I was searching and not finding, so...

I found a Valvoline product I've never seen before at the local Wal-Mart. I can't even find it on the Valvoline website. Anyone ever seen (or better) used this?

Valvoline Heavy Duty with MaxLife Technology High Mileage 15W-40 Motor Oil, 1 Gallon - Walmart.com

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85 300D

Is it diesel rated ?

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1980 240d ,

chain elongation, cam marks reference:
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?threadid=10414

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/305365-9-degrees-chain-stretch.html

evap fin cleaning:

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=156207&highlight=evaporator

A/C thread

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/297462-c-recommendations-mb-vehicles.html

I just bought a couple gallons myself. It is labled "heavy duty diesel max life synthetic blend" and touts "NEW 25% greater wear protection". I use synthetic in my Mercedes, but I was looking for a diesel oil to use in my old Bronco in hopes it would clean it out better than the gasser oil I have been using. I have always had a soft spot in my head for Valvoline products.

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'97 E 300 D

Over the winter I changed from DELO 15w-40 conventional to Rotella T6 5w-40 synthetic.
I was having starting issues below 20 degrees, slow cranking an a grumpy idle. With the switch to synthetic I had no starting issues all the way down to -20. It didn't lower my hot oil pressure, either. Still right at 1.5 bar.

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1984 300TD -- summer daily driver
Many others that aren't Mercedes...

It's a "synthetic blend," which means—what?—anything?—nothing? Since it's rated 15W-40, it sounds more like a $12/gallon conventional diesel oil being sold for $15.

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"Buster" in the '95

Our all-Diesel family
1996 E300D (W210) . .338,000 miles Wife's car
2005 E320 CDI . . 113,000 miles My car
Santa Rosa population 176,762 (2022)
Total. . . . . . . . . . . . 627,762
"Oh lord won't you buy me a Mercedes Benz."
-- Janis Joplin, October 1, 1970

emblazoned on the front of the jug, I imagine it would be fine. Although I don't know what "technology" is used for "Max Life". I thought maximum life came from synthetic oils.
I prefer Valvoline/ Napa (made by Ashland Oil, the Valvoline people) because it seems quite resistant to leaving deposits in the engines I have driven, so I figure that it is carrying that sludge to be wrung out in the filter. Where I prefer it to be.
Whatever diesel oil you use, change it regularly; if you can't do an oil change, at least replace the filter.


snapped_bolt

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'81 240D For now, a good place to borrow new parts
'80 300TD Probably will be put back into service!
'79 240D BACK IN SERVICE SINCE 09/16; limited use, oil leak. Guide pin r/sealed/replaced. Still a leak. Front crank seal....

Do you guys have this standard?

ACEA Engine Oil Specifications - oilspecifications.org

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David


1996 Mercedes S124 E300TD - 129k - rolling restoration project -

1998 Mercedes W210 300TD - 118k (assimilated into above vehicle)

David - I'm not familiar with those specs. We're big on the SAE, API (American Petroleum Institute) and other specs here.

A dumb question. If Great Britain pulls out of the EU as scheduled, what happens to the use of this (and, I suppose, other) specs, agreed-upon processes, etc? Seems like a ton of (to quote Pooh) "bother".

Dan

I believe it means that a dollop of synthetic oil was added to predominately dino oil. This is a "high mileage" oil which means a sniff of seal softener was also added. There's your $3.

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'97 E 300 D

Hello Dan, nothing really, the EU was just one big gravy train for politicians to hide in. The bottom line is EU countries need UK far more, as we import greater (by some margin) than exports.

Going back to the ACEA oil specs, do Vavoline and others not quote this on their web site/cans for comparison?

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David


1996 Mercedes S124 E300TD - 129k - rolling restoration project -

1998 Mercedes W210 300TD - 118k (assimilated into above vehicle)

I'll look at a jug of Rotella T when I head out to the shop.

Dan

Dan, ACEA listed by brand (perhaps limited to UK, not sure)

ACEA Engine Oil

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David


1996 Mercedes S124 E300TD - 129k - rolling restoration project -

1998 Mercedes W210 300TD - 118k (assimilated into above vehicle)

Rotella T is labeled ACEA E9, but in tiny type way under the API ratings, of which there is a long series of numbers.

Dan

ACEA E9 seems to be formulated for the North American vehicle market.

https://www.lubrizol.com/EngineOilAdditives/ACEA/Sequences/ACEA-E9-12.html

It looks as though they are using the ACEA spec even though primarily Euro based.

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David


1996 Mercedes S124 E300TD - 129k - rolling restoration project -

1998 Mercedes W210 300TD - 118k (assimilated into above vehicle)