oil type for 8v 92

[Rob Robinson]

My comment was in reference to Mr Rahn email with a signature of 88PT 40. I
do believe all 88PT 40 require straight 40wt oil.

On 08/10/2007, mbulriss <mbulriss@...> wrote:
>
> Ummmm, oil..... always a controversial topic.
>
> Just so we don't sow incorrect information for new users, I believe
> what you meant to say was that Detroit Two-Stroke Diesels (series 53,
> 71, 92, 149) are recommended by DD official publications to use
> monograde (40 or 50 weight) oils above freezing temps.
>
> Four Stroke Detroits are not recommended to use monograde oils per the
> Detroit Diesel publication on ENGINE REQUIREMENTS — LUBRICATING OIL,
> FUEL AND FILTERS:
>
> 2.1.5 MONOGRADE OILS
> Monograde oils, irrespective of API service category, should not be
> used in on-road applications in any DDC 4-stroke engines or in
> off-road applications in Series 40E, 50, 60, MBE 900 and
> MBE 4000 engines.
>
> At least that's they way I read their literature.
>
> Mike Bulriss
> 1991 WB40 "Texas Minivan"
> San Antonio, TX - using Amsoil 15w-40 Heavy Duty Synthetic Diesel and
> Marine Oil and not using any or slinging any
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com,
> PM7088@... wrote:
> >
> > Detroits use 40wt only!
> > Other Diesels are fine with 15-40 DIESEL RATED such as Rotella or Delo.
> >
> > YMMV, check with manufactor's site.
> >
> > Pete
> >
> >
> > -------------- Original message --------------
> > From: "Robert & Teri Rahn"
> > It has been a couple years since I have changed the oil in our bus
> > since we havnt been using it much. I forgot what type and how much oil
> > to buy. Seems like it was 8 gallons of chevron delo. Wal mart has a
> > cheap fully synthetic oil, it is 12 dollars a gallon, does it make
> > sense to use this or is it not suitable for diesels? They have 10 30
> > and 5 30 I think. Thanks
> >
> > Robert Rahn
> > Kalispell, Mt.
> > 88 pt 40
> >
> >
> >
> >
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> >
>
>
>



--
Rob, Sue & Merlin Robinson
94 WLWB


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