How To Do A ZD30 Oil Change and Filter - ( GU Nissan Patrol )

[@timbates4wdadventures]

How often are you changing the oil and filter in your vehicle?

[@theenduropest]

5k give or take a tank.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@theenduropest Yeah same here mate. I try and get as close as i can to 5000ks. Cheers Tim.

[@bashka5743]

Great job tim i'll do mine also at 5000 km I do the fuel filter and air filter every 10

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@bashka5743 Gday mate, Yeah thats the go mate. I generally change my air filter every 10k, unless i have been on a heap of dusty trips. Thanks for your reply mate. Cheers Tim.

[@oldluxy]

Every 5000 oil an filter

[@wilhelmuskruize9681]

Thanks for showing me an easy way to get to the oil filter, I was looking at a by pass filter but you have shown me an easier way. I used to get it done by a garage every 10,000 and I would do one in between but the pirates charge too much and are incompetent. For the last time they did a service they informed me that the diffs and transfer case needed to be drained and refilled for the oils were dirty. So I spent a day doing that and the whole lot was as clean a a whistle and did not require doing. They also advised me that the clutch and brakes needed flushing which was crap for I had done that about 1500 ks before when I prepped the vehicle to go to cape york and they wanted to charge me nearly $800 to do the job. Well that is the last time REPCO will get my vehicle.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate Yeah getting to the oil filter in through the wheel arch is the go, rather than trying to lift it out from the top. So mechanics will try and do work on your vehicle just for the money and charge for work they didn’t even do. That’s great you can do a lot of the oil changes yourself. Top stuff mate Thanks for your feedback Cheers Tim

[@guitarplayerlp7018]

penrite is really good oil. Been using it in my petrol 80 Series since 1998 and its just coming up to 500k now and still going strong

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, Yeah it sure is good quality oil. I have also been using it for years. Thats great Ks out of your 80 Series mate. Thanks for your reply. Cheers Tim.

[@grant209]

I've had my 2013 ZD30 Patrol Single Cab since December 2019 . . . after my 2nd Oil Change . . . like you I started going through the wheel arch to access the oil filter . . . not as bad as some I've worked on, but still a right pain the arse to get too and for oil going everywhere. But do love the Patrol

[@timbates4wdadventures]

grant209 Gday mate, Yeah some other models are a lot harder to get the oil filter out. Through the wheel arch on the Patrol works well. Rather than trying to come in from the top. Thanks for your reply mate. Cheers Tim.

[@paultalbot2192]

Good to see you using Penrite mate, great oils and Aussie owned.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Paul, Yeah mate, the Penrite oils are top notch. Way to go. Cheers Tim.

[@nathanreid2974]

@@timbates4wdadventures do nissan do their own engine oil and if so is penrite cheaper or expencive.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@nathanreid2974 G'day mate, i don't think Nissan do there own oil that i know of. Im buying the 10ltr bottles for around $90 But if i can get it when it's on sale, i can buy the same bottle for around $70. Hope that helps mate. Cheers Tim.

[@derickmorante7363]

Great vid Tim. Just another tip when filling up, makes it easy for me I just use 1 5L empty oil container fill it up 5L, pour that in then fill it up again 3.3L. That makes 8.3L . So don't have to keep checking dip stick in between pours. Cheers

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Derick, Thats a wicked idea mate. That would save me getting up and down so many times. Thanks heaps for that tip and reply. Cheers Tim.

[@mediajunk]

Hey mate, earned yourself a subscriber. I'm looking at buying my first GU patrol this year, and you've somehow made something as simple as an oil change interesting! My current car burns a lot of oil so I'm familiar with frequent changes, but this looks 10 times easier!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, Thanks heaps for your sub to my channel, i really appreciate it mate. Regular oil changes are really important, has worked well for my Patrol over the years and it's still going strong. Thanks again., Cheers Tim

[@aslkdfjhg]

Even as a tall person, I've given up holding the 10L bottle over the engine and pouring, it really strains your arms, back and shoulders. I bought a 2L jug with a long spout and it's been awesome. Just make sure it has a cap on it so when you store it, dust doesn't settle into the jug. Any tractors or construction equipment I use a pump to refill the hydraulic or crankcase oil.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

That’s not a bad idea mate with the small jug Cheers Tim

[@kingninja2794]

Gday Tim Just a tip for getting the filter out/back in Turn the wheels left hand down to get a bigger working space Bloody saved me with this video mate Thank you

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate. That’s a top idea mate, turning the wheels out for more room to climb in. Thanks a lot for that feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@muzzap6265]

Good one Tim. I use Penrite 10W-40 also every 5000k’s. only genuine filters in my Patrol. I made up an excel spreadsheet just like the factory service intervals to keep records but adding things like tail shaft greasing, check bolt tightness on diffs, uni joints etc. Great vid.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Muzz, Thats a great idea keeping the records that you do. Best way to go. That way you know what you have and haven't done. Top stuff. Thanks mate for your reply and feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@nathanreid2974]

have you tryed making a graph out of the info

[@philgray1023]

Thanks Tim, good advice. With the super doing a dive, I'm going to have to get my hands dirty again, so this is a big help.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Phil, Thats great mate you found the video helpful. Cheers Tim.

[@zoezoe610]

Like you I change every 5,000 ks and always put a can and a half of Liqui-Moly Mos 2 Anti-Friction Engine Treatment in it. If you have never tried it after a few days you can really notice smoothness in your engine. A very good product.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G;day Zoe, Yeah i have heard of Liquid Moly products, and they get great reviews. Thats amazing that you notice a difference. Might give that a go in the next oil change. Thanks for your reply. Cheers Tim.

[@zoezoe610]

@@timbates4wdadventures It is the only product that I have ever used that actually makes a difference. Takes a few day driving to bed in and your engine is also nice and quiet. I run it in my 200 diesel.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@zoezoe610 Yeah righto. Always great getting solid feedback from people that use a product and really rate it. I will keep in mind for sure.

[@jarrod1687]

Best thing I ever bought for servicing the patrol was one of those oil decanters. 30 bucks from Repco. It's just a glorified watering can with a flexible spout. Has markings on it to measure the oil you pour into it, I don't even check my dipstick now after a service. I've never considered doing the filter from underneath, I'm going to try that next service cheers

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Jarrod, I like your ideal how you pour the oil back into your engine. I might look into that idea, sounds great. Yeah mate, getting the filter out through the wheel arch is so much easier than trying to lift it out through the top of the engine bay. Thanks mate for your feedback. Cheers Tim

[@BloodyAustralian]

This video is gonna come in handy for me as I have a gu and don’t want to pay an arm and a leg for a service when I can follow this video and do it myself. Will definitely subscribe. Cheers mate

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Daniel, Top stuff mate. It is pretty easy to change the oil and filter yourself. Cheaper that’s for sure and you know it’s done right. Thanks heaps mate for your feedback. Cheers Tim

[@MadLadMartyMcFly85]

Any idea why 7liters of oil makes the dip stick register as way over full?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@MadLadMartyMcFly85 not sure mate. I just keep pouring in oil until it registers full on the stick.

[@MadLadMartyMcFly85]

@@timbates4wdadventures all good, ill drain it and start again 🤣 with a measuring jug Im not the 1st one to over fill this engine despite using less than reccomended of 8.2

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@MadLadMartyMcFly85 yeah I don’t use a measure jug. Just keep checking the dip stick as I pour it in. Couldn’t even tell you how much oil goes in.

[@PowellyJ]

Great video mate, thanks for taking the time to do it. Just bought a ZD30 and this will help me loads.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Jack, Yeah cool mate. My motor has been great. They are worth looking after. Thanks for your reply. I’m glad the video will help you out. Cheers Tim.

[@brianmaclennan561]

Still a good vid, just bought a secondhand 2011 patrol. 👍👍

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Brian Thanks mate. Go the mighty 3.0ltr GU. Keep the oil changes up. Thanks mate for your feedback. Cheers Tim

[@grant209]

Did my first Oil Change in the first week of buying the Patrol back in December 2019, did not think anything off it at the time, being a new car to me, but did not notice a Oil Canister Spigot/Keeper as you called it . . . in the old filter when I changed it out . . . and again at it's 160,000klm Service. About a month ago I came across a post in one of the Patrol forums about a thing called a "Spigot" or Oil Filter Keeper as you called it . . . and I started thinking . . . well 170,000klm Oil Change last week . . . found my Oil Canister Spigot/Keeper was missing . . . . yep my fears were correct. Don't know how long it's been missing, but my Patrol thanks to Patrolapart now has a Oil Filter Spigot again, and funny how after 30 odd klm's of driving, can hear a slight turbo and engine whistle . . . thinking the filter might be filtering the oil lol. Dose make me wonder how long the spigot was missing, and what if any, damage has been done, and the benefit's of knowing and knowing how to service your own vehicle, or having a trusted mechanic service your vehicle.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, It is a common problem with the oil filter keeper or spigot being thrown out with the old oil filter. It happened to me many years ago, and i wont let anyone change my oil and filter any more for that reason. Unless the filter is being help in place by the spigot, the filter isn't doing its job. Im glad mate that you found the problem with yours. Thanks a lot mate for your detailed reply. Cheers Tim.

[@no_thanks_mate]

Great video Tim very good information. Just serviced a zd30 work Ute and watched your video as a guide

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, Thanks mate for watching the video. Thats great it helped you out with servicing the work ute. Thanks for your reply mate and feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@no_thanks_mate]

@@timbates4wdadventures maybe a fuel filter replacement on the zd30 could be a good backyard mechanic video to do next? its abit tricker to do and i couldnt find any videos of people doing on the patrol zd30.had a read of a few forums and winged it

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@no_thanks_mate it would be a good video mate. I’ve not done a filter change myself. They are pretty tricky to do. I’ll look into one though.

[@harrywest6624]

I like to stick a bit of clear tubing from bunnings onto the oil filter drip tray, that way all the oil just runs straight through the tube into a container :)

[@timbates4wdadventures]

That’s a good idea mate. Thanks for that. Cheers Tim.

[@jimbo4838]

Tim I use 5w40. This viscosity may have better flow characteristics especially in winter up the high country.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Jim, Yeah righto mate. I'll look into that for later in the year. Thanks mate for your reply. Cheers Tim.

[@boosted_l6787]

Thanks mate I got my first ever diesel and this helped

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Top stuff mate. I’m glad you found the video helpful. Thanks mate for your reply. Cheers Tim.

[@chiphood2966]

Thanks mate. I've got a 4jj1 engine in my ute but i just gave the patrol at work a birthday and had a big headache trying to find a new power steering belt.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Chip, Our rigs are very welcome of getting a birthday with some TLC under the bonnet. Would of thought getting a belt wouldn't be that hard at all. Thanks for your reply mate. Cheers Tim.

[@chiphood2966]

@@timbates4wdadventures i didn't think it'd be hard either. Three belts later... no part number, two belts on offer both wrong, measured one upmyself and bingo. Ill stick to the 4jj1

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@chiphood2966 Yeah some time shard getting the correct part without a part number. Glad that you git it sorted out mate.

[@deanehill9730]

A very impressive modification to the bottom of your sump there. Would be interesting to know how the oil pump pick pipe and filter screen handled the bump. Good video Tim, thanks.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Deane Hill Gday Dean, If you’re saying there’s a ding in my sump, first I’ve been made aware of it. I’ll need to have a look if that’s the case. Thanks for your reply and feedback mate. Cheers Tim.

[@GervsAdventures]

I change mine every 5000km and filter is genuine Toyota, I do notice a difference if using a genuine one rather a Repco or Ryco filter. AS I find that the genuine filters seem to filter better and the oil don't go dark so quick from the soot.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

That’s the go mate with your oil changes. I also use only genuine Nissan oil filters. Best way to go mate. Thanks for your reply Cheers Tim

[@uhrickz2469]

cheers mate🙌

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@uhrickz2469 no worries. Cheers Tim

[@Vacublaster1]

Tim, the washers are copper, not brass and if the washer on the sump is a straight copper washer and not the compressible type that must be replaced, you should anneal it before using it again. The problem with copper is that it hardens over time and this is called 'work hardening' and to return the washer to a more malleable state so it seals correctly, you hold it into a flame until it becomes cherry red and then let it cool. It must be heated to cherry red and that is important. Also, sump plugs have a torque setting, you should use a torque wrench. With regards to the filter, all good except, you need to put some fresh oil into the filter before screwing it back up. This means that there is oil in there when you start up and your engine isn't starved of oil whilst the filter fills up.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, The washer that i do use is the standard compressible washer that i get with the oil filter from Nissan. I will look into the torque setting for the sump plug and see what that is. I'll check the manual for the setting. You have added some great tips mate, i do appreciate the extras you have added. Thanks for your reply. Cheers Tim.

[@markfield5368]

G'day Tim, good information as always, do the same with my private cars. We have done Fraser Island first, brillant except Sand Flies in plague numbers at present. We are here in Vic now, Done Bright, Mansfield, at Jamieson now and Dargo tomorrow. Still plenty of tracks open but some I had to miss due to closures. Having a ball, thanks for all your tips in your videos.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Mark, Thanks mate, its well worth changing the motor oil on regular times. Yeah mate, the sand flies are really bad at times on Fraser Island, specially if you camp on the Western side of the island. Have you got your tracks sorted for getting from Jamieson to Dargo A few tracks have opened up this week. Partially on the Licola side. Let me know mate, if you need any info. Thanks for your feedback mate, and thats great some of my videos have helped you out. Cheers Tim.

[@markfield5368]

@@timbates4wdadventures Even the locals were complaining about the sand flies, but yes eastern side Awinya Creek was slightly better. Towing the offroad camper so happy with medium tracks as we are by ourselves (not in a group) was planning Jamieson / Licola via C486 / then Hayfield to have a look then make our way to Dargo. Was going o stop in at Dargo Pub/General Store for advice on tracks but if you know any thanks. Hoping to do Billy Goat and Blue Rag but that might be hopeful but somewhere around Talbootville would be good. Should have around 3-4 days before we have to start heading back to Townsville.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Mark Field yeah that’s the way to go from Jamieson mate. Billy Goat is open. But Blue Rag and Dargo High Plain Rd is still closed. Crooked River Tk out of Talbotville is great. 24 crossings. Bull Town Spur at the end. Collingwood Spur Track. Is a good circuit. 👍

[@markfield5368]

@@timbates4wdadventures Thanks Tim, on my todo list. Cheers, Mark

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@markfield5368 Cheers mate.

[@Michael_Mears]

Tim, you run the Redarc oil pressure gauge, how did installation of that go for you? Did it come with a tee-piece so the original oil sensor plumbed into it? And what's the little toggle switch to the right of it? Good video once again.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Michael, Yeah i do run the Redarc gauges. I didn't do the install. I had my local auto elec put them in. The small switch is hooked up any more. The other intercooler i had, that switch controlled the thermo fan. Now the fan is temperature controlled. Thanks for your reply and feedback mate. Cheers Tim.

[@petermanwaring7862]

Good show mate

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. Cheers Tim.

[@Mr_Chode]

I live in the States and I have a Nissan Xterra. God i wish i could get my hands on a Y61/GU Patrols.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Chode, That’s a shame the GU is available in the States. They are a good 4wd. Thanks a lot for your reply. Cheers Tim.

[@Patrollin-Gu]

Thanks Mate 👌

[@timbates4wdadventures]

No worries mate. I need to do an oil change tomorrow Cheers Tim

[@robertfrankel2398]

Hey mate, thanks for making this video! Just wondering where you get your oil filters from? Cheers 👍

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Robert, I use genuine Nissan oil filters. Thanks mate for your feedback, im glad you found the video helpful. Cheers Tim.

[@jamesthompson5581]

Gday Tim. Have you put a catch can on your patrol?. Iv been told I should by everyone except my mechanic.... cheers mate

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Yes i have mate. I've had one fitted for a number of years. It's amazing what they catch. Cheers Tim

[@MultiWombat69]

I had a seriess 2 wagon..Never had the retainer on the filter, must have come out on later models.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, Yeah rightO. Mine is a series 4. A few changes were made as the years went on. Thanks for your reply mate. Cheers Tim.

[@haady8456]

thanks mate for the cool videos

[@timbates4wdadventures]

No worries mate. Thanks for your feedback and watching the video. Cheers Tim.

[@bjgtrev1970]

That filter is bloody close to the turbo. Wouldn’t want to have it let go and pour oil over a hot turbo. Tim what was the brand of the engine cleaner.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Trevor, The oil filter and turbo are all standard mounting positions. Cant really change anything in how they are mounted. The engine cleaner i put in was from Power Maxx . Cheers Tim.

[@S4CKED]

My land cruiser gets new oil and filter between 3 and 5000k and fuel filter every 10 and new pre fuel filter every service. V8 purs along nicely

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Chris Jones Gday Chris, That’s a great service routine you have got going on. Regular maintenance is certainly the way to go. Thanks for your reply mate. Cheers Tim.

[@S4CKED]

Yeah being a mechanic and tuner it doesnt cost me much at all

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@S4CKED Yeah very handy mate being in the trade. Tops tuff. Cheers Tim.

[@DaveOLoughlan]

Hey tim how do u like ur rims i got the same rims on my 2010 gu im not a fan no tyre place can balance them properly

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate. I don’t have them anymore. I’ve gone for the weight saving alloy wheels. Cheers Tim

[@DaveOLoughlan]

Yea I'm wanting to get a new set the old owner went from 17s back to 15s not sure y he would do that but yea I hate the dlocker wheels

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@DaveOLoughlan far out. 15s are very small. Not an easy size tyre to find in some of the more remote areas. I’m running 16s on mine.

[@deanehill9730]

If that were my car , I would be seriously getting a mechanic to get that damaged oil pan tray off the bottom of your engine and be checking the oil pick up pipe and screen to make sure it is not cracked or bent. I am a motor mechanic. Best wishes.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Deane Hill I’ll look into that one mate. Thanks for the feedback.

[@hughmartin9162]

Hi Tim - great videos mate. I’m learning a lot from them. What is the socket size for undoing the filter cap? Thanks in advance.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Hugh, That’s great you’re finding the videos helpful. The tool I use for removing the filter housing is just the bar that a socket goes on. The square end, fits in the square hole on the end of the filter housing. Thanks for your reply and feedback mate. Cheers Tim.

[@hughmartin9162]

@@timbates4wdadventures thanks Tim - I’m assuming it’s a half inch socket then? Also mate would you mind doing a video on how to clean the maf sensor on a zd30 - I think that would be of great help to a lot of us.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@hughmartin9162 yeah that’s it mate. That fits straight into the end of the oil filter case. Thanks for the video idea on cleaning the map sensor. I will look into that one for sure. Thanks heaps mate. Cheers Tim.

[@parabelllum8733]

Hi Tim .... how high are you raising the Patrol to gain access to the oil filter from below

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate, It’s a good few inches to gain easy access to the oil filter. Just make sure you place a jack stand in place for safety before you climb in to unscrew the filter. Thanks mate, I appreciate your feedback. Cheers Tim

[@cw1877]

Tim just wondering if and how offend do you change your oils in your g/box & diffs

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate. I change those only a couple of times a year. Cheers Tim.

[@jarredpaul5255]

Hey Tim, do you still take it to a mechanics to do other checkups?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Jarred, No mate. The performance tune it has, is set and forget. So other than an oil change, not much else needs checking with my 3ltr. Cheers Tim.

[@nathanreid2974]

@@timbates4wdadventures did you uded to do checks prire to the performance tune due to what you knew about the zd30 engine?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@nathanreid2974 G'day mate, when i bought my Patrol back in 2009, i knew then of the issues with the ZD30. But, really it was more the earlier years between 2000 - 2003 that were the bad years. Now with the tune it's so nice to drive. Thanks mate. Cheers Tim.

[@sportyman1992]

What socket are you using for your oil filter removal?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate I use the short socket shaft without a socket. It fits straight into the square indent in the oil filter cover. Hope that helps mate. Cheers Tim

[@sportyman1992]

@@timbates4wdadventures Thanks mate. I didn't know how to get mine off. So I did the full oil drain today by myself for the 1st time on my patrol. Couldn't of done it without this video... I brought a new oil filter but didn't fit it.. I'll fit it next time. My oil filter is facing sideways though not pointing down like yours in the video. Cheers again!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@sportyman1992 my oil filter is side ways mounted on the side of the engine. Glad you found the video useful mate.

[@adamjones2025]

Any thoughts on using say cooper/wesfil oil filters? i use that brand for Air filter but after watching your video i'm having second thoughts about the brand for oil change!! I have bought the same oil as you tho so i know i made one good choice.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Adam, Ive not tried any other brands of oils. I always use the Penrite. Very happy with it. Thanks a lot for your reply and feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@adamjones2025]

@@timbates4wdadventures Cheers mate for your reply. As us patrol owners GU zd30 we know we need to look after them, I knew penrite oil (same as the one you use was the correct choice). But just unsure about the choice on Cooper/wesfil oil filter. So i might keep the cheaper oil filter as a spare for touring and use a nissan genuine one for main oil changes. The wesfil air filter are great though cheap and has zero issues with it. But thanks mate for your reply. and Gday from Tassie

[@adamjones2025]

@@timbates4wdadventures G'day tim, well changed the oil in the Patrol today well didn't i swear lol, First off i was going to message you and complain that their is no access from under the wheel arch until i stopped and looked and saw mine being still new (GU y61 2015 very low k's) has the rubber lining hiding the access to the oil filter so i did it the hard way hahahaha, All went ok used all genuine parts such as sump plug copper crush washer and oil filter, as i said before i used the exact same oil as you too. So i remembered to place the o ring on the filter housing in the correct spot every thing done up snug ready for the new oil. NEVER bloody use the penrites flexible oil filler spout noticed it starts leaking around the thread. SO hear i am just about to pour using a clean plastic jug (1.5 ltr) so that was fkn painful will invest in proper mechanics one. Anyway just stared pouring new oil in and my blood ladder or so called workshop step stool snapped on one side causing me to spill about a good 50 mls of oil all over the bloody main belt and everywhere else fun fun. Any way fill it up took about 8.5-8.9 ltrs. So ready to start the girl up and warm her up. Thought the engine was going to blow never heard so much noise come from a belt before, rang the mechanics to ask how get oil off the belt, so just used a can of degreaser, still went nuts. hosed it off did it all over again went for a 30 min drive now most of the noise has stopped. But now i have ordered a new main belt from mr nissan just incase. Just need a few workshop tools so reaching is not such a big thing and a blood proper oil jug so i never have to spill oil again and a new strong step ladder LOL. But apart from that it was a easy job mate and your video helped me out heaps and many thanks for sharing it!!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@adamjones2025 gee mate, sounds like a mission to get the oil changed. Lol. Ohh yeah, I don’t use that flexible hose that comes with the bottle of oil. They are a real pain. End of the day, you did it yourself and got the job done. Top stuff mate. Thanks heaps for your detailed reply. Cheers Tim.

[@johnlong6010]

Ever pondered doing a timing chain on the zd 30 Tim ????

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, The timing chain was replaced last year when the head gasket went. While the motor was apart, i had that replaced. Thanks for your reply mate. Cheers Tim.

[@johnlong6010]

Was it much of a job Tim ???

[@johnlong6010]

Just joined the zd 30 club and gonna give mine a good service during the week with a flush and maybe some liquid mole anti friction I read in the comments there .... quick run up to karijini then from perth ere in west oz should tell how she travels... great vid btw Tim ....

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@johnlong6010 I didn't do the job mate. My mechanic did all the work. Not sure how long it would take, if just doing the timing chain. As i mentioned above, this was done while pretty much the whole top and front was off the motor. Worth looking into if you haven't replaced one for a while. If that chain brakes, it's goodbye motor. Hope that helps mate.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@johnlong6010 The ZD30 does receive a lot of bad press, but like anything if you look after it. It's then got as good a chance as any engine to go the distance. Thanks mate for your feedback.

[@patrob100]

My dad and I do every 7000 on my 4wd and keep a book on what we do on the 4wd for fixing things.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Patrick Robertson Gday Patrick, Yeah cool mate. Stick with what works. Great idea keeping a book and what you have done on your 4wd. Same with my book on how often I do my oil changes. Thanks for your reply mate. Cheers Tim.

[@BoldorMkII]

Hey Tim , what’s the Brand of the engine flush that you used in this video? Cheers.

[@bentheguru4986]

HPR 15W/50, 10W/40 bit weak under heat. No need for flush and 10K intervals are fine. 5K is a waste. If you are sooting your oil enough for 5K, fix your fueling issues. You don't even have big boots, reach in from the top.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Ben, Im changing oil and filter every 5k intervals. Have dont so since the engine ticked over 200000ks now 345000ks, I'll keep that up. Not adding the flush at those intervals. Getting to the filter from the top, i have to much stuff in the way. So much easier going in through the wheel arch. 'Thanks heaps for your feedback mate. Cheers Tim.

[@bentheguru4986]

@@timbates4wdadventures 405000+ on my ZD, still pulling stronger ever while giving me nearly 10K/L with my 35"s. Look at the oil when you check the levels, if the oil is sooted up, time to change. If you hit 10K interval, change but if you are at 5K and oild still passes light through it and film is not breaking down, early changes are just throwing money away. As for the mention of HPR-15W/50, give it a wirl, you will notice it will like it better. Oils have advanced a bit since the ZD was cast.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@bentheguru4986 That’s great Ks on the clock and getting that fuel range. I’m getting mid to high 13ltrs per 100. I’ll look into that oil you have mentioned. I’ve always used 10w 40.

[@jords1620]

How is your oil so clean on the dip stick after the change ? As soon as I start it and check to top up it's black .

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G;day Jordan, My oil is always clean like that after an oil change. Thats how it should be. Not sure what oil you are using. But oil shouldnt be dark straight after an oil change. Thanks for your question mate,. ' Cheers TIm

[@jords1620]

Thanks mate I'm using nulon fully syn 10w40 , maybe it's time for a carbon clean !

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@jords1620 Yeah something doesn't sound right, if your oil gets dirty that quickly. Hope it helps mate.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@jords1620 No worries mate.

[@kyleryan7456]

What about the fule filter

[@timbates4wdadventures]

I'll do a video on that later down the track. Cheers Tim.

[@nathanreid2974]

What video editor do you use

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Just IMovie mate Cheers Tim

[@MalikRabichon]

why you put your finger in your pocket all the time?

[@benjaminturner54]

Pour 2 litres out then you know the rest is going in .

[@hedgemcnorry9459]

why didn't I think of that

[@philgray1023]

I'd be the Muppet measuring out 8 litres.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Top idea. Lol