Synthectic Oil

[krminyl@...]

I've heard from many, including Detroit Diesel, that the oil of choice in
the 2-stroke 8V92 is dino oil, 40 wt only, formulated for the two strokes.

I've been using Detroit Diesel's brand two stroke oil for the past 4+ yrs.
The only other oil I've heard is OK to use is Chevron Delo 100, 40wt. The
Delo 400 40 wt is apparently a no-no.

I'd call a reputable Detroit Repair Facility and ask them their suggestion
for synthetic (if any) for the DD 8V92. My service manual says to use API
Certified CD-II, Sulfated Ash less than 1.0%, 40 WT. It briefly mentions
synthetics, and basically says it must meet the specs as their recommended
fossil
oil.

Check our archives...there have been some really informative discussions and
recommendations about engine oils...make sure when you read them, that you
concern yourself with the Detroits, not the CATs...

The oil issue continues.......


Kevin McKeown
Yorba Linda, CA
1986 38' PT
8V92


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