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Title: Delo 400
Post by: Super8mm on November 14, 2018, 12:40:30 am
I am going to hate this but I have tried searching and I am more confused now that when I started.

I need to add some oil to my  97' 8.3 engine, is the Delo 15-40 still the correct oil?

I see from the PO that he used Delco 15-40 in his first oil change but all the others he just says oil and filter change.

I know the makeup of diesel has changed since 1997 with the sulfur content  :o
Title: Re: Delo 400
Post by: erniee on November 14, 2018, 06:52:56 am
If you have a 6v92 or 8v92 Detroit, they require Delo 100 40 weight- no blend
I had 2 of those engines and they are 2 stroke
If you have series 60- blend is ok
Title: Re: Delo 400
Post by: FourTravelers on November 14, 2018, 07:19:02 am
I use the Delo 400 15w-40, years ago it was the 10w-30. As long as you use the Delo 400 with the API rating of CK or CJ it should supersede the earlier ratings. The last I purchased was the 15w-40 CK.

Maybe Brett W. will chime in with some clarification..............
Title: Re: Delo 400
Post by: Super8mm on November 14, 2018, 07:55:34 am
I use the Delo 400 15w-40, years ago it was the 10w-30. As long as you use the Delo 400 with the API rating of CK or CJ it should supersede the earlier ratings. The last I purchased was the 15w-40 CK.

Maybe Brett W. will chime in with some clarification..............

Thanks, I need to get it this morning when I take a load out to the coach
Title: Re: Delo 400
Post by: wolfe10 on November 14, 2018, 09:02:12 am
Delo 400 15-40 is a fine choice for your Cummins C engine.

So is Shell Rotella T 15-40.

Both are well-proven and available at all Walmarts, truck stops, etc.
Title: Re: Delo 400
Post by: Super8mm on November 14, 2018, 09:06:04 am
Delo 400 15-40 is a fine choice for your Cummins C engine.

So is Shell Rotella T 15-40.

Both are well-proven and available at all Walmarts, truck stops, etc.
Thanks Brett, as soon as I finish laundry I will go get some and head to the coach with a load of stuff.  ^.^d
Title: Re: Delo 400
Post by: craneman on November 14, 2018, 10:10:18 am
Costco had the Delo 400 CK on sale when I left home last week. Don't know the time frame of the sale.
Title: Re: Delo 400
Post by: Super8mm on November 14, 2018, 10:17:41 am
Costco had the Delo 400 CK on sale when I left home last week. Don't know the time frame of the sale.
Thanks I will look it up  ;)