Looking for the "best" Dexos2 oil to be had, here in the USA. Like everyone else, I can't define "best". For conversation sake, I'm looking for the oil you would want, if cost was not a factor.
I just bought a 2016 Chevy Colorado, rear drive pickup with the 2.8L DuraMax diesel engine. V M Motori based engine, from what I have read. Listed specs call for a 5W30 Dexos2 oil. Great engine, I got 30 - 31 mpg, on the first tank, straight out the gate, in a highway application. Cruising range should be around 600 miles with a 20 gallon tank. Tow rating of 7,500 lbs.
I have never owned a Chevy truck, but Ford's midsized Ranger is 3 years away. Will the EPA take small diesel truck engines away from us 3 years from now? Also will they offer a diesel engine that leapfrogs the Ram diesel and Chevy diesel? I could not sit and wait to find out. Will Toyota offer a diesel pickup - or just be fat, rich and happy? So I pulled the trigger now.
My default oil, is looking like it will be Pennzoil Euro L 5W30. On paper, this looks like a great oil: Flash pt 238C, Pour Pt -45, VI 174, HTHS 3.5 or 3.6., CCS 4300, MRV 14,500. I found a Shell distributor who will sell me a 6 gallon "Eco Box" that is the quick change places use for $153. Quarts available too. Questions:
1) If I ignore price, are there better options available? From what I understand Schaeffer Oil has a low SA oil
(# 8008), there is a Mobil Super 3000 XE 5W30 (local distributor will sell for $6/ qt). Both Dexos2 5W30
rated. There is an A C Delco Dexos2 that the dealerships sell, but information about it is shrouded in
mystery and secrecy.
2) How about Mobil 1 5W30 ESP? Would you use it here? It's a low diesel rated SA oil, with VW, Mercedes and
BMW approvals. Flash Pt 254F, HTHS 3.58, VI 164, SA of 0.6. No Dexos approvals.
I own a 2010 Fusion Hybrid that should have 200,000 miles on it next year. I hope to put at least 300,000 on this truck/engine (or drive it until the wheels fall off). What say you? Don't be shy Bitogers.
I just bought a 2016 Chevy Colorado, rear drive pickup with the 2.8L DuraMax diesel engine. V M Motori based engine, from what I have read. Listed specs call for a 5W30 Dexos2 oil. Great engine, I got 30 - 31 mpg, on the first tank, straight out the gate, in a highway application. Cruising range should be around 600 miles with a 20 gallon tank. Tow rating of 7,500 lbs.
I have never owned a Chevy truck, but Ford's midsized Ranger is 3 years away. Will the EPA take small diesel truck engines away from us 3 years from now? Also will they offer a diesel engine that leapfrogs the Ram diesel and Chevy diesel? I could not sit and wait to find out. Will Toyota offer a diesel pickup - or just be fat, rich and happy? So I pulled the trigger now.
My default oil, is looking like it will be Pennzoil Euro L 5W30. On paper, this looks like a great oil: Flash pt 238C, Pour Pt -45, VI 174, HTHS 3.5 or 3.6., CCS 4300, MRV 14,500. I found a Shell distributor who will sell me a 6 gallon "Eco Box" that is the quick change places use for $153. Quarts available too. Questions:
1) If I ignore price, are there better options available? From what I understand Schaeffer Oil has a low SA oil
(# 8008), there is a Mobil Super 3000 XE 5W30 (local distributor will sell for $6/ qt). Both Dexos2 5W30
rated. There is an A C Delco Dexos2 that the dealerships sell, but information about it is shrouded in
mystery and secrecy.
2) How about Mobil 1 5W30 ESP? Would you use it here? It's a low diesel rated SA oil, with VW, Mercedes and
BMW approvals. Flash Pt 254F, HTHS 3.58, VI 164, SA of 0.6. No Dexos approvals.
I own a 2010 Fusion Hybrid that should have 200,000 miles on it next year. I hope to put at least 300,000 on this truck/engine (or drive it until the wheels fall off). What say you? Don't be shy Bitogers.
