Just a little tip. Once you’ve drained the oil, before you remove the oil filter, stab a hole in the bottom of it and let the oil drain out into your bucket. That way you won’t end up with an absolute mess.
UPDATE I am now using Penrite 10w 40 Fully synthetic and find that the engine runs better and doesn't blow black smoke under load💯 The Castrol is also not recommended for cars with DPF's. Happy servicing Legends!🍻
Just a suggestion - you may have overtightened the oil filter. It should not be necessary to use any tool to tighten as it will be too tight to loosen next time. 2/3 of a turn after the seal contacts is usually written on the filter or in the manuals. And "start" the fuel filter before removing the bracket might be an option - I'm just brushing up here before my first Pajero home service. And couldn't see if you prefilled the fuel filter - but I have no diesel in containers to do that myself. Apologies if already covered in comments - time poor.
Hey matey yes I did not overtighten it...just gave it a small turn but should be ok😄 Also I had to remove the fuel filter bracket to loosen the filter cause it was super stuck😄 couldn't get my hands in there properly. And no I just put filter on and primed it😊 cheers💯
I just got a 2017 pajero and it is having issues starting wont take till a few times in. I am going to try and prime it before starting next time (see if its firm) to see if it is fuel related and not glow plugs. Is it common for a air or fuel leak around the fuel filter? Maybe the fuel filter housing at the bottom. Just want to start with most common issues.
Did you ever consider the petrol variant of the Paj swb? What's your thoughts on it (if you weren't towing anything). There's an 08 Paj swb that I know about with 95k on it for $17-18k. Never been off-road. But I've always wanted the diesel variant. I plan on using it as a daily and beach trips, trip or two up the cape etc in the future.
Hey Josh. Yeah depends on what you want to use it for. I didn't want the petrol just because I use it as a daily and it had more power to tow. Keep in mind it will not be good on fuel if you load it up and do beach work. I reckon the petrol will be over 15L even 20L per 100 on the beach keeping high revs through thick sand etc. If I had 2 cars then maybe yes I would consider the petrol. I will only buy the petrol to use offroad only but definitely not for a daily or touring. I will rather buy a diesel with 200k for the same price. Also not the end of the world if you can't find a shorty. You can get a good nic 4dr for around 14k with 200k on the clock. Good luck with the search🙂💯
It is not a steel chassis. The Pajero has a monocoque body (single shell) and a chassis in a ladder frame design. This provides greater rigidity without any increase in weight.
From my experience and knowledge Diesels should at least run on 10w 40 in Australia and 15w 40 for those over 200km. The thicker oil will result in better protection and engine wear. 5w30 is very thin and only effective to about 30° weather which in Aus is too low. If you're in colder climate that should be fine but not where you get 30° and above days🙂💯
@@budget4x4life thank you! When looking for one, what's your best recommendations to make sure has been done or to watch out for on these specific pajeros?
@@Josh-nd2mt no worries man. Check Marketplace Carsales and Gumtree. I found mine on Gumtree. Umm depending on km...if it is over 200 check if Timing guide has been done...valve clearances...manifold clean is a plus but not a must...chain tensioner...diff oils..gearbox oil and check oil change intervals. Should be atleast every 10k. Cheers🙂🍻
If you haven’t thrown the ryco oil filter in the bin could cut it open and compare it with the nippon filter? No videos of this exist. Probably no difference.. Fram do a oil filter that’s made for the fuso trucks that fits these engines and it’s massive, I wouldn’t off road with it
Air filter was good. Easy to replace. If it starts going grey it's time otherwise just take it out, give it a blow out every now and then and will be right 🙂💯
@@budget4x4life That is discussion with many feelings and no real info. This engine is old and robust type, so it can handle any oil. But im not sure about the VG turbo.. I dont know castrol AU, but in europe..its average oil with premium prices and premium marketing. It was proved by few magazines, last time by svet motoru this year which has done lubricity tests under pressure. Synthetic is not about DPF. For DPF vehicles its recomended (for longer DPF life..not engine! ) ACEA C1-C2 or C3 mid saps (sulfuric ash), low saps oil. Full synthetic with full saps spec is superior to semisynth, it doesnt brake down, it doesnt burn so easily, it will stay cleaner and it makes more than semisynth. I used Total oils in my garage since 2004. But if i love the car, i use valvoline :) Its cheap and it goes the extra mile in protection and cleaning. Ofcourse there are better oils for more money, but valvoline is one of the best.
If you fill up the fuel filter and spill it in the engine bay it's a big hazard in my opinion and can catch fire potentially. So rather just play it safe and prime it up instead of pre fill🙂
Umm. Diesel has a large activation energy, its unlikely to catch fire. Put a small capful in a metal container outside then toss in a match. It will douse the match.
@ajetia86 C2 is 0w-30. That is way too thin for a diesel. Unless you live in Canberra where it snows, step it up to atleast a 5w 40 or 10 40 full synthetic that is dpf compatible. Like this one: www.repco.com.au/oils-fluids/engine-oils-fluids/engine-oil/penrite-enviro-10w-40-engine-oil-10l-eplus10w40010/p/A9442901?rgfeed=true&cid=google-shopping®ion_id=100369&gclid=CjwKCAjw3oqoBhAjEiwA_UaLtuiCuSIsIh441Pyo9ZkIfSsCsnSlDehypVfKQOvp3DFXQ6pW90c72BoCq6kQAvD_BwE
The fuel filter has a cock to undo whilst priming, you can't just slap on the new one and prime, the air has nowhere to go, I think you know what I mean
@@budget4x4life mine is 3.2did short , 2009 with 37000 km, with original tyres that i ve now to change but its illegal fit tyres with another size. Bel canale!!!!
