Winter Oil

[edpdx]

I am about due for an oil change. I have Been using ROtella T. Should I do anything different for winter conditions- additives, add a statue of the virgin on my dash, anything?

 

[Westech]

You can use 15w40 or switch to a 5w40 for winter.
Add some anti jell in fuel and let her rip.

 

[rsh4364]

I recently changed oil and filter for winter,went with Rotella T-6 and Napa 1794 filter,650 miles no oil use or leaks,spins over very good.But only been down to 20 here .So far.I also installed new glows and I use power service white every fill up.I really think if I could get my block heater installed she would start well down to -10.

 

[scottladdy]

Rotella T6 year round. No fuel additives. Both my trucks have started well sitting overnight down to -5F without the block heaters, using the TM starting procedures.

I always let the trucks run a couple of minutes post afterglow when it is < 32F.

Configuration:
24V. Resistor bypass. Newer AC 60G's and GP relay. Fuel delivery system freshened up (professionally rebuilt IP's and injectors). Original lift pumps (soon to have electric and new mechanical one's) Stock fuel filter (but I'll be replacing with an FM100 on each in the very near future as I am starting to experience minor symptoms of air intrusion in the blazer and the old filters are just too problematic to be messing with).

 

[Westech]

Up here we have to run anti jell in the fuel. At -45* things freeze up.

 

[frank8003]

http://www.upmpg.com/tech_articles/motoroil_viscosity/

 

[rsh4364]

Rotella T6 year round. No fuel additives. Both my trucks have started well sitting overnight down to -5F without the block heaters, using the TM starting procedures.

I always let the trucks run a couple of minutes post afterglow when it is < 32F.

Configuration:
24V. Resistor bypass. Newer AC 60G's and GP relay. Fuel delivery system freshened up (professionally rebuilt IP's and injectors). Original lift pumps (soon to have electric and new mechanical one's) Stock fuel filter (but I'll be replacing with an FM100 on each in the very near future as I am starting to experience minor symptoms of air intrusion in the blazer and the old filters are just too problematic to be messing with).

How many miles between oil and filter changes? With T3 I did every 3K,not sure with the T6.

 

[scottladdy]

How many miles between oil and filter changes? With T3 I did every 3K,not sure with the T6.

I'm changing at 5K.

From the LO9-2320-289-12

"2. ENGINE OIL AND FILTER.
CAUTION
After checking or changing oil, ensure that the
dipstick is pushed all the way in or oil may be pulled
up the dipstick and leak out.

Change engine oil and filter every six months or 6000
miles. When directed by the oil analysis laboratory, the
oil and filter may be changed more frequently. However,
while the vehicle is under warranty, hard time intervals
may not be extended. When operating under unusual
conditions, change the oil and filter at 3 month intervals
or 3000 miles. Refer to TM 9-2320289-20 for oil and filter
change instructions."

 

[edpdx]

You can use 15w40 or switch to a 5w40 for winter.
Add some anti jell in fuel and let her rip.

I just got back from the parts store. I didn't see ANY 5W40. Should I really switch to a winter oil- is there even such a thing?

 

[doghead]

Only if you switch to Winter air at the same time.

 

[Westech]

5W-40 is a full synthetic engine oil.

 

[edpdx]

5W-40 is a full synthetic engine oil.

OK, I found it with the syntetics. Thanks, now if I can just find the winter aire, the guys at Otto's Home said they were getting it in tomorrow.

 

[rsh4364]

If you are still looking for winter air I can send you some,it was 9 here this morning!

 

[scottladdy]

We have winter air here too. Colder than Nome for Pete's sake ...