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Old 03-30-2011, 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by xjrev10
I run amsoil diesel and marine blend. 15w 40. Seems to work pretty good. My oil pressure shoots up right away after starting. I hae been thinking about switching to Rotella Synthetic just so I dont have to keep ordering oil when I need a change. Where I live, we get 30 below often in the winter. I have actually started my truck in 47 below temps.

The reason I quoted your post is im curious what you run in your pickup?
I have been running Rotella 15-40. I was concerned about cold starting lubrication or damage from the lack of lubrication in cold starting weather. The Dodge owners manuel says that 10-30 is okay to run but suggests 15-40, there must be a reason.
 




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