Toyota Fortuner Officially Launched by IMC in Pakistan

[m-yousuf]

Yes it is.. better than petrol variant.. go for it

[Taimur92]

Was wondering what local choices do we have for engine oil for the diesel fortuner here in our local market. This is what the manual says. Points to note here:

1. 5w-30 is the preferred viscosity .

2. 10k km is the normal drain interval, however if heavy usage, dusty climate or a lot of stop-and-go driving, 5000km drain interval is recommended.

3. API CF-4, C.F, ACEA B1- to B5 specs are recommended. Also note that ACEA C category oils are NOT recommended for our region euro2 fortuner and is only for euro V (dpf) euro vi (dpf,scr) region vehicles, and if used, would require more frequent drain interval.

Now I'm wondering what local oils are available here that meet these requirements. I checked liqui Moly and found specialtec aa 5w30 to be compatible. Mobil 1 5w30 ACEA A1/B1 A5/B5 may also be compatible(if locally available). Couldn't find any compatible oil on the Indus motors lubricants list online.

Please recommend all the locally available choices everyone. So that it's easier for all to choose.

[corps]

I don't think we have a seperate thread for Revos as they are few in number so sharing here. Just got back from Sost to Rawalpindi and Revo was planted while our convoy of 150/120 series Prados were barely holding on. Also got a close call over-take as I had to keep in draft of our protection unit. Both side-mirrors got folded and a bruise mark. Squeezed through two trucks at 110kph. The idiots saw the convoy coming.

[corps]

How in the world will this ever get cleaned up. The entire underbody is caked with layers after layers of silt/sand/mud.

[corps]

Mobil1 TurboDiesel. Get it imported. That is if you desire to keep it for the long-haul.
I did put 36,000kms on my HiluxRevo in about 6 months (Nov 2017 Purchase) and I have been running that Toyota crap oil. My 1KD does smoke at start-up a tiny a bit but other than that no dramas. By the end of this year, we will crack 1lac Kms on it. Our intervals are 2500kms strictly.

[salik990]

i used 15w40 as toyota dealer use 20w50 which is not necessary for my revo and 2ndly this toyota oil has to be changed within 2500km as toyota owner manual, so m using caltex new oil mgx400 15w40 which have 5000km oil interval.

[salik990]

If you r using better engine oil then no need to change every 2500km as there's no point to spend on expensive oil which have longer oil interval. Good thing u got rid of Toyota crappy oil as i felt big differences by using 15w-40 engine oil from another brand, better startup as in no smoke start-up, better pickup and better fuel average. My 1kd Revo has done 15k km in 10months.

[corps]

@salik990
Still using the Toyota oil. I just decided to change it at 2500kms and stick with it. My other Revo 1KD is on Mobil TD oil and it is remarkably quieter so you're right. Thinking of selling this one off at 36,000 and get a 1GD. Share pics of your Revo!! Also of the oil if possible. I used to use Delo in my older Vigo Champ 2KD.
I dunno if Castrol Magnatec is avail. in Pk. I used to use it on my Ford. Castrol GTX High Mileage is one heck of an oil too.

[corps]

Also managed to chip of the side-wall of OEM tires during the over-take. I believe it made contact with the truck's front bumper. Swapped it with the spare although I understand it is not a huge deal. Thinking of getting different tires and possibly downsize the wheels from 18 inches to 17. @salik990 We need a seperate HRevo thread. Edit: Found the thread. Nvm.

[salik990]

dont have any current pictures of my Revo, but u can find some pictures of my Revo on Toyota Revo threads.

Toyota Revo Officially Launched by IMC in Pakistan

After months and months of speculations, rumors and reveals; Indus Motor Company officially launched the new Toyota Hilux Revo yesterday in Karachi. The company organised a launch event yesterday, in which the IMC (3S) dealership network was invited to the official announcement and launch ceremony for the arrival of this new Hilux Model in the Pakistani market. An undisclosed source revealed that this new model is featuring a 3.0L Turbocharged 1KD-FTV engine. Apparently, the new model is receiv…

[salik990]

i have seen some Revo owners r downsizing to 17inch with beefier thick tires. I might changes tires and maybe will change the rims as well if i find some lightweight 18inch wheels.

[corps]

@salik990 Hmm. I'm thinking of putting these from my Hilux on the Revo and see if it makes a difference in ride quality and stability. I will keep you updated. These are off my 150-series with brand new Geolanders. Although I'm sure I won't like the look of these with the Revo. And I absolutely won't like the look of 18 machined alloys on my humble Hilux lol.

[salik990]

i would go for branded 17inch lightweight wheels if u have no budget issue. Keep darker wheels for black Revo.

[Taimur92]

Mobil1 TurboDiesel definitely seems like an excellent choice. Would go with it if I could get my hands on it. Otherwise Mobil Delvac or Caltex Delo 400 (LE or MGx?). Delo 400 is widely available and economical too so there's that.

[Taimur92]

I agree. Oil that toyota dealers sell here is cow piss. I looked around and found that mostly Caltex Delo 400 is available and not Delo 400 mgx? Are you certain you have the 400 mgx? Also, can you recommend any oil dealer to purchase the delo 400 mgx in bulk?
And what are your thoughts about Mobil Delvac? Does MAL sell that in Pakistan?

[ehalin]

Mobil 1 0W-40 has all the relevant specs API SN/CF and CF-4 or ACEA A3/B3/B4 as recommended for local revo/fortuner. This in opinion would be a better oil as compared to any 5W-30 due to wider temperature range. This oil has about 12 TBN which is way better than Caltex or Shell diesel specific oils.
Other wise if you require a cheaper alternative than Shell Havoline fully synthetic 5W-40 also has grading for API CF or ACEA A3/B4.

[salik990]

here is the picture and these are new recently arrive at the caltex dealership.

[Taimur92]

Agree. And I had the same thing in mind. However, after some searching and going through the literature on my own I've come to the conclusion that a Diesel specific oil is always better than a full synthetic that is mainly gasoline SN rated with Diesel CF and European B3/B4. Take for example this Delo 400, it is CJ-4 rated and has ACEA E7 E9 certifications which supersede the obsolete CF rating the expensive Mobil 1 offers and the E7 rating is for heavy-duty diesel which easily supersedes the B3/B4 rated oil. High TBN does provide better alkalinity coverage against soot but an HDEO like Delo has other additives that help against up to 2000ppm sulfur and other deposits considering our environment.

So IMO Delo 400 is a nice balance b/w price and quality, and expensive gasoline full synthetics with SN/CF are better suited for petrol cars or places where they have ~50ppm or lower diesel, or maybe small diesel sports cars. Ideally, I guess I would've preferred a 5w40 rated fully synthetic HDEO like Mobil1 TD or Delvac1 or even Delo 5w40 which chevron Pakistan doesn't sell. Have a look at this post I made at BITOG:
https://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/4751720#Post4751720

And if you go through other threads too you'd see almost everyone recommends an HDEO over an expensive SN/CF.

[ehalin]

I am personally using Delvac 1 5W-40 in my vigo (2KD) and now planning to switch to Delvac MX 15W-40 due to cost and availability constraints. But for my fotuner (1GD) I was planning to switch to Mobil 1 0W-40 after its first service. Now after your suggestion may be I will stick to Delvac.

I have personally bad experience with Delo oils (Delo Gold 15W-40) to be specific. I tend to change oil after longer intervals like 5000 kms or more and I have experienced constant oil reduction (engine was consuming oil and needed to top up after about >4000 kms especially after extended high speed runs on motorway. Never experienced the same since I am using Delvac 1.

For KD engines toyota has recommended even 20W-50 oils but for GD engines 15W-40 is the max viscosity which is recommended. I would prefer to use a lower viscosity oil for new engine and then later switch to 15W-40 probably after 100k ~ 150k kms mileage on the clock.

[Taimur92]

Yes, I think it's best if you stick with the Delvac1. That is probably one of the best for our new local GD fortuner/hilux. I too personally would get that if I could source it in Karachi and get it in bulk for atleast 2-3 oil changes considering the ever-increasing oil prices.