Engine Oil... Again
Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2013 8:13 pm
Hi all! Sorry to beat this topic to death, but I am still not clear about the "BEST" fluids for the 710. I think I have read most of the posts on this, forgive me (and point me to it) if this is redundant.
1) What is the best engine oil for the 710K? I am most interested in synthetic or semi-synthetic. Yes I read that post.
a) If something leaks, I will tend to blame it on the seal and fix it, rather than blame the oil. (however, I also don't necessarily want to start looking for trouble, either).
b) In general I am a believer that synthetics are superior for engine protection, especially cold starts and temp variation in air cooled motors. I am new to the Pinzgauer however, so I will not automatically presume this.
c) ZDDP Content: From my experience with Air Cooled VWs which utilize a flat-tappet design, I use Brad Penn semisynthetic with a mix of 10W30 and 20W50. As most of you probably know newer oils have inadequate ZDDP (zinc & phosphorus), needed for the high forces incurred on the rubbing surfaces with flat tappet lifter designs. ZDDP has been significantly reduced in modern oils as required to preserve cat converter operation & meet emissions standards (which doesn't help you if you have no cat). I think the Pinz is a flat tappet setup as well (please correct me if wrong), and hence this ZDDP concern probably applies, especially since the motor was designed at a time when oil had higher ZDDP.
I want the best fluids in the truck, can someone suggest the motor oil that definatively suits this? I am thinking about running the Brad Penn in the Pinz, any comments?
2) What is the best gear oil for each of the respective areas?
Some folks were suggesting red line synthetic heavy duty, and there is a discussion about GL4& GL5. Jim noted everything uses 90wt GL5 except transmission which uses GL4 (which from reading posts I presume is due to possibility of brass parts depending on the year, with GL5 potentially harming the brass).
What is the best gear oil, period, for the pinzgauer gearboxes and transmission? Jim- would you recommend a synthetic if one didn't mind paying a bit more for better lubes, or does your statement stand regardless of this? Anyone else?
3) What is the best oil filter? Is the Mann W 940/29 considered to be as good as anything else out there?
Thanks in advance for your input! I like to geek out on this stuff and "do things right"
Kevin.
1) What is the best engine oil for the 710K? I am most interested in synthetic or semi-synthetic. Yes I read that post.
a) If something leaks, I will tend to blame it on the seal and fix it, rather than blame the oil. (however, I also don't necessarily want to start looking for trouble, either).
b) In general I am a believer that synthetics are superior for engine protection, especially cold starts and temp variation in air cooled motors. I am new to the Pinzgauer however, so I will not automatically presume this.
c) ZDDP Content: From my experience with Air Cooled VWs which utilize a flat-tappet design, I use Brad Penn semisynthetic with a mix of 10W30 and 20W50. As most of you probably know newer oils have inadequate ZDDP (zinc & phosphorus), needed for the high forces incurred on the rubbing surfaces with flat tappet lifter designs. ZDDP has been significantly reduced in modern oils as required to preserve cat converter operation & meet emissions standards (which doesn't help you if you have no cat). I think the Pinz is a flat tappet setup as well (please correct me if wrong), and hence this ZDDP concern probably applies, especially since the motor was designed at a time when oil had higher ZDDP.
I want the best fluids in the truck, can someone suggest the motor oil that definatively suits this? I am thinking about running the Brad Penn in the Pinz, any comments?
2) What is the best gear oil for each of the respective areas?
Some folks were suggesting red line synthetic heavy duty, and there is a discussion about GL4& GL5. Jim noted everything uses 90wt GL5 except transmission which uses GL4 (which from reading posts I presume is due to possibility of brass parts depending on the year, with GL5 potentially harming the brass).
What is the best gear oil, period, for the pinzgauer gearboxes and transmission? Jim- would you recommend a synthetic if one didn't mind paying a bit more for better lubes, or does your statement stand regardless of this? Anyone else?
3) What is the best oil filter? Is the Mann W 940/29 considered to be as good as anything else out there?
Thanks in advance for your input! I like to geek out on this stuff and "do things right"
Kevin.