Modern engin oil
Posted: 17 Aug 2017 19:31
I would like to share an interesting observation made recently.
We run a small fleet of 4x4 vehicles that work daily in extreme conditions.
I have been involved with this business since 2009. When I arrived here maintenance was done on a crisis management basis. Over the years I have turned it around to preventative maintenance.
Recently we had to overhaul a Ford 2.5TD engine, 600 000 km on the clock due to a bent conrod. Water got into the air intake via a damaged inter-cooler pipe. What amazed me was the minimal wear in the sleeves of this engine. Since 2009 this engine ran on Midas diesel oil. Oil and filter changes every 5000 km. Over the last couple of months I have thought this over and my conclusion is that modern day oils are very good.
Our better vehicles we run on Delo, the older ones on the Midas brand. I can also mention here that we have an 2.7 Hilux, 3RZ engine that has done 795 000 km on the Midas brand, engine never opened.
I do not want to get involved in any arguments, just want to share an interesting observation.
We run a small fleet of 4x4 vehicles that work daily in extreme conditions.
I have been involved with this business since 2009. When I arrived here maintenance was done on a crisis management basis. Over the years I have turned it around to preventative maintenance.
Recently we had to overhaul a Ford 2.5TD engine, 600 000 km on the clock due to a bent conrod. Water got into the air intake via a damaged inter-cooler pipe. What amazed me was the minimal wear in the sleeves of this engine. Since 2009 this engine ran on Midas diesel oil. Oil and filter changes every 5000 km. Over the last couple of months I have thought this over and my conclusion is that modern day oils are very good.
Our better vehicles we run on Delo, the older ones on the Midas brand. I can also mention here that we have an 2.7 Hilux, 3RZ engine that has done 795 000 km on the Midas brand, engine never opened.
I do not want to get involved in any arguments, just want to share an interesting observation.