What brand of Oil?

[TM9]

Okay I am new to the M Series collecting world. I have a 1967 M109A3 shop van body deuce. I checked the oil and it is black and so thick it almost looks like tar. I have read that it takes up to 20 quarts without changing the oil filter and 22 with the filter change. Is this correct? Also what brand and types of oil do you guys prefer? I have an LDT 465 D1 engine. Also what TM number is best for the engine and the brake system?

Thanks in advance! Paul

 

[mikey]

Based on the recommendations of experienced membes, I'm using shell rotella T 15w-40 in my two deuces...

Here is a link to a post about the capacities:

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/330651-post5.html

I can't help you with the tm's cuz im at work...

welcome to the site...

 

[clinto]

Here is a bunch of info about oil and oil changes:

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce/63630-oil-choices-recommendations.html

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce/52234-making-oil-change-easier.html

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce/13385-oil.html

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce/44506-oil-rcommendations-multifual-engines.html

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce/19491-oil-change-deuce-when.html

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce/37327-deuce-crank-case-oil.html

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce/33071-duece-oil.html

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce/25223-oil-do-you-use.html

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce/11825-correct-oil-use-white-d-turbo-engine.html

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce/8094-15w-40-rotella-vs-30-weight-oil.html

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce/2060-m44-series-oil-changes.html

Here is a complete list of the TM's, with a short description of what each covers. It's a good idea to familiarize yourself with all of them. After years of being in the civilian car hobby I am still learning to navigate the military manuals and the way they break up data.

Deuce - Steel Soldiers::Military Vehicles Supersite



Welcome to the site! You should be prepared to share pics of your new ride, we are a visual bunch.

You will find there is an amazing amount of info here on the site, the advanced search feature will be your best friend for awhile. Questions about every kind of mechanical condition are out there and there are some really smart guys here with years of M-series experience.

 

[wreckerman893]

Rotella.......expensive but worth it.

 

[jasonjc]

Any oil you put in a Diesel will trun black fast no matter what eng it is. It's a Diesel thing. With that being said just becasue its black does not mean it need changed, yours may. Use a oil thats for Diesel engs thats the inport thing. You can also send a sample of your oil to a lab and they will tell you if it needs changed or not.

 

[TM9]

Oil

WOW! Thanks for all of the great responses! I am really impressed with all of the knowledge on this site. Thank you all! Many of you guy's might know me as halifaxgroup on the G503, or my website, TM9 Ordnance, but this is my first M series. Man I REALLY like this truck!

 

[Flyingvan911]

I use 15W40 Rotella. Diesels turn oil black quickly.

 

[Jimma]

Most people seem to be using the Rotella or the Mobil oil. It will turn black fast but thats okay. Look at some of the info that Clinto suggested.

 

[clinto]

WOW! Thanks for all of the great responses! I am really impressed with all of the knowledge on this site. Thank you all! Many of you guy's might know me as halifaxgroup on the G503, or my website, TM9 Ordnance, but this is my first M series. Man I REALLY like this truck!

Cool, you guys have a great website.