What type of engine oil?
#1
12-28-2006, 12:10 AM
What type of engine oil?
Just curious as to what type of engine oil you use and if there is a reason why you use the brand you do.
Also, have you had any bad experiences with any name brand oil and if so what was it. I have a 1985 FTL with a 350 BCC engine, and prior to getting the oil changed at the dealership I was using Delo. At the FTL dealership they put in Delvac.
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#4
12-28-2006, 01:45 AM
Originally Posted by yoopr
Rotella and only Rotella
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#5
12-28-2006, 01:47 AM
Any oil that has the same ratiungs as Rotella is just as good. I think the ratings are cl or ch I can't remember. I ran Sunoco super c until they stopped selling it around here now I run Esso. I have run Rotella when I've had to but my truck uses oil when I do and doesn't when I use Esso. Go figure. Any truck shop can tell what the proper rating to use is.
#6
12-28-2006, 02:22 AM
I had bad luck with the Rotella, nothing went wrong, just would use a lot, like a gallon every 2000 miles, and this was when the truck was brand new.
I changed over to Delo and now use a gallon every 9000 miles. Don't know why my 3406E Cat doesn't like the Rottella but it don't. Either Rotella, Delo, or Delvac all are good oils.
#9
12-28-2006, 02:26 PM
Originally Posted by yoopr
That's odd about your Cat engine doing that.
Rotella always seemed to not break down but that's all I've ever used. I use Delo in my truck, as that is what the engine manufacturer recommends. |
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