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09-12-2009, 03:42 PM
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Help: Motor Oil Question
I know from the manual that 5w-40 fully synthetic is required. After scouring all the auto stores in this small SD town, none of the suggested brands are available. On a good note, I was able to get the K&N HP oil filter.
AutoZone was the only place carrying the 5W-40 oil & there was only 1 option. Mobile 1 5W-40 Fully Synthetic. What gets me is that it says "For Hard-Working Diesel Trucks" & just below the 5W-40 it says "Recommended for 15W-40 application." I know, sounds dumb but I'd rather ask a stupid question now than post a future message about how I destroyed my new baby.  |
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09-12-2009, 03:45 PM
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09-12-2009, 04:00 PM
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5-40W Diesel has extra additives that are good for your engine even if it is not a diesel
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09-12-2009, 04:24 PM
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That Mobil1 5W-40 is what our local dealer uses.
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09-12-2009, 05:00 PM
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And it is what I use. I order it in batches online (usually 15-18 quarts per order). However, my local Kragen and AutoZone auto parts stores recently started carrying it.
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09-12-2009, 06:32 PM
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 . BOOOOO Wallyworld. (5Q was $18 cheaper than at Advance Auto).My local distributor for the Havoline 5W-40 still has cases in stock FWIW.
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09-12-2009, 10:11 PM
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09-12-2009, 10:38 PM
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