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What Oil to Use in 94 Cat 3116

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,
Pat/Blue Angel
1995 U240 36ft
MC# 16511
Build# 4653

Re: What Oil to Use in 94 Cat 3116

Reply #1 –
If it has the CK rating it doesn't matter much.
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean

Re: What Oil to Use in 94 Cat 3116

Reply #2 –
Valvoline Blue 15-40w
Hans & Marjet
1995 U300 "Ben" (#4719)
3176B Cat,4060HD,Jake
SKP#139131
Motorcade#17579
2006 Honda Element (towed)

Re: What Oil to Use in 94 Cat 3116

Reply #3 –
Valvoline Blue is not easy to find always in KY but it's my oil of choice :)
Michael & Ginny
Frankfort, KY
1992 U240 GV Build #4116
2007 Mini Cooper

Re: What Oil to Use in 94 Cat 3116

Reply #4 –
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
Usually you can get free delivery.
Dennis Haynes
Bohemia NY
2008 Nimbus 342 SE Carlyle
Build #6475
Motorcade #19148

Re: What Oil to Use in 94 Cat 3116

Reply #5 –
Quote from: Michael Riensche –
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.
Hans & Marjet
1995 U300 "Ben" (#4719)
3176B Cat,4060HD,Jake
SKP#139131
Motorcade#17579
2006 Honda Element (towed)

Re: What Oil to Use in 94 Cat 3116

Reply #6 –
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
Pierce and Gaylie Stewart
'93 U300/36 WTBI
Detroit 6V-92TA Jake
1140 watts on the roof
SBFD (ret)

Re: What Oil to Use in 94 Cat 3116

Reply #7 –
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
Pat/Blue Angel
1995 U240 36ft
MC# 16511
Build# 4653