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Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-30-2013, 06:37 AM

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Dump Rotella T6 and use Delvac?

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Posted By whunter

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The science has proven 3k mile oil drain intervals are not detrimental, just environmentally and economically wasteful.

I know many antique/classic vehicle owners still follow the three month...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-25-2013, 04:33 PM

Replies: 40

Dump Rotella T6 and use Delvac?

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Posted By whunter

Hmm

It is a personal choice.

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Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-25-2013, 02:11 AM

Replies: 40

Dump Rotella T6 and use Delvac?

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Posted By whunter

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The critical factor for me is any engine coolant in the oil, that kills more engines than soot ever will.
By the time you see coolant (milkshake) discolored oil, it is usually a major engine and...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-24-2013, 05:31 PM

Replies: 40

Dump Rotella T6 and use Delvac?

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Posted By whunter

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Color is useless, typically it changes in seconds or hours of running.
Your blow-by would need to be pretty spectacular to load the oil to a serious level in less than 5000 miles.

I test the oil...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-24-2013, 04:00 PM

Replies: 40

Dump Rotella T6 and use Delvac?

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Posted By whunter

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#1. Stop changing oil by calendar, unless you are in an extreme condensation area.
#2. Stop changing oil at 3000 miles.

3,000 mile myth - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia...

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