Pajero Owners Club of South Africa

HI guys

Please could someone tell me how many litres of Oil a 3.2 DID motor in a 2001 Pajero takes when doing an oil change?

Thanks

Regards
Mark

Close to 7.5.

it's closer to 9 liters from what I recall.

Thanks for the response guys.

What oil do you use, Castrol GTX or Shell Rimula?

Regards
Mark

PajeroNewbie wrote:Thanks for the response guys.

What oil do you use, Castrol GTX or Shell Rimula?

Regards
Mark

Most of us use caltex delo 400 multigrade. It is a fantastic oil!

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My Haynes manual states 7.5L with new filter.

I agree with Marius: 15W-40 Caltex DELO 400.

Would shell Rimula be OK to use?

Cheers
Mark

Also, the any reason why not to use fully synthetic oil? especially on the newer common rail engines?

Gemaskerde Tuinvurk wrote:Also, the any reason why not to use fully synthetic oil? especially on the newer common rail engines?

I'm not an oil expert but i feel full synthetic's advantages are longer drain intervals but with our diesel's sulphur content that acidifies the oil, synthetic and dino oil need the same intervals on our engines.

Fully synthetic is overhyped IMHO except in high performance engines where the longer polymers may help in the longevity of the oil and may heighten the breakdown temp. I prefer looking at the spec as additives contributes 90% to the quality of the oil and it's characteristics. Delo 400 has been proven and receives good personal reviews.

shell rimula is also good and probably wouldn't hurt. I just like to stick to the known.

The choice lies with you. I'll leave with you this though. Once you choose an oil, stick to it. Changing from one oil to another has been known to cause leaks and sometimes smoking. I dont know why but it does.

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Thanks guys ended up purchasing Caltex Delo Gold 400 15W40

Cheers
Mark