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Title: What Oil to Use in 94 Cat 3116
Post by: pthurman48 on December 20, 2024, 06:12:55 pm
I have always used Delo400 oil in every thing in my 95 U240 Cat3116, Onan 6.5k Generator, Cooling fans, Power steering.  Now harder to get Delo400, What is the difference
  Chevron Delo 400 XLE SAE Synblend

  Chevron Delo 400 XLE SAE 15W-40

What would you choose?


Pat,
Title: Re: What Oil to Use in 94 Cat 3116
Post by: craneman on December 20, 2024, 06:14:45 pm
If it has the CK rating it doesn't matter much.
Title: Re: What Oil to Use in 94 Cat 3116
Post by: Hans&Marjet on December 20, 2024, 08:53:16 pm
Valvoline Blue 15-40w
Title: Re: What Oil to Use in 94 Cat 3116
Post by: Michael Riensche on December 21, 2024, 07:10:26 am
Valvoline Blue is not easy to find always in KY but it's my oil of choice :)
Title: Re: What Oil to Use in 94 Cat 3116
Post by: Dennis H on December 21, 2024, 09:36:40 am
I am an extreme Mobil 1 Delvac fan. For what these engine cost full synthetic. There are a few versions of this oil If you use in winter consider the 5w-40 for the better cold flow and easier cold starting slight fuel economy advantage. There is now an "extreme" version which is a 15w-40. Supposedly better protection.  I also use the 5w-in the generators. I would also go for the Caterpillar "high efficiency" oil filter. There are a lot of choices but that is my favorite.

Walmart carries both at very reasonable pricing.
delvac 1 - Walmart.com (https://www.walmart.com/search?q=delvac+1)
Usually you can get free delivery.
Title: Re: What Oil to Use in 94 Cat 3116
Post by: Hans&Marjet on December 21, 2024, 09:01:12 pm
Valvoline Blue is not easy to find always in KY but it's my oil of choice :)
Tractor Supply here in SC has maybe 2-3 gallons at a time, whenever  there I pick up a few for future use, great price also.
Title: Re: What Oil to Use in 94 Cat 3116
Post by: Pierce & Gaylie Stewart on December 21, 2024, 10:01:25 pm
Go online at Tractor Supply and order it from them. They do have good prices and ship items in quickly. I've even ordered a single quart of synthetic chainsaw engine oil.

Pierce
Title: Re: What Oil to Use in 94 Cat 3116
Post by: pthurman48 on December 23, 2024, 11:40:37 am
I  have bought my delo400 at Sam's for years at $37.?? for three(3) gals. per box.  Sure can't do that now!  Sam's does have Shell Rotella T5 15W-40 Synthetic Blend Heavy-Duty Diesel Engine Oil, 3-pack/1 gallon bottles for $62.98.  My Cat 3116 takes 21 qts.  I would also like to keep all the oil needs of the MH the same, that is the way I got it.

Pat