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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 10:28 PM
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What engine oil to use?

SAE 30, or 10w-30?

The truck is a 1989 7.3 IDI. I live in Virginia and here it is usually as cold as 15-20 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter and can be 90-100 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer.
 
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 10:31 PM
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if that is as cold as it gets, then its 15/40. not 30wt or 10/30, my minivan takes 10/30.
 
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 10:35 PM
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Stick with the 15-40. The 10-30 should only be used when its below zero. And use 10-30 diesel oil that meets CF-2 or CF-4 specs
 
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Old Mar 4, 2011 | 12:07 AM
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stick with 15w40
 
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Old Mar 6, 2011 | 12:12 AM
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I just changed the oil with 10 quarts of Shell Rotella-T 15w-40 and used a Purolator Classic Filter.

Thanks guys
 
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Old Mar 6, 2011 | 12:17 AM
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Up until i found a diesel om suppliment mine always said full at 10qts. I checked the dipstick and it moves in the handle. Readjusted and it holds 10qts now
 
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