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04-09-2009, 09:07 PM
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There's nothing wrong with using the same Rotella you're putting in the 240 unless the owners manual for a 95 demands synthetic. Can't imagine it would, but stranger things have happened. As conventional oils go, Rotella is one of "the good ones" - there's a reason it's been the farmer's favorite for so many years.
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04-10-2009, 01:53 AM
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ok. well. i guess i go back tomorrow, when i pick up my airfilter that advanced is over nighting from orlando. :|
i'll just get a gallon of something or another. lol
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04-10-2009, 08:53 AM
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Mobil 1 Truck and SUV is not the same as Mobil 1 Turbo Diesel Truck. You want the Mobil 1 Turbo Diesel Truck. Good rule of thumb, is look for 5W-40 NOT 0W-40.
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04-10-2009, 09:58 AM
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A good rule of thumb, is to make sure the oil is diesel rated regardless of the weight. It should be C for combustion engine. I believe the latest rating is CJ.
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04-10-2009, 12:55 PM
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so ended up going with Pentosin, 5W40.
 and had fuel filters changed. grand total of $135.  being away from home (@ the Condo in FL) I didn't think doing an oil change would be a swell idea... used a shop here in clearwater, great first experience thus far.  but, when I do it myself, once again, I'll think about ya guys.
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04-10-2009, 04:51 PM
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Sounds good. From what I have seen in the US, ALL of the 5W-40 oils have a fairly high diesel rating (CI-4 or better). Other than the 15W-40 oils, with very few exceptions, most other weights have only a CD diesel rating or none at all.
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04-10-2009, 05:51 PM
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I used to believe that also. Then I ran across the Castrol 5w40 which is CF rated. 
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04-13-2009, 12:29 PM
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