20w60 oil and turbos
Submitted: Friday, Jan 20, 2012 at 15:29
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hey guys i have recently purchased an old 91 nissan terrano 2.7 turbo diesel, it has 190,000k's the repco bloke recommended 20w60 oil, will this be to thick for the turbo ect?
Reply By: Ross M - Saturday, Jan 21, 2012 at 13:49
Saturday, Jan 21, 2012 at 13:49
What qualifications does the Repco man have in relation to oils.
He might sell oil (salesman) but have no depth of knowledge about oil and its uses.
Phil G mentioned startup time when oil isn't getting to the engine parts and especially the turbo which does have its little sump supply for startup but relies on a good quick flow to lube and cool. The turbo spins thousands of times before the oil gets to the turbo, I wouldn't like to prolong this spinning with little oil aspect.
A 2.7 Terrano shouldn't be worn out at 190,000km and should use the recommended grade oil. Terranos last real good, don't put it at risk by using a heavier oil on the recommendation of who????????
Ross M
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