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-mike
The consensus on these oils is:
1) You should use it only if the manufacturer specifically calls for it (Isuzu doesn't; Ford and Honda are the only major brands in the U.S. that I'm aware of so far) AND your vehicle is still under warranty.
2) They provide slightly better fuel economy but they might, or probably will, not protect the engine parts as well over the long term as thicker weights of oil.
-mike
-mike
Well, the synthetic oil fanatics on Edmunds all think that a 10W30 synthetic is thin enough, esp. at lower temperatures, to be an acceptable substitute for a conventional 5W30.
Point: If you're using synthetic, 10W30 or 5W30 is probably thin enough. No need to use the ultra-thin 5W20 unless it's specified by the manufacturer.
Beyond that, I still didn't think Mobil 1 is offered in 5W20. paisan, you're running Mobil 1, right? I can't believe you don't remember for sure re: 5W20/5W30.
I'm checking the Mobil site right now...
0W-30
0W-40
5W-30
10W-30
15W-50
No mention of 5W20. I'm going to post on the synthetic oil topic over in Maintenance & Repair.
By the way, those guys over there generally recommend against using 0W30 weight or 15W50-- too wide a spread, which means there are more viscosity improvers or something, and these don't hold up as well. Better to stick with a weight that has a narrower spread, e.g. 5W30, 10W30, 15W40, etc.
-mike
eric
If you were buying now I'd direct you to my dealer Mark @ SI Subaru/Isuzu who can still get em. I'd say you will start having a hard time come Sept.
-mike
thank you very much.,..eric
-mike
I know you were trying to he helpful and responded to a specific request for information and it is appreciated. Even though your post didn't quite reach the threshold, I want to take the opportunity to remind people that solicitation and promotion of commercial activity is not permitted on the boards under Edmund's Terms of Use to which we all agreed when we signed on.
Thanks.
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It's a real shame as the product is really, really good. It can be setup with additional carriers for an extra spare wheel, jerry cans, camp lighting, etc. Auxiliary tail lights are included. Have a look at www.kaymar.com.au.
There used to be a rear bumper protector for Jackaroo, made by a company called Formula OffRoad. Of course, they stopped manufacture of it just before I tried to get one. Story of my life.
I'll hunt around and see if anyone else makes one
Regards,
S a v v a s
Just illustrated how good that Isuzu 3.5V6 is.
-mike
-mike
-mike
It's a roll of the dice, but you may be able to wait a bit in IL. Good deals are available now though...
Did Isuzu raise the MSRP on the '02 Troop? Seems paisan said the Limited model got more pricey, but I don't know about the full line.
-mike
-mike
-mike
The new tires are P265/70/16 Michelin XC LT4. My gas mileage was around 16.0 mpg on average with the factory tires (Bridgestone Duellers?). It has now dropped to around 14.8 mpg (even including the adjustment for tire size/speedo variation).
Just FYI
The long versions are extremely similar to the shorter versions that have been on the market a year or so, right? Seems logical that very little additional design was done on the long versions. Probably just the stuff necessary to make the adjustments in the production process.
-mike
Given the fanatical loyalty of Trooper owners, why didn't they take the Saturn approach and talk about owners whose Troopers went 200,000 miles. What about comparing features and MSRP to comparable trucks?
Personally, I am disappointed that the Trooper is being discontinued. At 34,000 miles, mine is just breaking in and I am so happy with it. Oh well at least I'll get another 100,000 miles or so out of it. Can GM deliver that in an SUV? I doubt it.
2) Largest Moonroof Available in an SUV
3) One of if not the best angles of approach and departure
4) TOD
5) Visibility
6) Reliability
7) Truck history
8) Infinitely Variable heated seats v. Hi-Low heat settings
9) Captains chairs v. sit on floor seating
10) Price
-mike
-mike
-mike
All they had to do, was get potential buyers to drive it. Once they did that, SOLD!
What annoys me about all that is -
1. Resale is poor for a number of years, which makes Jackaroo a long term proposition only.
2. After market accessories (such as steel rear bars, etc) are limited due to lack of market demand.
3. The car is a marvelous piece of engineering, and is very much under-rated in the market (as an arrogant Landcruiser owner found out last Saturday ... hehehe ... geez I enjoyed that)
4. For @#$%'s sake, it has won the biggest Australian off-road rally 4 times! 3 years running and no one pushes the point! It out-runs and out-lasts the Ralliart Mitsubishis that do the Dakar rally!
And why on earth can't we get at least some of the accessories available in Japan? I'd love to have the rear spoiler on my car.
-mike
1. Room is lacking, especially in the 2nd and 3rd row seats.
2. It rattles, A LOT!
3. Travelling off-road feels like the end of the world.
4. Though Ford has improved things to the point where you can travel from A to B reliably, it is still no match in quality to a Japanese built vehicle.
It does have some really good features though, such as Hill Descent Control, etc.
Does Toyota sell the Landcruiser Prado in the US? It is a 3.4L V6 SUV, similar in size and style to the Trooper. It's Jackaroo's closest competitor in Australia, and the only one that is better than Jackaroo off-road. Jackaroo is better on-road. Have a look at www.toyota.com.au.
I'm sure that if Prado was available in the US, there would be less worry about Ascender and the alternatives.
S a v v a s
What do you think of the Terracan from Hyundai? I was impressed with it but there are no plans to sell it here.
-mike
Terracan (and all Hyundai's) suffer from quality control problems unfortunately.
I know of two Hyundai Santa Fe owners and they both regret their choices. One had a clutch replaced after only 7000kms (is that around 4000 miles?)
My mother-in-law also had a Sonata which fortunately was destroyed in the Sydney hailstorm of 1999. That was missing the sealant goes between body panels. Hence it travelled like a leaking boat in rain.
S a v v a s
I expect the one you're getting maybe the new version.
-mike
I would really be interested in seeing the Toyota landcruiser Prado in the USA. Based on its dimensions, it has a forerunner chassis and powertrain, but with a different body.
It is my understanding and personal observation including a comparison of dimensions and powertrain, that the Lexus GX470 and the Toyota Sequoia have the same chassis and powertrain, but with a slightly different body.
-mike