Psd standalone charger oil system oil replacement interval

[Barney]

How often should the oil in here be changed? It looks the same colour as it was when installed; is there a test I can do other than visually?
Mine was originally filled by Psd with what I was told was 'machine' type oil. Does anyone know specifically what this is or what spec it is and where I could source some. Or something suitable?

This was an early psd system so I assume it would be using a facet pump (without checking)?

Thanks All

Barney

[hayesey]

no idea really, I'd prob do it once a year. 

I used to use compressor oil in mine as it is very thin so less chance of overworking the facet pump which is only designed to pump fuel really.

[Barney]

Ok thanks.  The pump is audible on ignition (a 'growling' noise) - does this sound like said Facet pump?

[hayesey]

well any pump will make noise.  It will almost definitely be a facet pump, proper electric oil pumps are well expensive.  if you look at it, it'll say facet on it and will be a small rectangle thing.

[Barney]

I'll check it out.

re oil, something like this would do: http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_200655_langId_-1_categoryId_165727

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[Jezza-7]

That stuff will be fine. I would use a mocal oil pump though. My facet one died when i was going home and had to do 50 miles on no pump.

[Barney]

cheers.

has anyone tested how hot the oil gets in the standalone system?

[scotsjohn]

700ml of 0 viscosity getting to 45/50 degrees after forty miles.

[cheddarcheese]

That stuff will be fine. I would use a mocal oil pump though. My facet one died when i was going home and had to do 50 miles on no pump.

well that's why i carry a spare as they cost feck all!

[scotsjohn]

Me too!

[Jezza-7]

Would also recommend getting some zx1 and put a cap full in with it. Just helps keep it all lubricated.