First, SAE doesn't rate motor oil anymore, it's done by API. And Larry Bible would agree with Bo about DELO 400 being a good multipurpose oil, but be aware that it was specifically formulated for diesel engines. The DELO stands for Diesel Engine Lubricating Oil...

Also, with all due respect Bo, if you really think that DELO "performs like a synthetic in every way", you need to forget everything you think you have learned about motor oils and start over.

Here's a good start:

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