oil type for 8v 92

[PM7088@...]

Thank-you for the correction! Yes, old fellow that I am, I think of a "Detroit"
as a two stoke, happy to run in reverse and make a fool of itself! I saw one
die that way....

Pete



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From: "mbulriss" <mbulriss@...>
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:
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> 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
>
>
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> 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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