[tzuukk]

Hello forum,

I am about to change the oil and oil filter on my 1997 Sierra SJ80 and i would like to know the best stuff for my car.

1. Are the Ryco filters from Super Cheap reliable?
- If so which is the best model my my SJ80. Do the different sizes help oil consumption? The Z125 looks smaller than my previous filter.. I think Z172, Z416, Z418, etc are other compatible filters.
- If not am i better off buying a Sakura or Suzuki Genuine filter off Suzistore. Any advantages/disadvantages?

2. What oil grade should i be replacing mine with. I have heard 10W40, although on my service sticker it says 15W40.
-Whats the difference and which is best?

Sorry for such a noob question, just want to know I'm putting the right stuff into my beloved SJ80.

Cheers tzuukk.

[ChrisN]

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I am about to change the oil and oil filter on my 1997 Sierra SJ80 and i would like to know the best stuff for my car.

1. Are the Ryco filters from Super Cheap reliable? YES

- If so which is the best model my my SJ80. Do the different sizes help oil consumption? The Z125 looks smaller than my previous filter.. I think Z172, Z416, Z418, etc are other compatible filters. WHATEVER IT SAYS IN THE BOOK

- If not am i better off buying a Sakura or Suzuki Genuine filter off Suzistore. Any advantages/disadvantages? NO ADVANTAGES

2. What oil grade should i be replacing mine with. I have heard 10W40, although on my service sticker it says 15W40.
-Whats the difference and which is best? DEPENDS ON THE TEMPERATURE RANGE WHERE YOU LIVE. I'VE USED CASTROL RX SUPER (15W40) IN ALL MY CARS FOR MANY YEARS, MAINLY SO I CAN BUY 20 LITRE DRUMS AND I CAN PUT INTO BOTH MY DIESEL AND PETROL ENGINES. I'LL BE PUTTING THAT INTO MY SIERRA.

Sorry for such a noob question, just want to know I'm putting the right stuff into my beloved SJ80. PROBABLY OVERKILL, BUT I ALWAYS CHANGE OIL AT 5000KM AND FILTERS AT 10,000KM IN ALL MY CARS. ENGINES THRIVE ON FRESH OIL.

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[greenzook89]

^ all correct.

I use 10w40 and a ryco filter. I change it every 10k but change it whenever your paranoia kicks in.

[tzuukk]

greenzook89 wrote:

^ all correct.

I use 10w40 and a ryco filter. I change it every 10k but change it whenever your paranoia kicks in.

haha. Which model filter do you use? I can't seem to find it in my book.

[greenzook89]

Z172 bud.

[tzuukk]

Cheers mate.