On 09/29/2006 3:11 PM, "the505inme" <the505inme@yahoo.ca> wrote:
> I know little about these engines. For starters, what grade of oil
> does it use? 15 w 40?
> ANy tricks/ advice on diesel ownership would also be appritiated.
> BTW it's a 1985 505 turbo diesel S/W. 3 spd auto.
May I suggest: scan the archives.
I got a number of comments about a year ago when I got a Œ85 TD wagon. Many
things are still not clear to me, but then I didnıt follow up with specific
questions. The car just keeps running.
Both Shell & Chevron make a 15W40 diesel oil Chevron is even at Costco in
a 4 pack of 1 gallon containers. Thatıs what I initially used, but on the
last oil change I tried Mobil One 10w30. Donıt know yet if this was a good
idea or not. I still PLAN on 3k oil changes but often it take an extra 1
or 2k to get to it. NAPA carries the oil filter needed.
I get 25-27 mpg in city driving; the same on the highway; many TD owners
report 30+ mpg on the highway I donıt know if it is an engine tuning issue
or something else as the reason I donıt get that.
In the meantime Iım maintaining two XN6s; I havenıt had the time to learn
diesel. Iım going to wait a while before I consider biodiesel; potential
complications Iım not ready to deal with scare me off. The new low sulfur
fuel I have no idea what that implies for us. I do use a additive with
every fuel fillup (Stanadyne or something like that); a pint container fits
neatly in the fuel side compartment in the back.
The Œ85 TD wagon has replaced the Œ87 XN6 as the daily driver. But I weigh
the tradeoff since diesel fuel here is more expensive than premium gas. I
like the '85 seats better.
Next month will be the real test for the wagon: we are moving 90 miles
away and Iıll be making several round trips a week with the TD wagon
pulling a utility trailer (it has a receiver hitch; I think the Peugeot is
rated for 2000 pounds; Iıll try not to stretch that to much).
- Charlie
Portland, Oregon USA
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