So what kind of oil are you guys running

[Zack1978]

Does anyone have an opinion on the Shell Rotella 5w40 syn oil? I an currently running Rotella 15w40 dino oil, but I am due for a change soon and it has been in the single digits this week in NJ.

 

[doug720]

My local CAT dealer says that part number of 248-7518 is NLA.

Don't know, but I bought a case in mid December from the Quinn CAT here in SoCal?

 

[doug720]

Called my buddy who runs Quinn CAT. Appears there was a new part number, but same oil.

New part # - 291-3866

 

[studawg]

Does anyone have an opinion on the Shell Rotella 5w40 syn oil? I an currently running Rotella 15w40 dino oil, but I am due for a change soon and it has been in the single digits this week in NJ.

I love it. Have been running it for 80k+ in my 7.3L Powerstroke diesel, and have had Blackstone analyze it a few times and was recommended to run 9500 mile intervals with Mobil 1 EP filter. I thought about running it in my -62 but ended up going with Mobil 1 10w-40. I think it would be a good oil for the 3FE.

 

[mrt6644]

I'd like to try that also.

My engine builder does 95% flat tappet stuff and he likes the valvoline vr1. The fact that it's "racing, not for street use" exempts it from emissions and therefore it has super high zinc content. It's also very cheap and autozone has it.


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I like the sound of this. But looks like it's over 6 bucks a qt. but may be worth it?

 

[HemiAlex]

I've seen it for less on sale. Its worth it to me at $6


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[gator25]

The CAT oil I posted is made for older Off Road equipment and truck engines, not their current engines. Make sure you get the correct oil, as they make a low emissions version also with much lower levels of the "Good" additives we need for flat tappet engines.

Your right. A lot of folks don't know the oil manufactures have cut back on the additives in their oils such as zinc and moly due to emissions and the fact the newer engines don't require it like the older ones.

 

[jgoptions]

I use liqui moly 15w-40 on all my cars. Non synthetic version.

 

[DevonBen60]

15W-40 Toyota Oil in my 2H with OEM filters every 5000 miles.
Dont know enough about any reasons to change from the hand book.

 

[Pantingfish]

I hate to bring this thread back up, really trying to figure out what to use, a lot of people in here are posting from warmer climates. I'm in VA so it gets pretty hot/humid in the summer and pretty cold in the winter. It's oil changing time, right now I've got castrol 10w-30 in it, but it's getting colder here, I'll probably do one more oil change starting the new year when it gets into the 30's 20's. But what weight should I be putting in for fall/early winter? FJ60 83, 235k miles, there are some slow leaks

 

[Zack1978]

Mobil 1 15w50, which is available at Walmart.

 

[chichiflys]

PantingFIsh. I'm in the same boat (Maryland). I usually run Rotella-T 15W40, but this winter I will change to Rotella T6 5w40 synthetic (The 15W40 seemed rough in the winter). Just saw an oil analysis of it (Rotella T6 5W-40 synthetic analysis - Team Camaro Tech) and it has good Zinc (1200+ppm). Shell's website states it is SM and SL rated, so I think it should be good to use on the 2F.

 

[Pantingfish]

PantingFIsh. I'm in the same boat (Maryland). I usually run Rotella-T 15W40, but this winter I will change to Rotella T6 5w40 synthetic (The 15W40 seemed rough in the winter). Just saw an oil analysis of it (Rotella T6 5W-40 synthetic analysis - Team Camaro Tech) and it has good Zinc (1200+ppm). Shell's website states it is SM and SL rated, so I think it should be good to use on the 2F.

Thanks so much for this, do they maje the Rotella-T 5W-40 in a conventional oil? I only ask because I haven't put synthetic in yet, and I know the PO always used conventional.

 

[chichiflys]

I don't think so. Im sure my truck has always run on conventional - but I figured it's worth trying this new fancy stuff. Price isn't that bad.

 

[NMC_EXP]

My engine builder does 95% flat tappet stuff and he likes the valvoline vr1. The fact that it's "racing, not for street use" exempts it from emissions and therefore it has super high zinc content. It's also very cheap and autozone has it.

For what it's worth, Valvoline VR-1 is non-detergent per the Valvoline website.

 

[TexasBlue]

I just picked up 10 gallons of Castrol GTX 15w40 Diesel oil at my local Wally world for $7 per gallon!

There were 21 gallons left, I did not want to be greedy....so if you're in the Keller/NRH area the Wally world on N Tarrant has them.

 

[Spike Strip]

 

[ThaiCruiser]

I've finally decided to join the diesel force. Just picked up a Delo 400 XSP 5W/40 full synthetic today from Walmart for $25 (2.5 gallon jug). Cant beat the price!

 

[4runner2FJ60]

I hate to be the ULTIMATE KNOOB........ I just want to confirm that i am not doing this wrong. I followed the sweeping opinion to go the Shell Rotella 15w 40 bought at Walmart for my first oil change. The post i have read thru say Rotella T. I bought T4 heavy duty diesel engine oil. Is that the same thing? I'm hopeful it will cure one or two of my slow drips, but have no idea what is in the truck now? Thanks

 

[fjman]

I’m dumping Rotella T4 in my 62 this week. I’m going with a lighter weight since it’s getting cold here.

I randomly used it in my 100 series two oil changes ago and it did well there too. I went back to synthetic this time around mainly for the longer change interval and the Rotella stuff all costs about the same