Guys,

Recently picked up a 2003 TL sports. Solid vehicle.
Unfortunately I know nothing about engines.
The car has done 82,000KM and oil needs a top up.
I have no idea what oil is in it and I don't have the manual.
Google let me down so I'm hoping someone can tell me what's up.

Cheers!

Mitch.:hmm:

Greetings.
Complete workshop manual can be found here...
http://www.aussiemagna.com/forums/showthread.php?t=99122&highlight=workshop+manual

Most here will recommend either magnatec or penrite HPR10.
Penrite however appears to be the crowd favourite.

Greetings.
Complete workshop manual can be found here...
http://www.aussiemagna.com/forums/showthread.php?t=99122&highlight=workshop+manual

Most here will recommend either magnatec or penrite HPR10.
Penrite however appears to be the crowd favourite.

Cheers mate,
I'm having problems with the PDF at work, I wanna know before I go for a long drive this evening. Do you know what kind the engine takes? I don't know much about the brands but do you know the figures?
Does it differ for an engine under 100k?

I would highly recommend against Magnatek, use Penrite if you want a decent oil

Majority of members here use Penrite HPR10 or HPR5, I run HPR10 in my TE, that has a brand new motor with only 13'000k's on it.

I would highly recommend against Magnatek, use Penrite if you want a decent oil

What thickness? (or whatever) :happy:

Go to this web page to check out the various Penrite HPR oils: http://www.penriteoil.com.au/products-categ.php?id_categ=1&id_brand=1


Best bet for your Magna is probably the HPR 10W-50 full synthetic. Not a lot more expensive than mineral oil or semi-synthetic, and well worth the little extra coin.

What thickness? (or whatever) :happy:

Viscosity.

Viscosity.

...What viscosity will I need? :tired:

See my last post. Then check the Penrite site.

Oh right sorry mate, Chances are the oil in it now isn't synthetic. Is it bad to mix the two? even for top ups?

And aslo 5 or 10 for an engine that's done 80k? Is thicker better for engine wear or the opposite?

Start with the HPR10 next oil change and see if it uses oil or blows smoke, if so go thicker.

If you just want a top up oil and don't know what is in it, just buy a 1L bottle of cheap any-brand 20W-50. Doesn't hurt to add a mineral oil to a synthetic, or vice versa.

I've got Valvoline 15W-40 in my 2 Magnas (TJ and TL) and it is fine. Good one if you don't want to go as low as 5 or 10 viscosity oil.


NOTE1: current oils aren't like older oils, a 5 or 10 weight oil may run like water, but protects the engine just as well as an old fashioned 20W-50 oil. Advantages are quicker oil pressure build up at start, and slightly better fuel economy.

NOTE2: At 80,000 km the engine is barely run in.

Start with the HPR10 next oil change and see if it uses oil or blows smoke, if so go thicker.

If you just want a top up oil and don't know what is in it, just buy a 1L bottle of cheap any-brand 20W-50. Doesn't hurt to add a mineral oil to a synthetic, or vice versa.

I've got Valvoline 15W-40 in my 2 Magnas (TJ and TL) and it is fine. Good one if you don't want to go as low as 5 or 10 viscosity oil.


NOTE1: current oils aren't like older oils, a 5 or 10 weight oil may run like water, but protects the engine just as well as an old fashioned 20W-50 oil. Advantages are quicker oil pressure build up at start, and slightly better fuel economy.

NOTE2: At 80,000 km the engine is barely run in.


Excellent thanks mate, just got a 1L 10W-40 for the top up. I'll fork out the extra for the HPR10 when I change it and that should take care of it.

Thanks guys! :woot: