Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Engine oil shortages?

[Scotty B]

I am having a hard time finding 10w/30 Delo or Rotella engine oil in the Denver Colorado area. Anyone else seeing a shortage? Also, what would be a suitable viscosity replacement?

Thanks

 

[BigPapa]

It’s all over the country. I tried to order an employee some Motorcraft diesel oil Monday and the distributor said he didn’t have any, it had been on back order since December with no ETA.

 

[Turbo Terry]

I just bought four gallons Delvac from a distributor Expand your search to the suppliers in your area not Napa Walmart etc. they have no oil I found out myself or call Amsoil maybe

 

[jetmechabq]

Rotella T6 has been short in Albuquerque for 3 months now. i have been finding it at Home Depot and Lowes of all places

 

[Timd32]

Should be warm enough for 15w-40, guessing the 10w-30 is for the colder areas. I ran conventional 15w-40 in my 96.

I saw some 5 gal on line of the Mobil 15w-40, but only if you select qty 1.

Exact Fitfor your1996 Dodge Ram 2500
Mobil Delvac 1300 Super 15W-40 1Q; Helps extend diesel engine life for the most severe on- and off-highway applications; 10.4 QT Capacity; Recommended viscosity: 15W-40 Above 10 C; 11 Req.

Mobil Delvac
1300 Super 15W-40 Conventional Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Oil, 5 Gallon

Advance Auto Parts - 1089
2121 E Colfax Ave
Denver, CO - 80206
(303) 320-0844

Good luck on the search.

 

[AH64ID]

Seeing as this is in the 1st Gen section I don’t think you want to run a 10/30.

15w-40 seems to be in stock everywhere I’ve looked.

 

[NIsaacs]

Seeing as this is in the 1st Gen section I don’t think you want to run a 10/30.

15w-40 seems to be in stock everywhere I’ve looked.

Actually 2nd gen, but yes, same answer

 

[GAmes]

I suggest you send a sample of your oil in for analysis. If it comes back within spec replace the filter and keep drivinng. I had my last sample done at 32,719 miles. I plan on the next sample at 45,000. My filter of choice is a Fleetguard LF9028 but I think Donaldson makes a comparable filter.

 

[AH64ID]

Actually 2nd gen, but yes, same answer

More coffee

 

[bcbender]

Not just oil in short supply... everything is. I ordered a grapple for my JD yesterday and they are saying 5 months. Also JD third function hydraulic kit is backorderd with no ETA.... Lumber is higher than it ever has been... Just ridiculous, I am postponing my addition again due to record material costs.

 

[Regcabguy]

The shop I use has a contract with a Chevron distributor in San Diego. He normally gets drums. Nada. He's asking customers to bring their own in if they can get it. What a difference 18 months made.

 

[Cummins12V98]

Seeing as this is in the 1st Gen section I don’t think you want to run a 10/30.

15w-40 seems to be in stock everywhere I’ve looked.

2nd gen 12 valve 94-98 section.

 

[BigPapa]

Nick already pointed that out and John responded….

Actually 2nd gen, but yes, same answer

More coffee

 

[Scotty B]

Thanks for all the input. Update. Found a large NAPA warehouse in E. Denver that received a shipment of Rotella yesterday that was on back order since December. They were already almost out! I will also be starting my oil analysis with this first oil change. I have several updates to report on this truck, but will post in a different thread. BTW it took 4 months to get a Steed Speed manifold!