VZ 3.6litre ute oil preference??

[JeremySS]

So I’ve bought a vz 3.6l v6 ute, she’s done 165,000ks and I’m about ready to do an engine oil change. I’ve seen a few posts regarding brands etc and I was just wondoring what you all think of the nulon 10w40 hi-tech fast flowing oil? I’ve bought a fram cartridge filter (always used fram with my commodores) this is the latest model i’ve owned so would really appreciate your guys feedback on this!

 

[Bonus]

Go with a full synthetic 5w-30, a 40 weight is too thick for the alloytecs - Nulon do a full synthetic 5w-30 too

 

[JeremySS]

For real? Sweet as. I’ll give that a look, thanks for the advice!

 

[Bonus]

No worries, change the oil every 5000km religiously, as these engine are known to sludge badly and stretch timing chains if not maintained regularly

 

[stick3]

welcome to jc i have used 10,40 penrite full synthetic in the vz i had some left over from the bike i didn t want to wast it,
to general rule here is oil change at 7500kms or 9 months what ever comes first if you look in the service book holden intervals are 15000kms or 6months 5/30 ..10 /30 ..10/40 full synth nulon penrite mobile 1 castol shelix and any other brand you can think off and make shore the filter comes with the o ring

 

[JeremySS]

Cheers so much guys! ill grab some 5w 30. tomorrow after work!

 

[Bonus]

Cheers so much guys! ill grab some 5w 30. tomorrow after work!

Good man, the 5w-30 or 10w-30 is exactly what the owners manual says too No mention of 10w-40

 

[JeremySS]

awesome! every bit helps bro, more so when you're new to the model haha. I know my 5litre commo inside and out, when it comes to this newer technology its best to play it by the books aye haha.

 

[JeremySS]

Oil change done! Piece of piss job. Watched a vid on YouTube of a bloke doing it step by step made it a breeze. Everything torqued up and service history set. Ended up going with penrite 5w30 full synthetic, cost abit but I only want the good stuff in there. Thanks so much for your guys advice and taking the time to help me. Awesome community!

 

[figjam]

Keep a lookout for oil specials at Supercheap and Repco, and stock up at a good price for next time.