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QUESTION: Hi John, I highly respect your opinion on anything relating to cars. A fellow who has an original owner's manual for a 1964 EH Holden says it recommends to use an SAE 20 or a 10W30 engine oil. My local auto accessories store owner who has a number of classic and vintage vehicles says 10W30 oils weren't around then so I don't know who to believe. He has suggested I go with Penrite's HPR30 (20W60).
Back in 1964, engine oils were mineral-based. As in, derived from crude oil. There were limits on the amount of chemical engineering possible, and the engines were designed to work with - probably - a 40-grade oil. As in a [number]W40 oil. The clearances in the bearings were designed just so - so that a very thin film remained between the rotating parts once they had expanded to their normal operating temperature.
Depending on the condition of the engine I think it would happily receive 20W50 mineral oil for the rest of its days if it is a bit worn, or 15W40 if it has been rebuilt in the past 10-15 years and not used much. Part of the confusion here is that the numbers I am talking about are SAE oil grades. The Penrite 20W60 is an API SG/CD grade oil. This is a different oil rating system - you'll note in the fine print that it's claimed to be compatible with SAE grades 20W40 or 20W50. (API is American Petroleum Institute; SAE stands for the Society of Automotive Engineers.)
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Fleets which had operated for years with 4.9L Ford trucks seem disappointed with the 4.2L. The 4.2L falls far short in reliability and logevity. Long time Ford fleets are trying alternatives for several reasons, the 4.2L is at the top.
CHANGE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The GM gearbox NEEDS regular ATF changes. Just follow the normal service interval with the OEM filter (not cheap aftermarket ones).
The ZF is supposedly sealed for life, until you start reading the fine print. The 6HP26 (in all the 6 speeds) is 100,000 miles or 10 years according to all the info I found (including ZF).
I have had a GM box (Chevy Astro) that didn't have the ATF changed forever and it turned "sticky" causing all kinds of shift issues. I ended up flushing the box with diesel and got it in good health again (but quite expensive with two filters and several flushes, no megaflush option in Holland at the time).
My GMC Vandura also had a bit of a backlog, so I did the same but the one died a few months later anyway. MY 2010 5.0 SC Galway green and sand interior!!
Have the Faultmate MSV2 Extreme to be tinkering with the settings etc. !!
Hi Kingpleb
I would like to keep her for another year at least and i will also be replacing the discs and pads in the next few months, so probably worth doing. Any recommondations for the West Midlands or Warwickshire area, my usual mechnic is saying if it isn't broke don't fix it but I would like to avoid a problem rather than end up with a new gear box.
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Elena
Just checked the workshop manual and it says filled for life. I still maintain, especially since the GM gearboxes have a tendency to eat themselves, to replace the oil and filter.
The oil does deteriorate because it is subject to a process similar to thermal mechanical cracking. One of the processes that refineries use to make heavier oil into lighter derivatives. MY 2010 5.0 SC Galway green and sand interior!!
Have the Faultmate MSV2 Extreme to be tinkering with the settings etc. !!
I replaced the ATF and filter of my ZF box and the small niggles went away. That was at 50,000 mls and 6 years. Be glad that your box is fine (many of the TD6 GM boxes don't last that long by the sounds of it) so I'd treat it to some fresh ATF and a new filter Maybe even do a megaflush to really get all the crap out and then do the filter. MY 2010 5.0 SC Galway green and sand interior!!
Have the Faultmate MSV2 Extreme to be tinkering with the settings etc. !!
I've just changed my gearbox oil a few weeks ago at 50,000mls. Just the oil this time not the filter, I'll change the filter and oil again in July. I had no problems with the box at all very smooth gear changes. I got the impression after the oil change that it was even smoother but that might be my imagination. The colour of the old oil was very slightly dark when it was in the drain container but if you dipped your finger in the oil it came out clean no bits came out with the oil either. The drain plug was clean also. I'm glad I change the oil as now I can, hopefully, see what condition the gearbox is in. '88 RR Classic, '90 Classic, '93 Classic, '02 Discovery TD5, '55 Discovery 3, '01 P38 4.6, '06 L322 Vogue TD6, 2012 L322 Vogue TDV8
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I have to agree with the above. There is no way you wouldn't change the oil in your engine.
Ok the gearbox oil isn't subjected to the carbon, like an engine, but it is still subjected to high temperatures and oxygen, this and the pressure it is subjected to in the box will cause it to oxidise and break down. Plus you will have particles of metal from the bearings even if the box is perfect and the oil "Looks" good.
If anyone has issues after an oil change then it is nothing other than either a coincidence or the oilchange was not carried out correctly.
I just realized my Kia with 92,000 miles is sitting at about 12,000 miles(I could've sworn I had it changed somewhere in the 80,000s that's why I put it out of my mind) since the last conventional oil change so I immediately told my ex to get it taken care of(she drives it and she doesn't live with me). I feel really, really, really stupid for just now noticing this, and I'm well aware how stupid it was, but I'm just curious about everyone out there, how long have you gone between changes? Any significant adverse effects of forgetting once or twice? Do you think any damage has been done? What actions should I take when I get it changed again to maximize engine life?
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Trucks tend to be the gold standard for towing. They will have the highest Towing Capacity and can tow the widest range of trailers. Trucks will also be the cheapest of the three primary options pound per pound. Modern trucks come in a nearly bewildering variety of sizes and options and you could fill a book with truck vocabulary.
Airstreams are light enough that most of them can be towed with the right SUV. It needs to be an SUV that was designed for towing, typically, these are the SUVs built on a truck chassis. The biggest advantage of an SUV is their comfort. They typically have room for a full family to travel in style with great sound, tv screens, and full climate control. That can be a real blessing on a long drive.
The catch is that you need to be extra careful of the Max Payload of SUVs. They are heavy, to begin with, and they tend to be owned by large families, which often like to carry a lot of stuff. Packing it to the gills and towing a load right at your maximum may well overload the vehicle. Finally, not all of them have very much cargo room compared to a Truck or Van. If you are thinking about being a full-timer, this can be more of an issue than if you are just camping.
On most of these vehicles, you can get them with either Diesel or Gas engine. These days the differences are smaller than it used to be but it is worth some consideration. Neither is a bad choice. Here are the pros and cons of Diesel Engines.
I have a 2021 Toyota 4 Runner Trail Edition SUV with a built in tow package and I am interested in the 22 ft Bambi model.
These calculations are confusing. Do you think I will have any issues towing this Airstream? I am obviously new to this. Any suggestions would be helpful.
I base my recommendations on GVWR out of an abundance of caution and knowing folks can get relaxed over time with their precautions. So long as you stay aware that you are pushing the boundaries a little, I think you could be good with this combination.
One other option is to caravan. You can drive the expedition with a couple of passengers, and your partner can follow in another car with the rest and some of the gear. It can be nice to have a smaller car along on the trip sometimes as well and its super handy should you run into any difficulties on the trip.
YearMakeTow Capacity
1994Rover5500 lb
Notes: Maximum tow rating without trailer brakes is 1650 lbs. Maximum rating when towing on the highway is 7700 lbs. Maximum off-road tow rating is 2200 lbs.
I have a 2013 Toyota Sequioa 44 and we are considering purchasing a used Airstream 27FB. From what I found the Toyota has a max tow of 7400 and the airstream max weight is 7600. Should I go with a smaller trailer? Could this work? The toyota has upgraded suspension and looking at a reese hitch. thank you
HI Hitch! We are looking at purchasing a 16FB Bambi Airstream and are really unsure if the towing capability on our Lincoln MKC crossover will cut it. I talked to Lincoln and they indicated that the towing capacity according to our VIN is 3000 lbs. Is this too close based on the weight of that trailer? I get confused with the different weights they show and what we would need to add on that would count toward the 3000 lbs. We are a family of 3.
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