Avensis D4d Engine Oil Recomendation

[Carp Stalker]

Hi Peepz

I have a 52 plate Avensis D4D CDX Manual 4 door, i'm going to do my filters and oil change next week

would you experienced diesel owners recomend Mineral oil, Semi Synthetic or full Synthetic and what viscosity

Thanks for any advice

[Stephen Kowalzcuk]

Semi synthetic 10/40 or 15/40, the guys at my local Toyota garage said they used 15/40 semi synthetic. In the manual it states 15/40 as an all year lubricant. I use a quality 15/40 diesel mineral oil and change it every 5000 miles. The engine doesnt burn any oil at all and is quite quiet when warm.

I found getting to the oil filter an absolute nightmare at first, as I dont have access to a pit, and even with axle stands it was tough. I discovered the best thing to get the filter off was filter pliers, I couldnt get anything long enough or get a grip on it with anything else, especially as its the size of a small dustbin. Does anyone know a better/easier way?

[victor kakol]

Semi synthetic 10/40 or 15/40, the guys at my local Toyota garage said they used 15/40 semi synthetic. In the manual it states 15/40 as an all year lubricant. I use a quality 15/40 diesel mineral oil and change it every 5000 miles. The engine doesnt burn any oil at all and is quite quiet when warm.

I found getting to the oil filter an absolute nightmare at first, as I dont have access to a pit, and even with axle stands it was tough. I discovered the best thing to get the filter off was filter pliers, I couldnt get anything long enough or get a grip on it with anything else, especially as its the size of a small dustbin. Does anyone know a better/easier way?

I got mine off with one of those tools with the belt-like strap and plastic handles. It came off quite easily, but you still end up with oil running up to your elbows :)

Hi Peepz

I have a 52 plate Avensis D4D CDX Manual 4 door, i'm going to do my filters and oil change next week

would you experienced diesel owners recomend Mineral oil, Semi Synthetic or full Synthetic and what viscosity

Thanks for any advice

Do a search for a website called Diesel Bob, he might be quite usefull. I'm sorry I don't have his web address, that's on my computer at my horrible work.

[Carp Stalker]

Semi synthetic 10/40 or 15/40, the guys at my local Toyota garage said they used 15/40 semi synthetic. In the manual it states 15/40 as an all year lubricant. I use a quality 15/40 diesel mineral oil and change it every 5000 miles. The engine doesnt burn any oil at all and is quite quiet when warm.

I found getting to the oil filter an absolute nightmare at first, as I dont have access to a pit, and even with axle stands it was tough. I discovered the best thing to get the filter off was filter pliers, I couldnt get anything long enough or get a grip on it with anything else, especially as its the size of a small dustbin. Does anyone know a better/easier way?

I got mine off with one of those tools with the belt-like strap and plastic handles. It came off quite easily, but you still end up with oil running up to your elbows :)

Hi Peepz

I have a 52 plate Avensis D4D CDX Manual 4 door, i'm going to do my filters and oil change next week

would you experienced diesel owners recomend Mineral oil, Semi Synthetic or full Synthetic and what viscosity

Thanks for any advice

Do a search for a website called Diesel Bob, he might be quite usefull. I'm sorry I don't have his web address, that's on my computer at my horrible work.

Found the URL, Thank you

http://www.dieselbob.co.uk/