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Old 08-06-2011, 05:15 PM
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is it ok to run mobil delvac 1300 15w-40 motor oil in a 1994 dodge 12v cummins?
 
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Old 08-07-2011, 01:03 AM
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It will love Delvac 1300. Don't forget some 2stroke oil to treat the fuel, about 1oz per gal, and get a real Fleatgaurd oil filter, don't cheese out on a Fram or something.
 
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ok i've never heard of two stroke oil to treat fuel?
 
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Old 08-07-2011, 04:08 PM
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Due to smog regs they take out all the good stuff from diesel these days. You need somthing to lube your pump.
I use the Walmart Super Tech 2 cycle oil for boat motors. Buy it in the gallon jug and use two of the 16oz jugs in each fill-up.
 
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is it safe to do it will it mess anything up or make it smoke more? but the more smoke the better
 
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Just gives the fuel a little bit of lube quality. Helps out your pump and the rest of the motor. You won't notice any more smoke from it.
I put a little too much (like 4-5oz per gal) in my 06 Superduty one time and I think it lost a little power, but that is a whole different animal. I don't think you could put too much 2stroke oil in a gen 2 cummins.
Just cheap insurance with today's Ultra low sulfur fuel in an old truck.
 
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Old 08-08-2011, 12:13 AM
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Originally Posted by trentonwest29
is it ok to run mobil delvac 1300 15w-40 motor oil in a 1994 dodge 12v cummins?
Mobil delvac 1300
Chevron delo 400
Shell rotella all in 15w40 are good oils.


If you want extended drain intervals, (while still doing a filter at 3k) delvac-1 or rotella t-6 full synthetic 5w40 are permissible, as well.
 
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ok thank you
 
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Old 08-08-2011, 11:21 AM
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I use Valvoline Premium Blue and 2 quarts Lucas oil. I've seen first hand the things that Lucas oil can do for an engine and I was impressed.

I use the Super Tech 2-cycle oil also, roughly 1oz per gallon. It actually quieted my pump down some and it idles smoother. It deffenetly won't hurt anything and like dezzrats said it's cheap insurance.
 
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ok im gonna use the 2 stroroke oil thank
 


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