Originally Posted By: Bulletbling
Would anyone recommend using diesel oil? I've just started the Rotella 5w40.
It would be fine to use, but the benefit is debatable. There is nothing wrong with the detergency of an HDEO, despite calcium and magnesium numbers. That's a red herring that's been bandied about for a very long time.
I don't like using synthetic in a vehicle that consumes a lot of oil, due to cost. Of course, if the brand and viscosity you select don't happen to burn oil, that point is moot. On the other hand, if I had an oil burner and it was summer, I'd be grabbing a pail of 15w-40, which would be both cost effective and handy.
Would anyone recommend using diesel oil? I've just started the Rotella 5w40.
It would be fine to use, but the benefit is debatable. There is nothing wrong with the detergency of an HDEO, despite calcium and magnesium numbers. That's a red herring that's been bandied about for a very long time.
I don't like using synthetic in a vehicle that consumes a lot of oil, due to cost. Of course, if the brand and viscosity you select don't happen to burn oil, that point is moot. On the other hand, if I had an oil burner and it was summer, I'd be grabbing a pail of 15w-40, which would be both cost effective and handy.