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Title: engine oil
Post by: jimmyhenline on April 18, 2017, 04:54:11 pm
I have a Cat 3208 T  none electronic    has  around 6000 miles on it  what kind of oil are yall using and how many miles or months do you change the oil, I had 18 wheelers for 10 years ran rotella T  had great milage out of it        thanks
Title: Re: engine oil
Post by: wolfe10 on April 18, 2017, 05:26:50 pm
Yes, Shell Rotella T 15-40 is a good and common choice.
Title: Re: engine oil
Post by: nitehawk on April 18, 2017, 05:31:52 pm
Brett, isn't the Shell Rotella 15W-40 in the silver jug almost half synthetic--and a better choice/buy?
Title: Re: engine oil
Post by: jimmyhenline on April 18, 2017, 09:45:38 pm
Hello Thanks for the info .drive safe.
Title: Re: engine oil
Post by: DavidS on April 18, 2017, 11:15:09 pm
I have approx 200k and I used the silver last round .. is full synthetic ok or half and half better?
Title: Re: engine oil
Post by: amos.harrison on April 19, 2017, 07:51:35 am
No reason to use full synthetic at our normal annual changes unless commonly in extreme heat or cold.
Title: Re: engine oil
Post by: cuure on April 19, 2017, 08:19:43 am
Same engine, have been running  15-40 Amsoil with it.
Title: Re: engine oil
Post by: DavidS on April 19, 2017, 10:14:31 am
No reason to use full synthetic at our normal annual changes unless commonly in extreme heat or cold.

What is considered extreme heat? Las Vegas gets into 120 degree days.. I would consider that extreme.
Title: Re: engine oil
Post by: krush on April 19, 2017, 08:35:45 pm
No reason to use full synthetic at our normal annual changes unless commonly in extreme heat or cold.

Synthetic has been proven to significantly reduce wear and have better lubricating and cleaning properties. Why not use it? One can also run it longer.