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engine oil

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
Jimmy and Sherry an our little man a 12 year old Dachshund
1989 U280 Grandvilla, Oshkosh Chassis
Cat 3208T, 7.5 Onan Generator
2007 Minicoupe all wheels down

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Reply #1 –
Yes, Shell Rotella T 15-40 is a good and common choice.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
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Reply #2 –
Brett, isn't the Shell Rotella 15W-40 in the silver jug almost half synthetic--and a better choice/buy?
Nitehawk,  Demolition Lady, & our NEW master, Zippy the speeding BB cat.
1989 Grand Villa 36' ORED
Oshkosh chassis, 8.2 DD V8
2006 Saturn Vue AWD

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Reply #3 –
Hello Thanks for the info .drive safe.
Jimmy and Sherry an our little man a 12 year old Dachshund
1989 U280 Grandvilla, Oshkosh Chassis
Cat 3208T, 7.5 Onan Generator
2007 Minicoupe all wheels down

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Reply #4 –
I have approx 200k and I used the silver last round .. is full synthetic ok or half and half better?

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Reply #5 –
No reason to use full synthetic at our normal annual changes unless commonly in extreme heat or cold.
Regards,
Brett

'99 42' Foretravel Xtreme
'14 Brown Motorsports Stacker
'05 Chevy SSR
'02 BMW R1150R

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Reply #6 –
Same engine, have been running  15-40 Amsoil with it.
Pedal to the metal

Sold 1990 U280 36' Build 3630

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Reply #7 –
Quote from: amos.harrison –
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.
 

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Reply #8 –
Quote from: amos.harrison –
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.
1998 U270 34'