oil type for 8v 92

[Rob Robinson]

Ok I thought you were referring to my post. Here is the info I got from DD.
It is spec 7SE270 0703 date 2007

2.2 TWO-STROKE CYCLE ENGINES

The lubricating oil requirements for On-Highway applications of Series 53,
Series 71, and Series 92 two-stroke engines are outlined in this section.

SAE Viscosity Grade 40


On 08/10/2007, mbulriss <mbulriss@...> wrote:
>
> Rob,
>
> My comment was in response to the post that said:
> > > Detroits use 40wt only!
> > > Other Diesels are fine with 15-40 DIESEL RATED such as Rotella or
> Delo.
>
> My point is not ALL Detroits should use 40wt only (only 2 cycles).
> And according to Detroit, SOME should use 15-40 (the four cycles).
>
> Mike Bulriss
> 1991 WB40 "Texas Minivan"
> San Antonio, TX
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com,
> "Rob Robinson"
> wrote:
> >
> > 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
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Rob, Sue & Merlin Robinson
> > 94 WLWB
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
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Rob, Sue & Merlin Robinson
94 WLWB


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