40 weight oil

[Tom Warner]

Detroit diesel is very clear on not using synthetic oils in their 2
cycle diesels. It causes problems.

tom warner
1985 PT 40

At 05:42 PM 11/16/2006, you wrote:

>--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Leroy Eckert"
>wrote:
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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
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> > 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!!
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> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: chapelhill2901
> > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Thursday, November 16, 2006 7:14 AM
> > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] 40 weight oil
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> >
> > 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
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> > 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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