jenniferf

i run my land cruiser 200 diesel from singapore to malaysia and usually into very deep interior village in malaysia has very "dirty" diesel. so to compensate for such low grade diesel, i change my fuel filter every 10,000KM ie every other servicing interval, i will replace a new fuel filter. prevention is always better than cure. good luck! - jennifer ;)

g'day everyone.. just to share some experiment results with you all.. hope you all can add in some experience results too. thank you and cheers! engine type: LC200 4.5Liter V8 Twin Turbo Diesel test mileage: 5,000KM on each type of oil (5W-40 and 10W-40) oil: 5W-40 SHELL Fully Synthetic 40% more expensive than the other oil (10W-40) fuel consumption: 11.8Liter/100KM (average after 5,000KM) engine very quiet and feels very "light" standing start and pick up after 4000KM, my engine had consumed 1Liter of engine oil! oil: 10W-40 SHELL Synthetic (me too wondering does this mean semi or fully??) much cheaper oil compared to the first option fuel consumption: 14.8Liter/100KM (average after 5,000KM) engine is rough and loud and it is very heavy from standing start after 5000KM, engine oil is exactly the same, zero consumption my conclusion.. i am now back on the expensive 5W-40 and vow to check my engine oil regularly just in case i need a "top-up" now and then.. hey especially those who are using diesel engine, which type of oil are you using? do kindly share with us.. thank you very much and cheers!! best regards, jennifer