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sj, yes, you read correctly. We have two Fords, one with the double overhead cam v6 and a mustang with the double v8, and both specify 5w-20. And my wife's car starts fine all winter, as well as my truck and neon..I use it in everything to avoid having too many different types. Again, the oil is actually the weight of the low number..the polymers increase viscosity to the higher numbers. Problem is, polymers don't lubricate. I think this info was from Amsoil. In any case, the synthetic M1 is recommended and exceeds just about every standard exotic car manufacturers set...and I have a 98 neon with 150,000 miles still running fine, with relatively clean oil between changes. If it ain't broke,...........lol.


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wonder if I can run it in the diesel jeep Im driving?
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There is a Mobil Delo and a Mobil 1 Full syn. for Diesel Trucks which should be approved. I use it in my 03' Cummins and no issues, not that I would expect any.


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at wallyworld...cant find delo in a low enough viscocity...or any mobil one syn for diesel at all..
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sj, I have been running Rotella T full synthetic in our tractors, but I don't see it anymore at Wmart. The Perkins recommends Shell Rimula, but Rotella for Diesels is probably the same stuff. The C rated oils have special additives to deal with soot, other than that, there probably isn't much difference. Honestly, I don't see much difference in our tractors runnin regular or synthetic c rated oils...maybe the low rpm and torque hides the long term benefits. Gas engines pick up rpm pretty readily switching from regular oils to syn's. At least that's what I've seen.


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yeah...walmart has the rotella ...but it's 15-40..
and since mines a turbo diesel they're calling for synthetic..
I just tried some diesel castrol dino...and it seems just as well as the full syn amsoil I have been running..but Im nervous so will switch back..
and since mines a turbo diesel they're calling for synthetic..
I just tried some diesel castrol dino...and it seems just as well as the full syn amsoil I have been running..but Im nervous so will switch back..
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The 15-40 Rotella is non-Synthetic. All the Syn. I've seen is 5-40. The Rotella is great for soot but it will make your eye's water at a stop light (I don't have an EGR on the engine) not sure what the about engines with EGR's. The fume it releases is quite potent, it seems to die back the older the oil gets but never completely goes away. Correct Wally doesn't have Mobil full syn. you'll have to go to Murry's or something. I think Costco had it last time I was there.
The price is about the same at Murry's anyway, in fact they claim they will beat any one's price, so it shouldn't matter. They may not have the 0-30 needed for the sled in stock but they should be able to order it and have it within a few days. (staying somewhat on topic).
Sorry for the off topic post, but hopefully this helps the above questions.
The price is about the same at Murry's anyway, in fact they claim they will beat any one's price, so it shouldn't matter. They may not have the 0-30 needed for the sled in stock but they should be able to order it and have it within a few days. (staying somewhat on topic).
Sorry for the off topic post, but hopefully this helps the above questions.


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thanks for the info!
btw....I'm going with mobil one 5w-20 synthetic in the sled...
btw....I'm going with mobil one 5w-20 synthetic in the sled...
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Why would you run a 5w-20 in your sled? Is it cheaper?sj said:thanks for the info!
btw....I'm going with mobil one 5w-20 synthetic in the sled...


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clarify..I'm using royal purple 20 weight now....just too expensive...
thinner oil ....better economy....easier startup
thinner oil ....better economy....easier startup
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But the 20 will not protect good enough for the higher engine tempurature and the 5W ?? You can have a lower flow point with a 0W. To each his own I guess. Good luck to you, my friend!sj said:clarify..I'm using royal purple 20 weight now....just too expensive...
thinner oil ....better economy....easier startup


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WeSled2 said:But the 20 will not protect good enough for the higher engine tempurature and the 5W ?? You can have a lower flow point with a 0W. To each his own I guess. Good luck to you, my friend!sj said:clarify..I'm using royal purple 20 weight now....just too expensive...
thinner oil ....better economy....easier startup
actually the 0w is the lower flow point....nothing to do with viscocity..
the 20 weight would be a problem with dino oil...this is full synthetic racing oil...better shear strength and scuff protection than 40 weight...the days where thickness equal protection are over...this is why the auto manufacturers are running 5w-20 in many right from the factory..
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Why are you typing in bold letters? Everyone has thier own opinion and You are entitled to that. We can argue all day about who is right but it will never be resolved. I have my beliefs and you yours and I am not trying to argue , so please do not type in bold letters like you are trying to correct me. All I was asking was a simple question.sj said:WeSled2 said:But the 20 will not protect good enough for the higher engine tempurature and the 5W ?? You can have a lower flow point with a 0W. To each his own I guess. Good luck to you, my friend!sj said:clarify..I'm using royal purple 20 weight now....just too expensive...
thinner oil ....better economy....easier startup
actually the 0w is the lower flow point....nothing to do with viscocity..
the 20 weight would be a problem with dino oil...this is full synthetic racing oil...better shear strength and scuff protection than 40 weight...the days where thickness equal protection are over...this is why the auto manufacturers are running 5w-20 in many right from the factory..
Good luck to you!


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WeSled2 said:Why are you typing in bold letters? Everyone has thier own opinion and You are entitled to that. We can argue all day about who is right but it will never be resolved. I have my beliefs and you yours and I am not trying to argue , so please do not type in bold letters like you are trying to correct me. All I was asking was a simple question.sj said:WeSled2 said:But the 20 will not protect good enough for the higher engine tempurature and the 5W ?? You can have a lower flow point with a 0W. To each his own I guess. Good luck to you, my friend!sj said:clarify..I'm using royal purple 20 weight now....just too expensive...
thinner oil ....better economy....easier startup
actually the 0w is the lower flow point....nothing to do with viscocity..
the 20 weight would be a problem with dino oil...this is full synthetic racing oil...better shear strength and scuff protection than 40 weight...the days where thickness equal protection are over...this is why the auto manufacturers are running 5w-20 in many right from the factory..
Good luck to you!
why are you quoting me, then replying "good luck to you, my friend"
Seems like you had a problem with my opinion...so I explained myself...you have the right to your opinion...as do I, and I have the right to "bold" my type for ease of reading.....if you dont like it...dont read and learn..
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