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Re: Synthetic oils for 6V92TA

Reply #20 –
Changing to synthetic oil will be a last resort when I can't get Delo 100 anymore. For now I'm gonna order Delo 100 from O'Reilly and see if it comes in. I just wanted to have a plan B if you know what I mean.

Re: Synthetic oils for 6V92TA

Reply #21 –
When you pick your order from O'reilly be sure it's Delo 100. Last year I got home with three cases of Delo 400 before I noticed the mistake.. That's why, I  always give them the part number now.

Re: Synthetic oils for 6V92TA

Reply #22 –
Yes, the 100K is for commercial use where lots of miles are seen in a fairly short time. Additives for combating rust and acids lose their effectiveness when in storage part of the year and then in limited use. That's why I change at 10K.

Price was less than thirteen dollars just a month ago for a gallon. Try the Chevron distributor. Even in our small town, they get it in a couple of days.

Delo 100 is not the only low ash in town.

Pierce




Re: Synthetic oils for 6V92TA

Reply #23 –
I agree with Pierce that in typical RV use, time out weighs miles for oil change intervals.

I was shocked when I saw Orielly's price on line tonight. I'm not there now but the local Detroit shop in OKC also had Delo 100 at a very good price last year so you might want to check the local Detroit shop before paying $ 18 per gallon.

Re: Synthetic oils for 6V92TA

Reply #24 –
I'm not a typical RV owner. I'm full time in my coach and I drive it every few days. It's never been stored since I've owned it. I'll let Detroit Diesel and the laboratory decide whether or not I change the oil at the time I change the filter. That's my perception of "reality", what the manufacturer and the laboratory tell me to do. If you have a four stroke diesel and you seldom drive it your oil change interval should be much more frequent.
 

Re: Synthetic oils for 6V92TA

Reply #25 –
Quote from: RRadio –
I'm not a typical RV owner. I'm full time in my coach and I drive it every few days. It's never been stored since I've owned it. I'll let Detroit Diesel and the laboratory decide whether or not I change the oil at the time I change the filter. That's my perception of "reality", what the manufacturer and the laboratory tell me to do. If you have a four stroke diesel and you seldom drive it your oil change interval should be much more frequent.

Here's what Section 3 of a Detroit Diesel Truck Engine Manual (covering the two-stroke engines including the turbocharged 6V92) states:

"For highway trucks and buses, used for inter-city operation, the oil change interval is 100,000 miles. The drain interval may be extended beyond this point if supported by the results obtained from used lube oil analysis; it is recommended that you consult with your lube oil supplier in establishing any drain interval exceeding 100,000 miles."

"For city transit coaches and pick-up and delivery service, the oil change interval is 12,500 miles. The oil drain interval may be extended beyond 12,500 miles if supported by used oil analyses."

Your operation more closely resembles the "city transit" or "pick-up and delivery service" than it does the "highway trucks and buses, used for inter-city operation" operation and so the 100,000 mile oil change interval would not be appropriate.