Toyota 3B oil?

[BillyGHusk]

I posted this question earlier but I'm thinking I posted in the wrong area.

I have a 1985 FJ60 with a 3B in it with 70K miles. In the next 6-9 months I am planning on adding a turbo.

What type of oil would be best to be running in it, and will that change when I add the turbo?
The extra cost of synthetic isn't really a concern.

Thanks in advance,

Tim

 

[pp_rp]

If cost is not a concern then run the syns. Amsoil,redline,PP,synpower. Pick one.

 

[Camu Mahubah]

This is a diesel?...you'd better talk to Pablo...he's in WA...don't quote me on this but I think he gives Washingtonians a break...

...it's good to have Canucks here!...

Sike just kidding...welcome to the site...tell me more about this 3B engine...???

 

[Pablo]

Yes I do give a break for locals. I think Amsoil ACD SAE 30 (10W-30) would do nicely. If you want to try a 40, we have some more options.

 

[BillyGHusk]

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This is a diesel?...tell me more about this 3B engine...???

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The PO of my FJ60 bought the engine in Canada

, it is an engine that Toyota put many of their land cruisers outside of the states. They tend to be a little underpowered ....hence to up coming turbo addition.

Thanks for the advice...I will be ordering some soon...

Tim

 

[Shannow]

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I have a 1985 FJ60 with a 3B in it with 70K miles. In the next 6-9 months I am planning on adding a turbo.

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Wouldn't that be a BJ60 then ?

I had a 1987 BJ42 with the 3B. I understand entirely why you want a turbo (guys down here are getting Japanese Imported 13B(T?) engines rather than modding the 3B.

Used to run straight 30 (delvac 1330). Big sump, sooty diesel, and 5,000km OCI I couldn't justify synthetics.

Remember that a turbo on a diesel such as this won't run anywhere near as hot as a modern TD, or petrol.

If you want synth, I think Pablo's straight 30 10W-30 is the way to go.

 

[BillyGHusk]

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Wouldn't that be a BJ60 then ?

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Well....I guess it is now.....after the swap.....it started as an FJ though...

 

[Shannow]

Fair 'nuff

 

[JohnBrowning]

With or with out a Turbo that engine is going to like a 5W40 like Rotella-T Synthetic wich is widely available at Walmart. It would also like a 15W40 like Delo 400,Delvac or Rotella all three available at Walmart.

 

[artificialist]

The diesel ought to produce less soot with the turbo added, so if temperature is controlled, engine oil life could increase.

anyway, I use Rotella 5w40 synthetic oil in anything that requires great protection, and Xw40 viscosity. If you engine takes Xw30, I'm not sure what to use for a diesel.