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Old 04-16-2014 | 05:21 PM
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Wolf's head 30wt,, It'll never let you down...

Just kidding. You can pretty much any of the major brands, just change it frequently what ever you use.
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Old 04-16-2014 | 06:10 PM
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What ever you go with, make sure you change it every 15 minutes........

I'll agree with others....Rotella 15w-40
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Old 04-16-2014 | 07:34 PM
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Mobil 1 V Twin
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Old 04-16-2014 | 07:53 PM
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15W50 Amsoil Dominator I couldn't stand it , just had to put it out there . Change once every two or three summers......
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Old 04-16-2014 | 08:14 PM
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I have run Rotella in every thing I owne. Lawn mower, cars, tractors, motorcycles. But, never in a boat. How would it do in 525's???
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Old 04-16-2014 | 09:03 PM
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what's the deal with rotella? the diesel oil?
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Old 04-16-2014 | 09:14 PM
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the diesel additive package helps with engine load. spark (S) rated oils contain less ZDDP additives compared to performance/racing or compression( C) rated oils.
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Old 04-17-2014 | 05:08 AM
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Originally Posted by cig92
what's the deal with rotella? the diesel oil?
Nothing major. It's a good oil, hold's oil psi very well, and is cheap.

Note: they where the last hold out of street oils containing ZDDP, but, they had to succumb a few yrs ago. So, if you have a flat tappet cam, you'll need to go with 'offroad' oils that do contain it.
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Old 04-17-2014 | 06:56 AM
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Back in the day -- when we had 9 planets-- my dad started using Rotella. NEVER had one oil related issue. I've used it in my diesel cars with no problems -- it is a very good oil

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Old 04-17-2014 | 08:04 AM
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is the zddp the zinc? doesn't valvoline 20/50 racing still have zinc in it? btw, good info, i wish all forums were this simple and non polluted
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