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Old 11-29-2008, 10:48 AM
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Safe to run it? 5-40 and 15-40 syn is a little over $30/gal and I don't have the cash to run it.
 
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Which brand? You have to be careful that it has the correct additives, mostly to deal with the soot.

I think you are better off with a 10W30 for diesel applications.


Check out Exxon XD-3 Extra 10W30 - its good to -33C. Their 30wt is only good to -24:

http://www.esso.ca/Canada-English/Fi...Xd-3_extra.pdf
 
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check shell to, there rotella T is also made for diesel engines. I use the 10w30 rotela t, find it great.
 
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Originally Posted by Dr. Evil
Which brand? You have to be careful that it has the correct additives, mostly to deal with the soot.

I think you are better off with a 10W30 for diesel applications.


Check out Exxon XD-3 Extra 10W30 - its good to -33C. Their 30wt is only good to -24:

http://www.esso.ca/Canada-English/Fi...Xd-3_extra.pdf
I'm with Dr. Evil on this one... I'm also using Exxon XD-3 Engine Oil and never had a issue yet with it.



It even approved for use in Cummins engines!
 
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