40 weight oil

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Computers use synthetic oil????? Gollie!
I did not know that!!!Guess I better get some.
Bob Janes

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "b_auzzie" <b-edmonds1@...>
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> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Leroy Eckert"

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> > I'm also changing oil tomorrow. I've been using 15-40 Rotello.
Please
> advise.
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> > Leroy Eckert
> > 1990 WB-40 "Smoke N Mirrors"
> > Niceville, FL
> > 8V92
> >
> > G/Day All
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> The reason engine manufacturers recomend 40wt oil is because they
have
> been recomending it for years , it has not given any problems , but
come
> on you guys technology has moved ahead somewhat since Rotella was
> invented, Synthetic is the latest technology it is a proven
product ,
> ask any motor sport organisation if they still use mineral oil in
race
> car engines . Interstate truckers have been using it here for about
12
> years because they can extend change intervals it is far more
protective
> and they believe they get better mileage and engine protection. you
have
> a computer get some synthetic oil!!
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: chapelhill2901
> > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Thursday, November 16, 2006 7:14 AM
> > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] 40 weight oil
> >
> >
> > i am going to change the oil, and my owners manual tells me to use
> > 10w40 weight. as seen below im being advised to use straight 40.
what
> > weight should i use? 40 grade Cx-II oil?
> >
> > thanks, robert
> > 85 pt40 6v92
> >
> > Detroits have no glow plugs and "off the shelf" no starting
assist.
> > They are ENTIRELY dependant on engine compression to start. They
> > also require (not recommend, REQUIRE) straight weight strength
> required
> > by the injector followers - you WILL destroy cams
> > if you run a 15W40 in them,
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