Ray70
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Looks like several guys beat me to the punch, but as I was reading my response was going to be Buy whatever is on sale! I've used them all. Rotella, Delco, Delvac, Tractor Supply's "Traveler" line, ( just got 2 gl. of Traveler for $17 on special ! ) even the Wally world's Super Tec. oil. ( supposedly made by mobil ) As long as you use 15/40 diesel you're good.
I would hold off on the synthetic until after 100 hrs. but that's just my opinion.
Now... You guys ( starting with RustyStud ) also have the flat tappet and Zinc comments spot on. Every machine I've gotten with under 100 hrs has always gotten a little bottle of ZDDP Maxx which I get in a 12pk. deal on FleaBay. Engine builders all recommend break in oil like John Deere ( which has added zinc ) to help break in the cam and lifters. I found it cheaper to just buy the additive and throw it into conventional oil.
Oriley's and other auto parts stores also carry larger bottles of Lucas Zinc additive, but it is much more expensive than ZDDP Maxx is on-line and you only need to use it for 1 oil change.
I would hold off on the synthetic until after 100 hrs. but that's just my opinion.
Now... You guys ( starting with RustyStud ) also have the flat tappet and Zinc comments spot on. Every machine I've gotten with under 100 hrs has always gotten a little bottle of ZDDP Maxx which I get in a 12pk. deal on FleaBay. Engine builders all recommend break in oil like John Deere ( which has added zinc ) to help break in the cam and lifters. I found it cheaper to just buy the additive and throw it into conventional oil.
Oriley's and other auto parts stores also carry larger bottles of Lucas Zinc additive, but it is much more expensive than ZDDP Maxx is on-line and you only need to use it for 1 oil change.