Observer
What fluids are you using in your Monty?
Hello all,
I posted this over on the wire as well, and I was just curious as to what brand of motor oil, and filter, and fluids everyone was using in their GEN1? I have the 2.6L and I am looking for a brand to use exclusively. I am doing a serious overhaul of my Raider, and just want to see what has worked, or not worked for people. I never really thought to much about oil until joining bobistheoilguy.com. But not to many people have Montero/Raiders on there.
Happy trails to all
Adventure Photographer
Can't go wrong with Castrol GTX...
Scott Brown- Overland Guide and Photographer
1995 Montero SR--1987 4Runner(sold)--1997 Honda XR650L--1988 FJ62 Landcruiser (project)
"You have to remain a bit naive, a bit risky, a bit crazy if you want to experience a real adventure. You have to push the limits."
Observer
I have never used a Castrol product before. I really do not know much about them to be honest..
Adventurer
Really anything from decent brand name would work if correct weight oil is used during appropriate service intervals. For piece of mind I use Mobil 1. It's overkill. But I like to change it myself, take a look around, etc
1992 Montero - overland eqpt. (SOLD)
2002 Montero XLS - died protecting the master.
1997 TLC 80 - (SOLD).
2008 Dodge Power Wagon, 35's, FWC Ranger.
Adventurer
I've been running the following in my Gen III for ten years:
Engine: Castrol GTX and Wix filter
Differentials: Amsoil 80W-90 Gear Lube
Transfer Case: Amsoil Severe Gear 75W-90
Transmission: MM ATF
'02 Montero: OME suspension, ARB front bumper, sliders, homemade 4mm skid plates and spare tire Blitz can mount, extended breathers,
K&N air filter, Optima Yellow Top, BajaRack, IPF lights, Goodyear Duratrac 265/75/16's, RUD 4x4 Grip Chains
Observer
I do have Amsoil in the differentials, and Pennzoil Synchromesh in my manual trans. However, the Synchromesh is about to come out, and Redline MT90 is about to go in.
Adventurer
Redline MT90 is a great product for the manuel box...I ran that for years in my Toyota and never had any issues.Originally Posted by 89mitsuraider
'02 Montero: OME suspension, ARB front bumper, sliders, homemade 4mm skid plates and spare tire Blitz can mount, extended breathers,
K&N air filter, Optima Yellow Top, BajaRack, IPF lights, Goodyear Duratrac 265/75/16's, RUD 4x4 Grip Chains
Observer
Has the Castrol kept your engine clean? The previous owner of mine ran Royal Purple. The thing is spotless inside..
Adventure Photographer
Royal Purple is good (expensive) stuff. If I weren't a cheap bastard, I'd use RP. But, Castrol GTX it will be for me.
Scott Brown- Overland Guide and Photographer
1995 Montero SR--1987 4Runner(sold)--1997 Honda XR650L--1988 FJ62 Landcruiser (project)
"You have to remain a bit naive, a bit risky, a bit crazy if you want to experience a real adventure. You have to push the limits."
Adventurer
I've never torn into the engine so I really can't say how clean the inside of the engine is...
From what one can see with a flash light down the oil port it is very clean. (Changing the oil on a regular basis is something I've always believed in.)
If the rig has a good record running Royal Purple, why are you looking at switching oils?
'02 Montero: OME suspension, ARB front bumper, sliders, homemade 4mm skid plates and spare tire Blitz can mount, extended breathers,
K&N air filter, Optima Yellow Top, BajaRack, IPF lights, Goodyear Duratrac 265/75/16's, RUD 4x4 Grip Chains
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