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Nevada7.3 10-15-2012 10:38 AM

F250 7.3 winter oil?
 
New to the Diesel world here. Need to change my oil soon. was wondering what type of oil y'all use? synthetic or non? someone had suggested i use 15-40.. any ideas? thanks.

CSIPSD 10-15-2012 10:46 AM

Dino... 15-40 diesel rated.

Owners manual has everything you need to know about oil changes and such.

joebob3093 10-15-2012 12:47 PM

Unless you live where it gets really cold conventional 15-40 will be fine

Nevada7.3 10-15-2012 01:08 PM

what brand are y'all using?

joebob3093 10-15-2012 03:03 PM

dello 400

CSIPSD 10-15-2012 05:30 PM

I use what ever is cheapest at walmart, be it Delo or Rotella

MossBack 10-15-2012 06:24 PM

I use Synthetic 5w-40 for the winter oil.

If its mild in your are (32' and up) you will be fine. Much between 32-0 and lower is where big benefits are in thinner oil.

If you run thinner oil make sure that the motor is in sound condition. (Like no leaks). Synthetic will show them real quick.

I have better fuel economy and quicker warm up cycles from using better the wal mart quality products.

baddodges 10-15-2012 06:34 PM

Saw some test results from our BG distributor.chevron dello won them all I've been running it for years.

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FYi. Wallmart oil is one of the best oils on the market.check it out.

A/Ox4 10-15-2012 08:16 PM

I run Amsoil DME 15w-40. Any conventional oil will be fine for most people unless it gets cold where you live, then I might consider a lighter synthetic oil.

Nevada7.3 10-16-2012 10:55 AM

thank y'all for the insight.


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