40 weight oil
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11-16-2006, 10:42
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40 weight oil
--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Leroy Eckert"
wrote: > > I'm also changing oil tomorrow. I've been using 15-40 Rotello. Please advise. > > Leroy Eckert > 1990 WB-40 "Smoke N Mirrors" > Niceville, FL > 8V92 > > G/Day All The reason engine manufacturers recomend 40wt oil is because they have been recomending it for years , it has not given any problems , but come on you guys technology has moved ahead somewhat since Rotella was invented, Synthetic is the latest technology it is a proven product , ask any motor sport organisation if they still use mineral oil in race car engines . Interstate truckers have been using it here for about 12 years because they can extend change intervals it is far more protective and they believe they get better mileage and engine protection. you have a computer get some synthetic oil!! > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: chapelhill2901 > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Thursday, November 16, 2006 7:14 AM > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] 40 weight oil > > > i am going to change the oil, and my owners manual tells me to use > 10w40 weight. as seen below im being advised to use straight 40. what > weight should i use? 40 grade Cx-II oil? > > thanks, robert > 85 pt40 6v92 > > Detroits have no glow plugs and "off the shelf" no starting assist. > They are ENTIRELY dependant on engine compression to start. They > also require (not recommend, REQUIRE) straight weight strength required > by the injector followers - you WILL destroy cams > if you run a 15W40 in them, > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > |
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40 weight oil - chapelhill2901 - 11-16-2006, 01:14
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40 weight oil - Rob Robinson - 11-16-2006, 02:43
40 weight oil - ronmarabito2002 - 11-16-2006, 02:45
40 weight oil - Leroy Eckert - 11-16-2006, 02:58
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40 weight oil - casmith - 11-16-2006, 05:26
40 weight oil - Howard O. Truitt - 11-16-2006, 09:28
40 weight oil - b_auzzie - 11-16-2006 10:42
40 weight oil - Leroy Eckert - 11-16-2006, 10:57
40 weight oil - Tom Warner - 11-16-2006, 11:27
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