Oil

[BaileyFlyer]

The dealer recommeds that I use synthetic oil in the new dodge. Does anyone have any recommendations about which oil might be better? Where I can get it and the cost? Thanks

 

[pwr2tow]

If your truck is new i would not put syntetic in until at least 10,000 miles so it has a chance to break in properly. If you never tow i would recomend even more miles before switching to synthetic. Regard, Ron

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1999, 3500, 6x6, slt, auto, 3. 54, Qd cab, ISB cummins, towing 2001 26RKSS Tahoe 5th wheel, 1999 120hp 1800 bayliner.

 

[HEMI®Dart]

Your dealer sounds like they know their stuff.

Mobil Delvac
Amsoil
Royal Purple
Red Line

Just to name a few top quality synthetics. Search the Archives under 'Oil. There will be hours of reading.

Put a few miles on your truck, like Ron said before you switch.

 

[HC]

Mobil Delvac 1 Gooood.
Mobil 1 Baaaaad.
Others named goooood too.
What I'm saying is, I'm a big fan of synthetics, but they do not all carry the proper ratings for the Cummins Diesel; many like the Mobil 1 are optimized for gassers so even though the Mobil 1 has an excellent reputation, it is not for us.

 

[BaileyFlyer]

Originally posted by HC:
Mobil Delvac 1 Gooood.
Mobil 1 Baaaaad.
Others named goooood too.
What I'm saying is, I'm a big fan of synthetics, but they do not all carry the proper ratings for the Cummins Diesel; many like the Mobil 1 are optimized for gassers so even though the Mobil 1 has an excellent reputation, it is not for us.

So where canh I find the Delvac? And how much is it?

 

[HC]

So where canh I find the Delvac? And how much is it?

I think the ballpark cost was $25 to $27 per gallon. I've seen it at a few truck stops; so if you are fuelling up you might look. Apparently some Canadian WalMarts have it, but most in U. S. do not. My best answer: Call a local oil distributorship (look under "Oil Marketers" in the Yellow pages)and have them order it if they don't already have it in stock. That's what I had to do. These guys aren't used to dealing with "one truck" retail customers, but most are pretty friendly and will help get what you need.

 

[Power Wagon]

This is really a "products" question, so I'm moving this thread over to that forum.

Thanks

Mark


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[T.Fogie]

I found the distributor for Mobil products in Billings, MT. I get a good deal from him. Much better than any truck stop. Look around. Check the phone book. Find the distributor for your area. My last order for Delvac 1 was $19. 20 gal.

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DEBEEST, 99 QC 2500, SLT, 4X4, LWB, 5 Spd, Rhino Liner, Mobil Delvac 1 5W40, Auto Trim Design Runningboards, Les Schwab Wild Country Radial APTs, ISSPRO Boost Gauge and Pyrometer

 

[GeoVeo]

Originally posted by BaileyFlyer:

So where canh I find the Delvac? And how much is it?

BaileyFlyer
I buy Delvac 1 by the case (4gal/case) from a Mobil distributer in the St. Louis, MO area for $18. 95/gal. This is the best price I've seen.

I'm able to pick it up on-site so don't have to pay any shipping. Look in your Yellow Pages for oil distributers in your area.

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'94 2500 Driftwood, Auto 4X4, 4. 10