Which oil do you use?

[Hammer]

Delo, cause I HATE the smell of the Rotella right after an oil change (at least on my Dodge's anyways).

Of course with my 'fleet' getting larger soon, the coastal might be worth a shot!
If for nothing else it will be a good oil to run for a change or two to make sure everything is clean and in working order.

 

[Recovry4x4]

I think you will be hard pressed to find a difference between the Warren and the top of the price chain stuff. I was a staunch advocate of the Shell and Delo until they price themselves right out of my budget. I'm glad they did!

 

[rockman]

Started with 30 wt but then went to Rotella.


Bill

 

[goldneagle]

i use Mobil 1 Turbo Diesel Truck 5W-40 oil with a bypass oil filter

 

[FMJ]

Im running 3 gallons of rotella 15-40 then the rest is rotella synthetic. It cant hurt it i guess.

I've been told that mixing Synthetic and "Regular" oil is a no-no, or is this an old wives tale?

 

[BKubu]

I use either Rotella 15W40 or Mobil Delvac 15W40...

 

[Flea]

Rotella 15W40

 

[2027Deuce]

Another vote for Rotella

 

[powerhouseduece]

one more vote for rotella. i use it in every motor i own.(i wish they sold 2stroke oil)

 

[FMJ]

Im running 3 gallons of rotella 15-40 then the rest is rotella synthetic. It cant hurt it i guess.

I've been told that mixing Synthetic and "Regular" oil is a no-no, or is this an old wives tale?

Nobody has an opinion/observation on this?

 

[AMGeneral]

Shell Rotella 15W40,but I buy it by the 55 gallon drum.

 

[Capt.Marion]

I've heard of folks using Amsoil full-synthetic everything (diffs, trans, transfer), with 15w-40 in the motor, and getting a HP boost and slightly increased fuel economy due to the higher performance of the oil at higher temperatures. (Doesn't break down as much as Petrol oils)

 

[gbooth]

Rotella 15W40

 

[quarkz]

AMGENERAL,

Where do you purchase by the 55 gal drum?
Does it have a limited shelf life or go bad after being oipened?
Does oil absorb water out of the air?

I always wait for Rotella to go on sale at the local Auto Parts, but now that I am up to 5 large trucks, buying in bulk may be the way to go. I 'll have to see what the warehouse stores have.

 

[baja_power]

Sams club sells it by the drum. You could check the companies that sell fuel to farms, usually they can order anything.

 

[swbradley1]

My brother gets all his Rotella in 55 gal drums at Sam's Club as well. I think my next purchase will be a big drum too.

 

[scooter01922]

rotella 15-40 in just about everything motorized around here.

 

[otisroy]

Ed, I subscribe to the same "old wives tale" if it is one. Don't mix types or weights. The dilemna I ran into was whether or not to change the still translucent oil in the 109 because I don't know what's in it. I wouldn't know if putting in a couple quarts of 15-40 is okay.

 

[tiger422]

Rotella 15-40

 

[Jake0147]

I've been told that mixing Synthetic and "Regular" oil is a no-no, or is this an old wives tale?

Old wives tale. If you'd like, you can buy it pre-blended right off the shelf.