Oil Type Opinion

[Bozor1000]

I live in California and I was wondering what kind of oil would be good to use out here. All opinion's are welcomed. I am undecided between a 15W40, 15W30, or SAE 30. Also, what brand is the best for these engines. Thanks guys, Steve

 

[Crash_AF]

15W40 for sure... I use Shell Rotella for everything, but the Chevron Delo is good stuff too

Later,
Joe

 

[BKubu]

I tend to use 15W40 Rotella, too, but I've also used Valvoline and Mobil Delvac. My suggestion...use whatever name brand oil you can find on sale. I used to buy Valvoline in 5 gallon pails because it was the cheapest. I've been using Rotella because CostCo carries it now. Before that, they carried Delvac and I used that.

 

[CCATLETT1984]

Yup 15w40 rotella in all my MV's

 

[oifvet]

 

[AJMBLAZER]

Shell 15w40 Rotella T. Around here Walmart has the best prices on it.

 

[Bozor1000]

I will check Wal Mart on that oil. I live pretty close to one.

 

[rod]

Another vote for Shell Rotella. I get it at Wallyworld also.

 

[AJMBLAZER]

What filter are you using?

 

[1956_4x4]

15w40 Rotella with Wix filters.

Smitty

 

[CCATLETT1984]

I use either wix or purolator filters.

 

[AJMBLAZER]

NAPA Gold = Wix.

 

[ygmir]

I use Rotella 15-40, in fact, just bought 80 gallons from Sam's club......

Henry

 

[AJMBLAZER]

Yowza! I feel like I have extra since I have 14 quarts under the bench at home!


(Of course that's over a years' worth to me.)

 

[oifvet]

I use Rotella 15-40, in fact, just bought 80 gallons from Sam's club......
Henry

Is "Sams'" price better than "Wally's?"

 

[ygmir]

I didn't check "Wally's", but, in a 55 gallon drum, it's 2.12/qt.
That seems good, and, I'm sure it'll be going up, like all petro products, so, I just bought a several year supply......

Henry

 

[EO2NMCB]

Another vote for rotella 15w-40, my last Cat had 1.2 million miles with out a rebuild!