Was wondering what weight of oil all you guys in the frigid north run in the engine during the winter? Thanks.
engine oil for the cold north
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AMSOIL full synthetic 15W-40 Heavy Duty Diesel & Marine Motor Oil. Specifically formulated for diesel engines powering trucks, mining, earth moving, construction, marine and farm equipment.
I'm using it in a 13B-T in winter with temperatures down to -30°C so far. Oil pressure comes up immediately on start-up.
I'm using it in a 13B-T in winter with temperatures down to -30°C so far. Oil pressure comes up immediately on start-up.
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esso xd3 0w40 is what my bj gets...get it at walmart for $20/4ltr jug.
CHEAP for full synthetic and it works great. It is a really good oil...it is a fleet oil so if you are stuck you can put it in gassers
Daryl
CHEAP for full synthetic and it works great. It is a really good oil...it is a fleet oil so if you are stuck you can put it in gassers
Daryl
fjbj40 said:
Same here. But it's not really cold where I live...
0w40 rotella.
or 5w30..0w40 only if it is really cold.
5w30 seems to be the right one in my geographical zone. Its not too cold here...hovers aorund 0-10.
For 5w30 I am using the semi syn napa brand....its rated for diesel and is ok priced.
or 5w30..0w40 only if it is really cold.
5w30 seems to be the right one in my geographical zone. Its not too cold here...hovers aorund 0-10.
For 5w30 I am using the semi syn napa brand....its rated for diesel and is ok priced.
fjbj40 said:
Me three! First time user of this oil, and have been impressed so far. No leaks, good pressure, and migrates to the top of the engine quickly at startup. Trucks seems to run quieter too.
fjbj40 said:
Me four. It's in Petra's too for the winter. Check VOA charts for it on Bobistheoilguy. Heavy 0 weight...might be good for all year, and I think I may just try this year, with analysis every 5000kms when I change the filter.
Last year I ran the 0/40 through the winter, then went back to Delo400 15/40. I notice a difference in sound and feel, as Stone mentioned.
gb
AMSOIL full synthetic 15W-40 Heavy Duty Diesel & Marine Motor Oil
and 0 w rotella in the winter
and 0 w rotella in the winter
Eric Winkworth said:
Eric:
Wondering what part of the country you live in that fully synthetic AMSOIL is not good enough for the winter months? How cold does it get where you are?
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I've been using cheap Napa 5-w30 for winters. Does anyone have any problems with excessive oil leaks on "high time" engines when switching to full synthetic? This is my biggest concern, that's why I haven't used syn. in the cruiser. I waited till the first 5000mi before going synthetic in the Taco and have used it in it since then. The reason I am asking is that my exhaust kind of looks like it has a slight blue tint to it, but can't really tell for sure, of course being as cold as it has, you see you exhaust all the time while engine is running.
no oil leak problem here, changed to full synthedic at 250 000 and now at 270 000. The reason I ran rotella is because I had time to change my oil and no amsoil left, I have found it start nicer with the 0W rotella when -20
5w40 and 15w40 mineral oil.
I keep my truck plugged in when it's below -15.
When it gets below -30 I put the magnetic pan heater on as well. Instant startup and oil pressure.
When its close to -40 (which it hasn't been yet!) I will take my gas truck!
I keep my truck plugged in when it's below -15.
When it gets below -30 I put the magnetic pan heater on as well. Instant startup and oil pressure.
When its close to -40 (which it hasn't been yet!) I will take my gas truck!
coldtaco said:
Stefan:
The 13B-T is a direct injected engine, and from what I've experienced and seen, it seems to burn a tiny bit more smoke normally than the IDI 3B. My exhaust often times also has the tiniest hint of blue to it. But I wouldn't really notice it unless I'm looking for it. I certainly normally can't see it during the daytime on my rearview mirror, unless under full throttle or heavy load. This is also true right now when using full synthetic Esso XD3 0W40.
I guess the biggest question would be if you are consuming oil? If you are really burning oil, then you will be needing to add a significant amount to top up your oil pan between oil changes. I've pretty much been using conventional oil since I received the truck, except for a short stretch last winter when I tried Valvoline Synpower 10W30 synthetic...which I do NOT recommend (seemed way too light for our diesels). I put in this synthetic XD3 when my engine had 127k kms on it. So far, no increased leaking noted, no leaks to the top of my engine, no increased blowby, and after 5k kms, amazingly, no oil consumption.
BTW...there's now a link to Bob's the Oil Guy's forum from our FAQ. Those guys talk nothing but oil, and are a great resource for this type of info.
Keep in mind that an oil can be sold as "semi synthetic" with as little as 15% synthetic. If one wants a 50% synthetic to save money then it's best to mix it yourself.
I would venture a guess that if you're adding a liter or more between oil changes, and there's no significant leaks on your engine, that it would be an indicator that you're burning a good amount of oil.
I'm fairly sure that the XD3 is a synthetic oil, and not a synthetic blend. But I'll check again.
I'm fairly sure that the XD3 is a synthetic oil, and not a synthetic blend. But I'll check again.
M John Galt said:
I just looked up the info on Esso's website on the XD3 Extra. Imperial Oil manufactures both the XD3 Extra and Mobil 1 oils, and the XD3 Extra 0W30 and 0W40 oils are both fully synthetic products suing the same PAO synthetic base stock that Mobil 1 uses. It is NOT a synthetic blend or the hydroisomerized petroleum base stock that manufacturers like Castrol are using and still labelling as "synthetic oil".
As quoted from the manufacturer's website:
http://www.imperialoil.ca/Canada-English/Files/Products_Lubes/IOCAENCVLESEsso_Xd-3_extra.pdf
Greg:
Looks like I'm doing pretty good then...about 5k kms and still no consumption.
Looks like I'm doing pretty good then...about 5k kms and still no consumption.
