Oil Guide
Which oil does my bakkie, car, truck, bike, tractor or generator take?
Choose the vehicle or machine and the engine fitted, and we show the grade and specification the manufacturer publishes, the Greyhound product that meets it, what South African workshops actually use, a budget option where one is safe, and the one mistake to avoid. Where we do not yet have a matching product, we say so.
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Tractors (Massey Ferguson, John Deere, Landini, Case IH, New Holland, Kubota, Mahindra, TAFE) engine oil guide
6 engines listed. Each entry shows the grade and specification the manufacturer publishes, the Greyhound product that meets it and, where different, the common South African workshop choice. The finder above adds the budget option and what not to use.
Massey Ferguson 200 / 300 / 400 series, Landini and TAFE (Perkins and SLH engines), 1980 to today
- Perkins 3-cylinder and 4-cylinder (A3.152, 1004, 1104, Phaser) diesel, engine sump: 15W-40, API CI-4 / CH-4, ACEA E7, Perkins, capacity approx. 7 to 11 L. By the book: Greyhound 15W40 CI4 5L. Alternative: Greyhound 15W40 CF-4 5L.
- Transmission, rear axle and hydraulics (common sump, wet brakes) on the same tractors: 10W-30 or 15W-40 STOU / UTTO, Massey Ferguson M1145 / M1135, Ford ESN-M2C86, Allison C-4, Caterpillar TO-2, capacity approx. 40 to 60 L. By the book: Greyhound STOU 15W40 5L. Alternative: Greyhound STOU 10W30 oil 5L.
John Deere 5000 / 6000 series, Case IH and New Holland (PowerTech, FPT NEF), 2000 to today
- PowerTech 4.5 / 6.8 and FPT NEF 4.5 / 6.7 diesel, engine sump: 15W-40 or 10W-30, John Deere JDQ-78X (Plus-50 II), CNH MAT 3571, API CK-4 / CJ-4, capacity approx. 12 to 20 L. By the book: Greyhound G-Premium 15W-40 Engine Oil CK-4 5L. Alternative: Greyhound 15W40 CI4 5L. Workshop choice: Greyhound 15W40 CI4 5L.
- Transmission and hydraulics (Hy-Gard / MAT 3525 sump) on the same tractors: 10W-30 STOU / UTTO, John Deere J20C / J20D, CNH MAT 3525 / 3540, capacity approx. 40 to 70 L. By the book: Greyhound STOU 10W30 oil 5L. Alternative: Greyhound STOU 15W40 5L. Workshop choice: Greyhound STOU 15W40 5L.
Kubota, Mahindra, Yanmar and small Chinese tractors (20 to 60 kW), 2005 to today
- Kubota V-series, Mahindra and Yanmar diesel, engine sump: 15W-40 or 10W-30, API CI-4 / CF-4, capacity approx. 5 to 9 L. By the book: Greyhound 15W40 CI4 5L. Alternative: Greyhound STOU 10W30 oil 5L.
- Transmission and hydraulics on the same tractors: 10W-30 STOU / UTTO, Kubota UDT / Super UDT, Mahindra, Allison C-4, capacity approx. 25 to 40 L. By the book: Greyhound STOU 10W30 oil 5L. Alternative: Greyhound STOU 15W40 5L. Workshop choice: Greyhound STOU 15W40 5L.
Common problems and fixes
- One oil for the whole tractor, engine and transmission
- Wet brakes chatter or squeal, hydraulics slow to lift
- Hydraulic oil milky, foaming or the lift drops overnight
- Loader, backhoe and excavator pins wearing, bucket pivots knocking
- Final drives, swing gearbox and TO-4 transmissions on Cat, Komatsu and Bell
- Slasher, baler and PTO gearboxes noisy
- Chainsaw bar and chain wear, chain stretches
- Old tractor gearbox with brass synchros or a separate rear axle
- Squeaks from suspension, bushes or propshaft
- Wheel bearing noise or hot hubs
- Seized wheel nuts, exhaust bolts, spark plug threads
- Trailer or boat-trailer bearings that get wet
More in agriculture, construction and mining
- Construction and mining plant (Cat, Komatsu, Bell, JCB, Volvo CE, Doosan / Develon, Hyundai, Sany, Liugong)
- Forklifts and warehouse (Toyota, Linde, Hyster, Yale, Nissan, Mitsubishi, Doosan, Heli, Hangcha)
- Tractors, older and classic (Massey Ferguson 35 / 135 / 165 / 240 / 265 / 290, Ford 5000 / 6600 / 7600, John Deere 2140 / 3140, Fiat 640 / 780 / 880, Landini 6500 / 8500, David Brown, International, Zetor, Same, Ursus)
All vehicles and machines in the guide
Generators and stationary engines
- Air compressors and pneumatic tools (Atlas Copco, Ingersoll Rand, Kaeser, Sullair, Chicago Pneumatic, Rand-Air, workshop piston compressors, rock drills and jackhammers)
- Generators, diesel air-cooled (Kipor, Yanmar L-series, 178F / 186F / 192F clones)
- Generators, diesel water-cooled (Perkins, Cummins, Deutz, Kubota, Weichai, FAW, Isuzu)
- Generators, petrol (Honda, Ryobi, Kipor, Yamaha and 168F / 188F clones)
- Irrigation pumps, boreholes and stationary diesels (Lister / Petter, Deutz 912 / 913 air-cooled, Hatz, Yanmar TF / L, Kubota V-series, Perkins 1103 / 1104, Lombardini, Changfa and Chinese single-cylinder)
- Lawnmowers, brush cutters, chainsaws and pressure washers (Briggs and Stratton, Honda, Stihl, Husqvarna, Ryobi, Tandem)
Bakkies and SUVs
- American bakkies (Ford F-150 / F-250, Chevrolet Silverado, Dodge and RAM 1500 / 2500, Toyota Tundra / Sequoia, GMC Sierra)
- Ford Bantam, Opel Corsa Utility and Chevrolet Utility
- Ford Everest
- Ford Ranger
- GWM P-Series / Steed
- Isuzu D-Max / KB
- Isuzu KB 1990 to 2004 (KB 200, 250, 280, 300)
- Isuzu MU-X
- JAC / Foton / BAIC / Mahindra Scorpio-N / KGM
- Land Rover Defender (Tdi, Td5, Puma) and Discovery 1 / 2, 1990 to 2016
- Mahindra Pik Up
- Mazda Drifter / B-Series and Ford Courier / Ranger 1999 to 2006
- Mitsubishi Colt bakkie and Pajero 1990 to 2008
- Mitsubishi Triton
- Nissan 1400 Champ and Datsun bakkies
- Nissan Hardbody / Sani / 1 Tonner, 1990 to 2008
- Nissan Navara / NP300
- Nissan NP200
- Toyota Fortuner
- Toyota Hilux
- Toyota Hilux 1984 to 2005 (Hilux 2.4D, 2.7, 3.0 D-4D, 2.2, Raider)
- Toyota Land Cruiser
Passenger cars
- Audi A4 B5 / B6 / B7, A3 8L and A6 C5 / C6, 1995 to 2011
- Audi Q2 / Q3 / Q5 / Q7
- BMW 1 / 3 / X Series
- BMW 3 Series E36 / E46 / E90 and 5 Series E39 / E60, 1992 to 2013
- BMW X5 / X6 / 5 Series
- Chery Tiggo and Omoda / Jaecoo
- Chevrolet Spark / Aveo / Cruze / Captiva / Trailblazer
- Chrysler, Dodge and RAM (Neon, PT Cruiser, Caliber, Journey, Voyager, 300C, Nitro, RAM 1500 / 2500)
- Daihatsu Charade / Sirion / Terios / Materia, Suzuki Alto / Jimny SJ / Vitara old, and Daewoo / Chevrolet Matiz / Lanos / Nubira, 1990 to 2012
- Datsun Go / Go+
- Fiat 500 / Tipo / Doblo and Alfa Romeo Giulietta
- Fiat Uno / Palio / Siena / Strada / Punto and Alfa Romeo 147 / 156 / 159 / GT / Brera / MiTo, 1990 to 2014
- Ford Fiesta / Figo / EcoSport
- Ford Focus / Kuga / Puma / Territory
- Ford Ikon / Fiesta / Focus / Mondeo / Bantam Rocam 1999 to 2012 and Ford Sierra / Cortina / Escort / Sapphire 1980 to 1995
- Haval Jolion / H6
- Honda Ballade / Civic / CRX 1986 to 2006 (D-series, B-series)
- Honda Civic / Accord / CR-V
- Honda Fit / Ballade / BR-V / HR-V
- Honda Jazz / Fit GD and GE, CR-V RD / RE, Accord CL / CM, Civic FD / FN, Ballade, 2002 to 2014
- Hyundai Accent / Elantra / Getz / Sonata / Tucson and Kia Cerato / Rio / Sportage 2000 to 2012
- Hyundai i10 / i20 / Venue
- Hyundai Tucson / Creta / Kona / Santa Fe
- Jaguar XE / XF / XJ / F-Pace / E-Pace / F-Type and Range Rover Evoque / Velar / Discovery Sport (Ingenium and AJ engines)
- Jeep Cherokee XJ / KJ / KK, Grand Cherokee WJ / WK and Wrangler TJ, 1995 to 2013
- Jeep Wrangler / Grand Cherokee / Renegade
- Kia Picanto / Rio / Sonet
- Kia Sportage / Seltos / Sorento / Sonet
- Land Rover Defender / Discovery / Range Rover
- Lexus IS / ES / NX / RX / LX
- Mahindra XUV300 / XUV700 / KUV100 / Bolero / Thar
- Mazda 2 / 3 / CX-5 / BT-50
- Mazda 323 / Etude / Sting and Ford Laser / Tracer / Meteor 1985 to 2004
- Mazda CX-3 / CX-30 / CX-60 / MX-5
- Mercedes-Benz A / C / GLA / GLC
- Mercedes-Benz C-Class W202 / W203 / W204 and E-Class W210 / W211, 1993 to 2014
- Mercedes-Benz E / GLE / GLS / V-Class
- Mercedes-Benz Vito / Viano W639 2004 to 2014, Sprinter T1N 1996 to 2006, and W124 / W201 / W202 1985 to 1997
- Mini Cooper / Countryman / Clubman
- Mitsubishi Lancer / Galant / Colt hatch / Outlander I and Subaru Impreza / Forester / Legacy / WRX, 1995 to 2012
- Mitsubishi Pajero / Pajero Sport / ASX / Outlander / Xpander
- Nissan Magnite / Almera / Micra / Qashqai
- Nissan Sentra / Sabre / Almera / Tiida / Micra 1990 to 2012
- Nissan X-Trail / Patrol / Juke
- Nissan X-Trail T30 / T31, Patrol Y60 / Y61, Pathfinder R50 / R51, Terrano and Murano, 1990 to 2014
- Opel Corsa / Astra / Mokka / Crossland
- Opel Kadett / Astra / Corsa Lite / Monza 1990 to 2010
- Peugeot 206 / 207 / 307 / 308 and Citroen C2 / C3 / C4 / Berlingo 2000 to 2014
- Peugeot 208 / 2008 / 3008 and Citroen C3
- Porsche Cayenne / Macan / Panamera
- Renault Clio 2 / 3, Megane 2 / 3, Scenic, Kangoo and Logan 2000 to 2014
- Renault Duster / Captur / Triber / Kiger
- Renault Kwid / Sandero / Clio
- Subaru Forester / XV / Outback / WRX
- Suzuki Jimny / Vitara / Fronx / S-Presso / Celerio
- Suzuki Swift / Baleno / Ertiga
- Toyota Avanza / Rush / Innova
- Toyota Camry / Avensis / Cressida / Corona / Prado 90 and 120 / RAV4 I and II / Hilux Surf, 1985 to 2012
- Toyota Corolla / Quest / Cross
- Toyota Etios / Starlet / Urban Cruiser
- Toyota RAV4 / Yaris / Rumion / Urban Cruiser / C-HR
- Toyota Tazz / Conquest / Corolla 1988 to 2006 and Corolla 2002 to 2014
- Volkswagen Citi Golf / Chico / Jetta / Golf 1 to 4 and Polo Playa / Classic, 1984 to 2010
- Volkswagen Golf / Tiguan and Audi A3 / A4
- Volkswagen Jetta 5 / 6 / Passat / Sharan / Touran and Audi A4 B6 to B8 / A6, 2005 to 2016
- Volkswagen Polo / Polo Vivo
- Volkswagen T-Cross / T-Roc / Taigo / Caddy
- Volvo S40 / V50 / S60 / V70 / XC70 / S80 / XC90 / C30 2000 to 2015 and Saab 9-3 / 9-5
- Volvo XC40 / XC60 / XC90
Motorcycles, scooters, quads and boats
- Boats, inboard and sterndrive (MerCruiser, Volvo Penta, Yanmar, Perkins marine, Mercury Verado)
- Jet skis and personal watercraft (Sea-Doo, Yamaha WaveRunner, Kawasaki Jet Ski)
- Motorcycles, adventure and dual sport, boxer, V-twin and parallel twin (BMW GS, KTM, Honda Africa Twin, Yamaha Tenere, Suzuki V-Strom, Triumph Tiger)
- Motorcycles, classic and air-cooled (Honda CB / CG / XL, Yamaha XT / SR / RD, Suzuki GS / GN / DR, Kawasaki KLR / Z, BMW R airhead, Royal Enfield Bullet / Classic / Himalayan)
- Motorcycles, commuter and delivery, small single (Bajaj, Hero, TVS, Honda Ace, Big Boy, Lifan, Yamaha Crux)
- Motorcycles, cruisers, V-twin (Harley-Davidson, Indian, Honda Shadow / Rebel, Yamaha V-Star / Bolt, Suzuki Boulevard, Kawasaki Vulcan)
- Motorcycles, Ducati L-twin and V4, Aprilia and MV Agusta (Monster, Scrambler, Multistrada, Panigale, Diavel, Tuono, RSV4, RS 660, Brutale, F3)
- Motorcycles, kids and pit bikes 50 to 125 (Honda CRF50 / CRF110, Yamaha PW50 / TT-R, KTM 50 / 65 / 85 SX, Suzuki DR-Z70, Kawasaki KLX110, Chinese pit bikes)
- Motorcycles, off-road and enduro, single (Honda CRF, Yamaha WR / YZ, KTM EXC / SX, Husqvarna, Kawasaki KX / KLX, Suzuki RM / DR)
- Motorcycles, scooters and mopeds (Vespa, Honda PCX, Yamaha NMAX, Big Boy, Sym, Kymco, Jonway)
- Motorcycles, small commuters and Chinese or Indian 125 to 400 (Bajaj Pulsar / Dominar / Boxer, TVS Apache, Hero, Big Boy, Zontes, Jonway, Lifan, Motomia, Gomoto, Honda CB125F / CB300, Suzuki Gixxer, Yamaha YBR / R15, KTM Duke 125 to 390)
- Motorcycles, sport and naked, inline four and triple (Honda CBR / CB, Yamaha R1 / R6 / MT, Kawasaki Ninja / Z, Suzuki GSX, Triumph Street Triple)
- Motorcycles, tourers and sport tourers (BMW R RT / K 1600, Honda Goldwing / ST / NT1100, Yamaha FJR / Tracer / MT-09, Kawasaki Versys / 1400GTR, Triumph Tiger 1200 / Trophy, Moto Guzzi)
- Quads, side-by-sides and outboards (Honda TRX, Yamaha Grizzly / Raptor, Polaris, Can-Am, CFMoto, Linhai, Yamaha and Mercury outboards)
Heavy trucks and buses
- Buses and coaches (Marcopolo, Busmark, Mercedes-Benz OF / OH, Volvo B, Scania K, Isuzu, Yutong, Golden Dragon, Higer)
- DAF XF / CF / LF
- FAW / Powerstar / Sinotruk Howo / Shacman / Foton Aumark
- Iveco Stralis / Trakker / Eurocargo / Daily
- MAN TGS / TGX / TGM / CLA
- Mercedes-Benz Actros / Arocs / Axor
- Scania R / G / P series and K-series buses
- Trucks, older Euro 2 / Euro 3 (Mercedes-Benz Atego / Axor / Actros MP1-MP2, MAN F2000 / TGA, Volvo FH12 / FL, Scania 4-series / 94 / 124, Iveco EuroTech, Nissan UD 40 to 90 / CW, Isuzu FTR / FVZ, Hino Super F, Fuso FM / FP, ADE)
- UD Quester / Croner / Quon and Hino 700
- Volvo Trucks FH / FM / FMX and B-series buses
Light trucks
- Fuso Canter and Mercedes-Benz Atego
- Hino 300 / 500
- Hyundai HD65 / HD72 / Mighty, JMC, Tata 407 / 709 / 1518 and Ashok Leyland
- Isuzu N-Series / F-Series
- Tata and UD Trucks
- Toyota Dyna / Coaster and Hino Dutro, plus older Isuzu NPR / NKR / NQR
Taxis, minibuses and vans
About this guide
The Greyhound Oil Guide is provided by Greyhound Lubricants (Pty) Ltd as a free reference to help you choose an engine oil that meets the specification published by the vehicle manufacturer for your engine. Recommendations are matched on viscosity grade and industry performance level (API, ACEA, JASO). Where a manufacturer requires its own approval (for example Ford WSS, VW or Renault specifications) and Greyhound does not hold that approval, the guide says so rather than suggesting a substitute.
Your responsibility. Vehicle specifications differ by model year, market and engine variant, and manufacturers update them over time. Always confirm the grade, specification and capacity against the owner’s manual or service book for your specific vehicle, or with your dealer, before purchase. Vehicles under manufacturer warranty or on a service plan should follow the dealer’s oil requirement.
No warranty. Information is provided in good faith and is believed correct at the time of publication, but Greyhound Lubricants gives no guarantee that it is complete, current or error free, and accepts no liability for loss or damage arising from reliance on it. Greyhound product names, brand names and OEM specification codes are used for identification only; vehicle brand names belong to their respective owners. This guide does not create any relationship with, or endorsement by, Toyota, Ford, Isuzu, Nissan, Volkswagen, Mitsubishi, GWM, Mahindra or any other manufacturer.
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