I have only used Chevron Delo 400 upon Brett's recommendation but it can be hard to get. So I was wondering if I went to shell rotella my engine would know the difference. Shell is more readily available and has more sales also.
That's odd, out west, Delo for us types is available everywhere. ???
Before I retired I managed fleet vehicles. Lubricants were purchased by bid every so many years. Over the years we used Quaker State, Kendall, Shell and Penzoil products. Always spec'd the suppliers best API grade and SAE 15W40. We could usually expect around 1 million miles before in frame overhaul on our HD diesel engines which were mostly DD 60 series and Cummins M11 and ISM. We followed the engine manufacturers oil change requirements at a minimum.
I have looked at the internal parts of hundreds of engines and 99% looked like they were new. The other 1% almost always had an incident where there was an engine coolant over temp event.
I use Chevron Delo but would be happy with Rotella.
Steve
FWIW,
I have a 2002 7.3 diesel ford truck with 285K miles (bought new). It runs great, great compression (don't need glow plugs to start except near or below freezing). I have always used Rotella and do not have an issue with it. I think it is great. Best of Travels.
I order Delo on Amazon Prime.
Jeff & Sandy, What do you mean that you buy Delo from Amazon? We just purchased from Walmart for $12.57/gal and only see about $20/gal prices on Amazon, even with 5-gal bucket pricing. BTW, we sometimes see Costco/Sam's Club 3-gal package on sale too.
My local walmart has( 5) gallon jugs not enough for a oil change. Farm and Fleet has case piled on top of each other 5' high of Shell Rotella. That is why I want to switch but do not want a problem.
There off, and running. Now for the popcorn oil ^.^d
I use Delo or Rotella which ever I come across for the best price. As long as the oil meets or exciedes the engine specs,the motor doesn't know the difference. There also folks that run the synthetic and stretch drain intervals guide a bit.
The U295 that I bought about 18 months ago showed a history of using just about every brand of HD diesel oil available in random order. I put in Rotella as soon as I bought it, ran about 5000 miles and had an oil analysis. That analysis seems to indicate that the variety of oil brands didn't hurt the little Cat any.
The main thing is GOOD oil, much of it comes from one refinery in an area.
I have always thought the filter was as important if not more important than
the brand of oil. The cheapest thing a person can buy is the best oil and air filter
available. Also pay special attention to your air filter. A dirty filter can cause
more damage to an engine than about anything. As Steve said above the trucking
companies use different brands of oil in trucks, but the main thing is that they
were getting over a million miles out of the same engines we have in our motor
homes. The most important thing he mentioned was overheating an engine, that
one thing has shortened or ended an engine's life more than any other cause other
than dirt entering through the air intake system.
Carter-
I once walked into an auto parts store that had a pile of familiar blue Delo gallon jugs by the door and purchased one. I was in need of a single gallon to change generator. Just as I was trashing the empty gallon, noticed it was NOT 10w40. I was surprised as I always thought Delo only came in 10w40 because I never saw a choice in stores. From that I learned that while 10w40 must be the most popular weight for Delo, they do make other weight oils. Now I double check.
Jeff I dont see DELO 100 40 wt at Amazon?
I do see DELO 400 40wt
If you bought the DELO 400 You are aware it l's not whats recommended for 2 stroke Detroits?
Delo 100 has the low ash specs.
Tejas Coach Works Factory DDC Oil Information Data Page (http://www.tejascoach.com/ddcoil.html)
Yes the 400 has been modified, BUT the Ash Rate is over the limit of Detroit Diesel® specifications (1.41% to 1.50%) and As of this date does not give the staying qualities of the Delo® 100!!!
I've used the Delo 400 in diesel tractors for years and years with good results. Also use Shell Rotella if better priced and available. A few years back I started using the Valvoline Pro Blue in my Dodge pickup with the 5.9.
I have switched back and forth using these three brands through the years without any issues.
No problem switching and I would make the switch and just stay with it afterwards if it is the easiest to find.
After 47 years running over the road diesels we have used both Shell Rotella and Delo 1300 and have never had engine failure due to lack of lubrication. I'm confident with either product in my pan.
Just order the Delo 100 #40 (for 2 strokes) from O'Reilly's or the Chevron bulk plant. Zero freight charge. Easy and cheap. Shell Rotella is still on the border for 2 cycles for ash content.
Pierce
I just ordered a case (3 gal) of Delo 100-40wt at O'reiley's back in December for $19.99/gal. They had Delo 400 15w-40 on the shelf and I had to show them on their computer that Delo 100-40-1 was straight 40 wt and recommended for Detroit 2 cycles.
They didn't normally keep it on the shelf, but they had it for me the next day!
Jerry