L reg rev 3 Turbo?

[androo007]

I'm off to look at a rev 3 Turbo near me, but it's a 93 L reg. Isn't that a rev 2? It'd got the rounded rear lights, but other than that, how can I tell visually??

Sorry for such a dim question, I know the mechanical differences, but not the visual! What should I be looking for??

Thanks in advance!

[craig]

1993 could be a rev3 turbo. From memory rev3's came out in Nov 1993.

Chassis number is the best way to tell.

If you know what a rev3 turbo engine looks like, then other items are as follows:

colour coded front bumper lip
colour coded bump strips
later round rear lights and center panel
single piece rear spoiler
bronze tinted glass

[craig]

rev 1/2 turbo engine:



rev3 turbo engine:

[androo007]

Perfect, thanks very much guys

[shinny]

There are plenty of L-reg rev3 turbos out there, mine included



Looking in the engine bay is a very good way of telling. Spoiler and rear lights can be changed so, ultimately, VIN code is the only real way to tell.

[MR2 Rich]

Mine would be an L reg if it wasn't on a private plate. Rev3 started in Nov 93 and L reg started in Aug 93.

[glen n]

My car is an L plate but 1994 on the log book

[samgpr50]

Mine is L reg 1993 and a rev3 turbo.

[Draven]

Mines a 94 L reg turbo

[Race Idiot]

I'm not sure still, so are there any L reg rev3 turbos?


yeah I have an l reg rev 3 turbo......

[Howling_Mad]

I'm not sure still, so are there any L reg rev3 turbos?


yeah I have an l reg rev 3 turbo......

No Idea.

Oh wait.. Both of my Rev3 Turbo Chassis are L Reg and the VIN plates state so and marry up. So yes

HM

[JD]

Another L reg Rev 3 turbo over here

[markstevieandmads]

and just to confuse you....ive a rev 2 L reg lol

[Gullzter]

and just to confuse you....ive a rev 2 L reg lol

And just to add more confusion i have a rev3 which i can put a "S reg" on since Dvla decided to register it Sep '98

[Pauln]

Not to mention my L reg rev2 turbo - first registered in August 93 but currently wearing a J registration mark. Last rev 2 chassis number was I believe JT163SW2000087385

[androo007]

Thanks guys! I've looked high and low but can't see the recommended oil for rev 3 turbo, it's completely standard. Any ideas?

[Race Idiot]

I'd go with any decent 5w40 fully synthetic and make sure you change it every 4000 miles.

[shinny]

I'd go with any decent 5w40 fully synthetic

+1

make sure you change it every 4000 miles.

6,000... 4,000... 3,000... I hear a few different service intervals thrown around by owners. Fresh oil is good, but I wouldn't get overly concerned about an exact figure. Your car's not going to blow up if you miss the 4000 miles suggested above.

[androo007]

Thanks so much guys you're a great bunch over here!

Changed the oil with toyota filter and 5w-40 fully synthetic, but the engine e seems to be much noisier (ie ticky)

Would a 10w based oil give any further help

[craig]

I also have an L reg rev3 turbo.