Hallo from Russia!!! I need information

[thebear54]

Alex,
I hope you are able to enlarge the photos with the required information. This is the only thing I found in the owners manual for oil requirements. It is very general at best.
I recommend any good 10w-30 weight oil for normal warm weather driving. Any good lighter weight oil (like a 20w-50) for winter or cold weather driving. A synthetic oil called Mobil 1(if synthetic oils are available in Russia) are good for anytype of driving and weather conditions. I personally use the 10w-30 and change it every 2,500 miles along with the filter. I hope I have helped you out.
John

[SPAZZ]

How is Russia these days???

[mbeach]

My dealer just referred me to Mobile 1 0W-30 oil. Apparantly that's what Isuzu has been telling them to switch customer cars over to in order to quiet valvetrain noise in the 3.5L motor.

The engine does idle smoother, I had no consumption issues before the switch, so I'll see if the oil is just blowing out the tailpipe now with such a light weight.

[psychos2]

20w-50 is not a lighter weight then 10w-30.for cold weather you should use a 5w-30 or 5w-40 or the 0w-30 synthetic. shawn

[thebear54]

OOPs my mistake Shawn Sometimes I get a little dyslectic with things.
John

[AlexSPb]

mbeach, which oil do you use in front and rear axles?

[thebear54]

Sorry Alex, I forget a lot has changed over there. Yes use the Mobil 1 synthetic oil for normal changes. Go with a lighter 0w-30 for cold winter driving.
90 weight gear oil for the axles is the best.
Glad I could help you out a little.
John

[Heraclid]

Welcome to the board!

Since you're in Russia, what does the name Benkendorf mean to you?

[AlexSPb]

John, thank you very much for help!
To tell the truth, it's fun that people from Europe or USA think there is not synthetic oil or something else in Russia. You can have EVERYTHING in Russia (just pay money!)