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Trans hose and regular hose clamps are fine. I used Pirtex for both. 3/8 hose size. This is my setup: Trans Pan -Derale 4204 - OE part is the deep pan style but the filter hits the cooling tubes of the Derale Pan so I need to try with the short style filer. Original pan still installed...

Installation was done on a VZ V6 but can be adapted to suit other applications. Duration: 1 day Remove the steel line between the cooler and the reservoir. Fluid in the system will drain. Remove the reservoir from the vehicle and clean the screen inside at the bottom if required. Mount...

Personally i don't believe this will be of much benefit to you because: The damage (if any) has already occurred. Taking a sample of oil that is already out of the car and into a drain pan is not an accurate sample. You shouldn't take 1 oil sample from that particular engine to gauge normal...

I never quoted that you said ‘solely’ I simply asked it in a question hence the question mark. I never stated I know a lot, I know nothing. I was asking questions so I (and others) could gain an understanding from your perspective which is why during that post I did not state you make any...

Works better in what way? Based on your situation the vehicle wont reach operating temperature. Proof? So FPV's v8 spec for 5w20 comes soley from a fuel consumption aspect? When that part of the grade is relevant it still has a higher viscosity than your 10W60 at 100C so I don't see how its...

Azazeldeath - Well I guess you don't have a choice but to change it every 6 weeks.

Brenah – you are using a great lubricant for your application and interval, i wouldn’t change it. Azazeldeath – you’ll wear out the threads on your sump and filter cartridge before your motor wears out with that short interval. Not_an_abba_fan – 3 changes a year regardless of kms is seriously...

I would not use expensive oil first up because I believe you would not get the full benefit out of it. It’s not so much the oil you put in first but the filter interval because it will get clogged quickly as shown by sabbath's pic. I would and do use a genuine oil filter because there good...

I would do a few short oil changes (1k-2k km) with a standard 10W30 oil (shell,castrol,valvoline) and changing the filter with a genuine one every time. When things improve switch to a long life syn (M1 0w40, Ultra 5w40) and genuine filter and start to extend your changes to 5k+ km. Change you...

Yea I just used tranny line and clamps from pirtek. Feed them through on the left side of the rad. There's a plastic thing in the way which I cut.

well the gauge would run off information from the sender so if the guage is in psi, convert kPa to psi.

At the sender next to the filter MIN: @ Idle: 68kPa, @ 2,000rpm: 138kPa I would assume that is with a XW-30 oil.

0w30, 0w40, 5w30 or 5w40 synthetic with an OCI @ 1 year or 10,000kms is my opinion.

You do realise that the article was written during the early 1990s judging by the fact that it said the current spec was SG. There is nothing wrong with 10w40 oils when used in a suitable application.

https://forums.justcommodores.com.au/threads/how-changing-differential-oil-vz.76101 the first and third pic should give you your 'specification'.

The hardest part is removing the connections at the steel pipe end. This may help you. https://forums.justcommodores.com.au/threads/disconnecting-transmission-line.77834 The power steeing cooler does get in the way a bit so the kit that torquative was on about might be a good option.

https://forums.justcommodores.com.au/threads/collant-oil-filter.20976 this should help you out scooter... from memory the drain plug is 13mm and the filter is 24mm.

Brand matters very little imo. I would choose an oil based on viscosity (specified or very close to recommended), specification (product data sheet), and manufactures approvals. As for oil change interval I would say the price you pay is somewhat proportional to how many kms you travel and how...

You just push them back on and it locks and seals automatically. Have a look in the hose connection to see if the green prongs have been damaged. They most likely have been, so you'll have to replace the hose with the connections. I had to do it once, new one was like $40 from holden.

$50-$60 for the inlet gaskets from Holden. Tridon have a part number listing for the OP sender if you don’t want to go genuine, check their website.

+1 I’m on M1 0W40 Provided the car is making sufficient OP (MIN -- idle: 65kPA, 2krpm: 138kPa) and isn’t consuming excessive oil I see reason to increase oil weight, for a non FI, non track driven car.

I had to replace the bottom section where the electric seat switch is located...got it from Holden for $40. Switched it over in 5min.

this might help. Detail Paradise Forums-viewtopic-Removing old graphics

Off memory it’s called a carmel wheel, can be sourced at paint and panel shops. Use with caution. Alternatively use a solvent like prepsol/wax and grease remover.

Yea the volume of the fluid does vary quite a bit with temp...but if it was low (well below min) in the first place you might have a leak. Check all the hose clamps, they are not done up that tight at the plant.

on the sedan its between the diff and the right rear wheel

One of mine was leaking (rear) and a z-bar bush was coming off....both replaced under warranty @ 27k.

Your right foot is the problem. my economy was up there, now its high 10 low 11.

http://forums.justcommodores.com.au/vz-holden-commodore-2004-2006/89890-removing-headlamps.html

cheers for that andy.

hey Andy Do you reckon there’s any benefit in the radiator shroud or is it like the engine covers?

**** I totally miss read your post and went off at a tangent:whistling. I had a look through my owners manual (which covers the stock and the 190 model) and I could only find 120km interval. Flip a coin I guess.

Id would personally go genuine but it appears Tridon may make the sender for it. Check their listing on the website.

Of what I can see, it should be 23Nm.

What are you referring to? tension? Tension: 16-20Nm for the plugs.

https://forums.justcommodores.com.au/threads/collant-oil-filter.20976 drain plug is 13mm and the filter socket size is 24mm

Part number: VZ102006 http://forums.justcommodores.com.au/vz-holden-commodore-2004-2006/69858-vz-workshop-manual.html

http://forums.justcommodores.com.au/vz-holden-commodore-2004-2006/61722-detailing-polishing-your-vz.html This is my vz I did a couple of weeks ago. Detail Paradise Forums-viewtopic-VZ Commodore Equipe - Martini Mica

Yea happens to mine when it rains too. When it dries out it comes good.

http://forums.justcommodores.com.au/vz-holden-commodore-2004-2006/69858-vz-workshop-manual.html