol and diesel specifications as well as turbo and normally aspirated engines all in one product.
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by rangaKoo on Tue Dec 18, 2007 2:31 am
Oh well.. fair enough.
At my work if we put the wrong oil (IE@ put the oil for the Ford Transits) in the wrong car (IE@ the BMW 330) we have been told it will void the guarantee from BMW... and likewise from Ford etc, or Volvo etc, depending on which car you do it to.. Oh yeah, we got a few Sprinters as well
So unfortunately it means we have loads of different oils.
Mind you though as the Fronty is well and truly out of guarantee it's all ok I guess.
As for me, I wouldn't be putting diesel specific oil (like for tractors) in a petrol engine, or petrol oil in a diesel engine (probably worse with petrol oil in a diesel to be honest)..
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by Apache-Andy on Tue Dec 18, 2007 12:15 pm
Is it from the back end of the tractor or was it from the engine?
If it's from the back end then a definite no-no...
hope that helps! (Agri Design Engineer)
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by Rich2.4i on Tue Dec 18, 2007 7:36 pm
Apache-Andy wrote:Is it from the back end of the tractor or was it from the engine? If it's from the back end then a definite no-no... hope that helps! (Agri Design Engineer)
It was engine oil,
Think i will drain it out tomorrow and put in usual oil (15w / 50) just to be on the safe side, also not got much else to do at work so can do it and get paid for doing it
I Like this Truck of mine, just like me it's well run in it's not old just older.
My Truck's : Playtoy : '94 M Frontera 2.4i LWB NOW SOLD AS DIED Family truck : '07 Ford Ranger Thunder 2.5 TDCI
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by meooo on Tue Dec 18, 2007 9:40 pm
Err....15/50may be too heavy.....its thicker than what you've just put in...
BMW engines need fully synthetic oil (5/40), Ford engines need semi-synthetic (5/30) and VW diesels need some off the scale super dooper extra fully synthetic (0/30) oil@ around £50 for 5 liters
I think 5/30 or 15/40 is correct grade for the 2.4 petrol engine
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by Road Hog on Tue Dec 18, 2007 9:50 pm
I use Morris 15w/40 semi-synthetic in Tessa also in the wifes Astra Sxi,purchased in 25 litre cans from an agricultural supplier
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by Rich2.4i on Tue Dec 18, 2007 10:16 pm
Rich2.4i wrote:Apache-Andy wrote:Is it from the back end of the tractor or was it from the engine? If it's from the back end then a definite no-no... hope that helps! (Agri Design Engineer)
It was engine oil, Think i will drain it out tomorrow and put in usual oil (15w / 50) just to be on the safe side, also not got much else to do at work so can do it and get paid for doing it
sorry the 15w/50 was meant to be 15w/40 thats what i normally put in .
been a long day cant tell the difference between 40 & 50
I Like this Truck of mine, just like me it's well run in it's not old just older.
My Truck's : Playtoy : '94 M Frontera 2.4i LWB NOW SOLD AS DIED Family truck : '07 Ford Ranger Thunder 2.5 TDCI
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Modifications: MY PLAY TRUCK ( MUDDY DUCK ) : 2.4I LWB FRONTERA '94 M
New look grill, CB fitted, Bull bars, Side steps, Removed All mud flaps, 16" Chevy Blazer Alloy wheels, Removed spare wheel carrier from the rear, front valance trimmed a Little, Snorkel ( NOT HOME MADE )
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