Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Schaeffers Diesel Oil???

[MRose]

Were switching at work from Delo 400 to Scaeffers 15-40. Needless to say all I need to buy is a filter but info is scarce. I'm told its good stuff and that it's parifin based with a high detergent content, but then it was said that parifin base is bad resulting in high build up (the same as Pennzoil and Quakerstate which are Pennsilvania crude, that I was always told was superior because of a longer molecular chain. ) So which is it, go to Costco for the Delo or use the Scaeffers?

 

[bmoeller]

Never used either personally. But there are several here that have, and seem to be very happy with both. I use Rotella T, myself. IIRC, Cen-pe-co is a parrafin based oil. It is a excelent oil. Archer is another good oil.

 

[TravisG]

I can't tell you about parafin and all that other stuff. But I use Schaffers 15w-40 in 'ol Whitey. I use it because my Dad uses it and my Grandpa always used it in their tractors and and trucks. That is good enough for me. I have never got a bad oil sample back and I run it for close to 10,000 every time.