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Delo 400

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
Steve

1997 U270 36' build 5179
Motorcade #18147
1980 CJ5

Re: Delo 400

Reply #1 –
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

Re: Delo 400

Reply #2 –
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..............
Justin & Cathy Byrd
1995 U280 "Old Faithful"
36' Build #4673
C8.3 Cummins
Allison MD3060R 6 speed - retarder
Powertech 10KW  4cyl Kubota

Re: Delo 400

Reply #3 –
Quote from: FourTravelers –
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
Steve

1997 U270 36' build 5179
Motorcade #18147
1980 CJ5

Re: Delo 400

Reply #4 –
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.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
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Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

Re: Delo 400

Reply #5 –
Quote from: wolfe10 –
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
Steve

1997 U270 36' build 5179
Motorcade #18147
1980 CJ5

Re: Delo 400

Reply #6 –
Costco had the Delo 400 CK on sale when I left home last week. Don't know the time frame of the sale.
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Re: Delo 400

Reply #7 –
Quote from: craneman –
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  ;)
Steve

1997 U270 36' build 5179
Motorcade #18147
1980 CJ5