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davidfw · Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2014 21:29 Post subject: what else should I do

Can anyone suggest what else I should to my 3.2 field. Recently purchased in august to pull my caravan (after having to sell my tremendous sorento which I had for 8 trouble free yrs due to possibly different treaded tyres winding my diff and transfer box etc etc) on a 53 plate with111k at present. Changed oil to full syn 5 w30, renewed coolant all at kwik fit and renewed all discs myself with a slight hick up with over adjusting Os inner brake shoes for the handbrake ( I over adjusted it to the point of over heating the wheel thinking it was the caliper........ lesson learnt but It was my first ever attempt with brake shoes. Any suggestions would be appreciated. We love this car even more than our sorento except the slightly higher mpg.....

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geodrome · Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2014 21:39 Post subject:

Who told you to use 5w30 fully synthetic?
They don't like it! It should be 10w40 semi synthetic.

davidfw · Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2014 22:31 Post subject:

It was Quikfit. They said it cost them quite a bit of money or special order, so I allegedly scored. I thought the engine did sound a bit louder when I got it back.

geodrome · Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2014 22:48 Post subject:

I would go back and get them to change it to the correct oil.

Assassin can explain why better than me.

davidfw · Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2014 22:59 Post subject:

I read the manual afterwards and thought it should be 10 w 40
Can I top up with it??

peteinchad · Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2014 4:25 Post subject:

You need the fully synthetic removing - not suitable- it has a much thinner film thickness that your engine isn't designed for (I learned that from one of Assassin's posts)

Kwak Fit are not the best people to let loose on your truck.

venn105 · Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2014 9:03 Post subject:

Dont use sh** fit,that is my advice!!!

I once(long time back) took advantage of their oil and filter change as was a good offer,i always check oil no matter what when changed but this one time i did not.........

Next day i drove to work and once it got warmer the oil light flickered(telling me oil level)

Long story short the young lad put (probably what the sh&& fit manual said) amount of oil in,2L more and it was correct Shocked

davidfw · Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2014 9:04 Post subject:

The only reason why I never went back was they said they had properly checked with the dealers and i was thinking with winter coming the thinner oil would be more beneficial to lube the engine more effectively. What about my other questions have you any other recommendations for my car. Cheers David.

davidfw · Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2014 9:54 Post subject:

The oil was changed back in August. Ive towed my twin axle van all over without any engine issues however if that's the case I will buy some oil tomorrow and change it myself to 10 w 40......... Can I actually mix what's in the engine as I already have some o10w 40 as it needs a top up now??

VIKI · Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2014 11:32 Post subject:

what I will recommend is to change fuel,air,pollon/cabin and oil filters(with new oil 10W40 Castrol GTD design for turbo diesels) as well,check glow plugs,battery,coolant freezing point {winter is coming Wink

} ATF level colour should be cherry red, brake fluid as its a hydroscopic so it suck in moisture from air ,power steering fluid,check/change aux belts as its better to be confident so it will not snap when you be away from home, check suspension geometry,condition of filing fuel pipe in back wheel arch , check for corrosion in back wheel arches, after that you may check springs and shock absorbers if they are factory 1they never was change from new then find some good gas/oil ones it will much improve truck handling on tarmac

davidfw · Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2014 11:54 Post subject:

Cheers for that. Have already copper greased all arches 96% rust free. Fuel and htr pipes under rear arch was rusting. I treated them now covered in copper grease. All coolant renewed etc .

On the oil note because I'm running 5w 30 full syn dealers have just said its ok especially with winter approaching but I will burn more so keep checking. I will top up with a slightly thicker fully syn oil and they have said you can mix oil but get your money's worth out of the full syn before you change it.... Idea

Mitsubishi recommend morrison synth oil ( not the supermarket) so I've just been told...

geodrome · Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2014 12:06 Post subject:

They'll be recommending an oil for modern engines with DPF etc. they will be buying that one in bulk at a good price, from their local wholesaler. All dealers do the same, have done for years. Call another dealer and they will tell you a different make.
So far I've used Total oil and now Vauxhall trade club oil in mine both 10w40 semi synthetic. Both bought in 20l drums as it was cheapest and matched the specs in the manual.

VIKI · Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2014 12:07 Post subject:

check yours car manual but I am almost 100% sure so it should be 10W40, timing chain top guide check/change appx 10 quid for parts from dealer oh my advice don't trust mitsu dealers my local main garage told me 2 years back so ATF could be black ish not to worry !!! God bless local and foreign owners clubs for proper advice!!!

davidfw · Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2014 12:11 Post subject:

Ive got some shell helix 10w 40 semi so I'll ltop up with that when she starts needing more oil .....which might be next week after our caravan trip to rudding park Harrogate. Struggling to find how to load a picture of my car from my phone Evil or Very Mad

geodrome · Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2014 12:14 Post subject:

Good oil,will be fine.
You need to use photobucket or similar to load pictures.
One other thing which hasn't been mentioned is to check the condition of the fuel filler pipes from the wing down to the tank, under the cover in the wheel arch.