Now that I've got MY truck I want to change all fluids. What do you guys think about using Mobil 1 15-50 synthetic year round? In the summer it hits between 25-33C and in winter frequently hits below -25C. Any help would be great. Thanks
Nick
Now that I've got MY truck I want to change all fluids. What do you guys think about using Mobil 1 15-50 synthetic year round? In the summer it hits between 25-33C and in winter frequently hits below -25C. Any help would be great. Thanks
Nick
Why not use Delvac 1 5W40? It is approved and certified for your DMax. Why venture into the unknown.
82 6.2 1/2 ton Energizer Version 359,000 Miles and Counting!
99 GMC 2500LD 6.0 That wants to be a D-Max when it grows up!
Duramaxdiesel,
Check the spec on the Mobil 1 15w50... IIRC it's only rated CF... The Duramax needs CH-4 or CI-4. Dittos to Professor's post... If you're looking for all an all season oil, use a good synthetic Diesel oil thats rated CH-4/CI-4 such as Delvac-1. [img]smile.gif[/img]
Thanks for the info guys. The reason I ask is because for four litres of Delvac 1 it costs $40. If I recall, the engine takes 10 litres and that equals to $120 for oil alone. I change oil every 6000 Km's or every month, which ever comes first. Oh well, I guess I'll look into buying a 45 Gal. drum and see what it works out to.
Thanks, Nick
Walmart - Rotella - all the correct ratings - Synthetic - $12.88 (US) 1 gallon - 5W40
Check it out - I have found it all over the US at this price. The quarts are not as good a deal
$4.96.
2003 Duramax/Allison EXcab -pewter <br />LT - Ultra Trail-eze Wind Deflector<br />\"Juice\", guages Amisol Air filter - 4in. flowthru exhaust/muffler<br />Merhow Live-in Quarters 3 Horse Trlr. - 12,000lbs. On the road - indefinately -Laptop thru Cell to the world!
If you want the Delvac 1, check out:
http://www.avlube.com/ . $24.64/gallon, and cheaper by the case.
02 Chev 2500HD Dmax/Allison X Cab LB 4WD
Attitude, Monster Exhaust with Big Head, Michelin 265/75/16E LTX M/S on Alcoa Classics for summer hauling, Cooper Discover 238/85/16E M/S on PYO's for winter, B&W Goose Hitch with Companion 5th Wheel, Highway Products Tool Chest, Jordan Ultima 2020, Frederico sway bars front & rear, Air Lift SD Bags
While we're on the subject of oil, anyone heard
how good or bad valvaline blue synthetic is. I
heard Dodge will warranty thier diesels for
1,000,000 miles using this stuff.. that's alot of
zeros...
Regarding Valvoline Blue. Valvoline and Cummins are owned by the same parent company so Cummins endorsement is a cross-sell to a sister company.. i.e. the 'endorsement' is not so much quality related as it is familial....
George
George Morrison, STLE CLS<br />www.avlube.com e-mail avlube@netwalk.com<br />2002 Chev Duramax 2500HD, Delvac 1, Mobil 1 syn ATF, 75W-90<br />1998 Chev 3500HD 6.5TD, Delvac 1, Harvard 750S by-pass oil filter