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 Re: Oil change interval for 2.5 ITD?
[Re: torquemonster]
#896808
07/25/08 03:06 AM
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Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 316
Mudrunner
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I have done lots of oil filter examinations where I found the odd chip or flake, there was nothing wrong with the engine. I have done lots of samples for oil analysis and even those with small flakes were considered normal.
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Re: Oil change interval for 2.5 ITD?
[Re: bae146]
#896809
07/25/08 04:06 AM
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Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,538
Body Damage is Cool
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I suppose the odd small flake is no big deal...I just remember tearing Eli's Oil filter apart and seeing many many LARGE metal chunks haha...it brought back horrific memories.
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Re: Oil change interval for 2.5 ITD?
[Re: torquemonster]
#896810
07/30/08 05:47 AM
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Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 24
Need a Spot
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i change mine every 3500km, using Mobil Delvac MX 15w-40. the traffic conditions are bad here and so is fuel quality, i have just rebuilt my engine 300kms ago!
1993 Pajero Xp LWB 2.5TDiC
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Re: Oil change interval for 2.5 ITD?
[Re: asmTdi]
#896811
08/01/08 01:41 AM
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Joined: May 2006
Posts: 524
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Rock Warrior
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Well, i went ahead and changed it at 5000K. I also lubed it - which I've been doing every 10000-15000K. The reason I asked is the price of oil & filters here is outrageous. $18 for the filter, which I guess isn't too bad, but $6-7 liter for oil?
But I did try something new. I took off the filter with the engine cold. I wrapped a plastic bag around it and no mess. About a cup of oil or less drained from the filter so I figure no big deal on the same amount of old oil still in the system after the change.
89 3L V6 5spd SWB, Aisin Manual Hubs, 2 (suspension) seater Raider in Wheeler, OR
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Re: Oil change interval for 2.5 ITD?
[Re: Bernoulli]
#896812
08/01/08 03:04 AM
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Joined: May 2008
Posts: 56
Getting the Wheeling Fever
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WOW that must be nice you said 18 for a filter the last filter i bought here in japan was 35 dollars and oil is at 5 dollars a quart and we dont have to many choices cant wait to leave this island!!!!
1989 LWB 2.5L ITD 3" BODY LIFT AND 35 INCH BFG MT'S HOME MADE SNORKEL, AUTO METER PHANTOM SERIES BOOST, EGT, AND TRANS TEMP GAUGES,TURBO TIMER RETIRED
1992 PAJERO EXCEED LWB 3L ALL STOCK FOR NOW
CURRENTLY LOCATED IN JAPAN
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Re: Oil change interval for 2.5 ITD?
[Re: Bernoulli]
#896813
08/11/08 05:40 PM
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Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 372
Mudrunner
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[quote]Well, i went ahead and changed it at 5000K. I also lubed it - which I've been doing every 10000-15000K. The reason I asked is the price of oil & filters here is outrageous. $18 for the filter, which I guess isn't too bad, but $6-7 liter for oil?
If only it was that cheep. I was just qouted from Napa $55.00 ea for the appropriate oil filter. I managed to get two from a part shop called Auto Value and they were only $32.00 ea. Normally I get them through a friend owned part shop at cost but they still are over 20 bucks. Oil is a bit cheeper at 13.00/4L for Rotella T. For this reason I change my oil every 8000km and a fresh filter everytime. I always put a new filter even if I was running gas and changing the oil every 4-5000km. I mostly do highway driving and about 140km/day. I will change my oil sooner if I am in dirty dusty conditions and on occasion run a pre oil change cleaner through such as seafoam or like my last one, just Mr. Gunk. 5 mins and a quieter diesel guaranteed.
"WE ARE ALL A PRODUCT OF OUR OWN DECISIONS"
92 Mitsubishi Pajero XR 2.5 TD (SOLD and feeling lost without it)
OME Suspension
American Racing steel Wheels with
Dick Cepek FCII Tires
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Re: Oil change interval for 2.5 ITD?
[Re: PHIL_]
#896814
08/11/08 05:42 PM
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Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 372
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Nigel's right. A lot also has to do with how and where you're driving it. My regular drive is an hour on the highway, full warm-up, no starting and stopping, no quick starts/shutdowns, and a few minutes of slow speed at the end, followed by a minute or two of idle. This is 10 months of the year. I push my interval to 8500kms, fresh filter every time, synthetic Rotella.
Phil, where do you get your synthetic Rotella? I am interested in giving it a try and knowing what benefits you have noticed.
"WE ARE ALL A PRODUCT OF OUR OWN DECISIONS"
92 Mitsubishi Pajero XR 2.5 TD (SOLD and feeling lost without it)
OME Suspension
American Racing steel Wheels with
Dick Cepek FCII Tires
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Re: Oil change interval for 2.5 ITD?
[Re: spence121]
#896815
08/11/08 06:13 PM
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Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 1,412
Body Damage is Cool
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Canadian Tire sells it in 4L jugs.
1991 Mitsubishi Pajero XP TD LWB family hauler.
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