DuraMax's first oil change - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

Jaffer · 09-05-2002, 04:48 AM

Not wanting to open up a HUGE debate on the everyones favorite brand and type of engine oil ...
But my DuraMax diesel is near ready for her first oil change.
I'm at 1500 now and have just started to do some towing.
I'm willing to change my own oil because all the local pit stops are Pennsoil and I was wondering if I shouldn't go to Valvoline (I used to use this in my drag racer) or Mobil1 (syntetic?)
Just asking cuz this is my first diesel and I want to treat her right and I've been reading some bad things about Pennsoil lately.

Eskimo · 09-05-2002, 05:31 AM

I keep hearing Rotella T, over and over, and over... I'd stick with a diesel-specific oil... They have more detergent additives IIRC.

smurfsdad · 09-05-2002, 06:01 AM

You could use any name brand oil and everything would be fine. I always suggest Chevron Delo 400 as you can buy it just about anywhere, even non Chevron stations have it.

Tusker · 09-05-2002, 07:12 AM

Either use Rotela or Delo 400. I use synthetic tranny fluid and gear oils, but I want to change my engine oil more often. DONT use non CH4 or better rated oils. As eskimo said, you must have the diesel addatives in your oil. I use Delo 400. It is available at Costco and Walmart.

How many quarts does that Duramax take??

pumpkinhead · 09-05-2002, 07:39 AM

I've been told to only run Delo or Rotella in my PSD. I use the Delo 'cause it's easy to get (Costco)

FYRMAN · 09-05-2002, 08:33 AM

Delo

CSP · 09-05-2002, 09:05 AM

Here's another vote for either Rotella T or Delo. I run Rotella in mine and have it analyzed every third oil change with 4k between oil changes. So far no problems have shown up of any kind. I can get Delo cheap at Costco, but don't want to change brands at this point.

Keith Strong · 09-05-2002, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by smurfsdad
You could use any name brand oil and everything would be fine. I always suggest Chevron Delo 400 as you can buy it just about anywhere, even non Chevron stations have it.

Thats what I run

pcorssmit · 09-05-2002, 11:19 AM

I run Rotella, nothing wrong with Delo either, though.

Also, some people don't like the smell of Rotella for the first couple hundred miles after an oil change, so they run Delo (this may only be a Dodge thing, though).

Pete

Norm · 09-05-2002, 01:13 PM

I would stay away from synthetic for the first 20K or so until it fully breaks in. I run Delo 400 15-40 in both my jeep and truck, Rotella is good also. I used to work on a heavy equipment fleet and we used Delo everything.

mike · 09-06-2002, 03:11 PM

yep, I run delo as well, but Im also well over 20k

I dont know about the new duramax motor but I know cummins doesnt recomend synth during break in. I think they suggest holding off till about 20k?

horse_with_no_name · 09-06-2002, 08:27 PM

Delo 400 for 140,000 miles 1991.5 d350 with ctd @ 20.00 $ per oil change + filter!!!

Jaffer · 09-09-2002, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Tusker

How many quarts does that Duramax take??

10 Quarts!

That Mick · 09-09-2002, 11:12 AM

Rotella T, use no substitute.
(if you have to, Delo 400)

You can't get 400 around here, but Rotella is right up there with stupidity on the list of common substances.

DRM · 09-11-2002, 06:21 AM

My Ford tractor likes Rotella T

CSP · 09-11-2002, 06:32 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jaffer

10 Quarts!

Is that all it takes?

AlumCJ · 09-12-2002, 08:02 AM

Watch the dreaded Duratick-tick

. Mine has it if I use "cheap" oil. Rotella gives me the tick as well. I use the Delvac 1300 (I think thats what it is...walmart = 5 bucks a gallon). Also, stay away from the FRAM filter

, as it supposedly doesn't have the pressure relief system in it like the Champion Labs filter (They make most of the higher quality filters....should be around 10 bucks) A great site for Duramax stuff is www.thedieselpage.com The message board rocks for HD and Duramax related stuff.

09-05-2002, 04:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
Jaffer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Member # 2769 Location: Farmington NM Posts: 1,877	DuraMax's first oil change Not wanting to open up a HUGE debate on the everyones favorite brand and type of engine oil ... But my DuraMax diesel is near ready for her first oil change. I'm at 1500 now and have just started to do some towing. I'm willing to change my own oil because all the local pit stops are Pennsoil and I was wondering if I shouldn't go to Valvoline (I used to use this in my drag racer) or Mobil1 (syntetic?) Just asking cuz this is my first diesel and I want to treat her right and I've been reading some bad things about Pennsoil lately.

09-05-2002, 05:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
Eskimo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Member # 10429 Location: Danville, PA Posts: 4,456	I keep hearing Rotella T, over and over, and over... I'd stick with a diesel-specific oil... They have more detergent additives IIRC. __________________ Rich Q. FJ-40 Cruggy - tuned 5.3/4WS rockwells/linked/ORI's/42's

09-05-2002, 06:01 AM	#3 (permalink)
smurfsdad Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Member # 324 Location: Nevada Posts: 4,005	You could use any name brand oil and everything would be fine. I always suggest Chevron Delo 400 as you can buy it just about anywhere, even non Chevron stations have it. __________________ Family, Friends, riders and racers, its who we are.

09-05-2002, 07:12 AM	#4 (permalink)
Tusker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Member # 2752 Location: Fairfield, CA Posts: 2,043	Either use Rotela or Delo 400. I use synthetic tranny fluid and gear oils, but I want to change my engine oil more often. DONT use non CH4 or better rated oils. As eskimo said, you must have the diesel addatives in your oil. I use Delo 400. It is available at Costco and Walmart. How many quarts does that Duramax take?? __________________ 86 Samurai w/gun rack, 92" WB, VW 1.9 TD, Toyota 5-speed and dual cases with 4.7 gearset, Toyota axles with Longfields, 5.29's, ARB's f&r, YJ's, 35's, FJ-60 power steering, high steer, ............. <>< <>< <>< Hey, if this rig is for wheelin', what are all these animal parts doin' in here?

09-05-2002, 07:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
pumpkinhead Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Member # 10049 Location: Yucaipa, CA Posts: 127	I've been told to only run Delo or Rotella in my PSD. I use the Delo 'cause it's easy to get (Costco) __________________ Jimbo Last edited by pumpkinhead; 09-05-2002 at 10:50 AM.

09-05-2002, 08:33 AM	#6 (permalink)
FYRMAN Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Member # 4358 Location: otHELLo, Washington Posts: 3,700	Delo __________________ [COLOR="Red"]Central Washington Muff Dive and Rescue Team[/COLOR]

09-05-2002, 09:05 AM	#7 (permalink)
CSP Registered User Join Date: Aug 2000 Member # 1533 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 2,779	Here's another vote for either Rotella T or Delo. I run Rotella in mine and have it analyzed every third oil change with 4k between oil changes. So far no problems have shown up of any kind. I can get Delo cheap at Costco, but don't want to change brands at this point.

09-05-2002, 11:19 AM	#9 (permalink)
pcorssmit Rock God Join Date: May 2001 Member # 4406 Location: Denver Posts: 2,335	I run Rotella, nothing wrong with Delo either, though. Also, some people don't like the smell of Rotella for the first couple hundred miles after an oil change, so they run Delo (this may only be a Dodge thing, though). Pete __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways , beer in hand, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming "WOW, what a ride."

09-05-2002, 01:13 PM	#10 (permalink)
Norm Poor White Trash Join Date: Apr 2001 Member # 4387 Location: Kalispell, MT Posts: 1,872	I would stay away from synthetic for the first 20K or so until it fully breaks in. I run Delo 400 15-40 in both my jeep and truck, Rotella is good also. I used to work on a heavy equipment fleet and we used Delo everything. Last edited by Norm; 09-06-2002 at 10:04 AM.

09-06-2002, 03:11 PM	#11 (permalink)
mike Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 144 Location: Northern Mexico... er.. AriDzona Posts: 6,867	yep, I run delo as well, but Im also well over 20k I dont know about the new duramax motor but I know cummins doesnt recomend synth during break in. I think they suggest holding off till about 20k? __________________ That's because you're a pinko fascist. - Haole I know what antidisestablishmentarianist means

09-06-2002, 08:27 PM	#12 (permalink)
horse_with_no_name Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Member # 11760 Location: aguanga Posts: 294	Delo 400 for 140,000 miles 1991.5 d350 with ctd @ 20.00 $ per oil change + filter!!! __________________ 87 zuk

09-09-2002, 11:12 AM	#14 (permalink)
That Mick Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Member # 7430 Location: Wright WY Posts: 1,052	Rotella T, use no substitute. (if you have to, Delo 400) You can't get 400 around here, but Rotella is right up there with stupidity on the list of common substances. __________________ "Man, your playlist has Merl Haggard and Megadeth- You're like the Hillbilly From Hell!!"

09-11-2002, 06:21 AM	#15 (permalink)
DRM Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 8 Location: Spring Hill, TN Posts: 34,958 Blog Entries: 1	My Ford tractor likes Rotella T __________________ >David > 4x4Spot.com >It only hurts the first* time you agree with me...* >"A little nonsense now and then is cherished by the wisest men."

09-12-2002, 08:02 AM	#17 (permalink)
AlumCJ Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Member # 13688 Location: Fenton, MI Posts: 928	Watch the dreaded Duratick-tick . Mine has it if I use "cheap" oil. Rotella gives me the tick as well. I use the Delvac 1300 (I think thats what it is...walmart = 5 bucks a gallon). Also, stay away from the FRAM filter , as it supposedly doesn't have the pressure relief system in it like the Champion Labs filter (They make most of the higher quality filters....should be around 10 bucks) A great site for Duramax stuff is www.thedieselpage.com The message board rocks for HD and Duramax related stuff. __________________ PAC Racing Springs-Warn-BeCool-Lucas Oil-FK Rod Ends [url]http://savethehammers.org/sth/[/url]

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