I've been recently been looking to buy a semi truck to run Team with my brother, but it appears my brother wants to drive local before he retires in a few years. So I'm buying a truck and running solo. The engine I'm planning on buying a remanufactured 1998 pre-egr motor and running Regionally, no California, N.J., etc.
For years, all I've ran is either Delo 400 or Mobil Delvac 1300 15w40, but I see there are other options in syn-blends, full synthetic, 10w30, 5w40, etc.
I'm not in the position to buy bulk in 55 gallon drums, I have a local Diesel Shop that will do my pm's when I'm in town, but should the need arise I may need to have a pm done on the road. Therefore, I'd like to stick to the 3 major brands, Rotella. Delvac, or Delo as all 3 are readily available.
From looking at the Series 60's manual, 5w40 offers the best range of protection, cold weather startup, etc, and Rotella T6 5w40 is the brand I see most often in Truck Stops. I will however, have to factor in overall cost when it comes to synthetic vs conventional, to decide which weight and type oil I end up using.
So all advice will greatly be appreciated.
For years, all I've ran is either Delo 400 or Mobil Delvac 1300 15w40, but I see there are other options in syn-blends, full synthetic, 10w30, 5w40, etc.
I'm not in the position to buy bulk in 55 gallon drums, I have a local Diesel Shop that will do my pm's when I'm in town, but should the need arise I may need to have a pm done on the road. Therefore, I'd like to stick to the 3 major brands, Rotella. Delvac, or Delo as all 3 are readily available.
From looking at the Series 60's manual, 5w40 offers the best range of protection, cold weather startup, etc, and Rotella T6 5w40 is the brand I see most often in Truck Stops. I will however, have to factor in overall cost when it comes to synthetic vs conventional, to decide which weight and type oil I end up using.
So all advice will greatly be appreciated.