What oil are we using for engine and auto trans

[gkm24]

Just put my reconditioned engine back in the Surf and am wondering what the reccommended oils to use are for the engine and the Auto Trans as I bought it as a non runner. Obviously want to give it good protection as the rebuild cost at least £1000. I'm thinking along the lines as fully sinthetic for the engine but the trans I have no idea whether its ATF, Dexron, Dexron II etc. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

[stormforce]

Just put my reconditioned engine back in the Surf and am wondering what the reccommended oils to use are for the engine and the Auto Trans as I bought it as a non runner. Obviously want to give it good protection as the rebuild cost at least £1000. I'm thinking along the lines as fully sinthetic for the engine but the trans I have no idea whether its ATF, Dexron, Dexron II etc. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

hi 15w40 semi synthetic and dextron 2 if you can get it if not then dextron 3 for atf

its not worth spending a fortune on the engine oil as you would need to change it about every 3000-3500m and the oil filter every 2nd oil change
to keep the engine in good condition

[gkm24]

Thanks for a quick reply.

[MattF]

and the oil filter every 2nd oil change

I'm shocked Richard. Every second change indeed. No use changing the oil if you're gonna leave the old filter inplace.

[stormforce]

I'm shocked Richard. Every second change indeed. No use changing the oil if you're gonna leave the old filter inplace.

i think a few people change the filter every 2nd oil change tho.

[MattF]

i think a few people change the filter every 2nd oil change tho.

That excuse ain't washing.

[stormforce]

That excuse ain't washing.

No Tonyn is the only one who tries washing in it

[MattF]

No Tonyn is the only one who tries washing in it

[Rob]

I only change the filter every 2nd oil change (on 5,000km intervals). I might change to 10,000km intervals soon tho (which is the normal service interval, the 5,000km is for the 'severe service' schedule anyway). I'm going to be doing 60 miles a day soon as opposed to frequent short stop/start town trips.
edit, I'm talking about a 3.0 tho, dunno about the original service intervals for 2.4s.

[plumb bob]

If you're gonna spend up to £30 for a gallon of oil, you might as well spend another £7 on a filter.

False econemy not to.