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Oct 27, 2011 | 09:51 AM

j-bar

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Oil ?????

Never used rotello t 6 5w 40 just wondering if its ok in a 6.0 powerstroke.

Oct 27, 2011 | 10:09 AM

zhilton

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Yes, as long as your using CI-4 or CJ+ rated oil...it will be fine. There are allot of guys in colder climates that use Rotella T6 5W40.

Oct 27, 2011 | 10:51 AM

egregg57

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I have been using Rotella for the past year here in NH. My truck and I both like it very much!

Oct 27, 2011 | 12:13 PM

j-bar

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Is there any oil any better than rotello t6.

Oct 27, 2011 | 12:29 PM

zhilton

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That's a can of worms your fixing to open...

I'm happy with the synthetic blend Mystic I'm running. It's $11 a gallon at my local farm/ranch store, meets the specs and the truck runs fine with it. Some guys will say Valvoine Synthetic Blue is better, other will say nothing is better than Rotella. Basically, like the style socks & underwear you wear...it's a matter of opinion. As long as the oil meets the required specs and doesn't cause damage (like Delco, don't think it's recommended)...the brand oil you run is up to you. The only thing that can't be stressed enough is OEM spec fluids & filters (Ford/Motorcraft, Racor, International/Navistar) is the only thing you should run in these trucks...PERIOD. And change 'em ontime; the 6.0L will bite you if you forget.

(I'm some what serous about that)

Oct 27, 2011 | 01:57 PM

jetact

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Mobil 1 Synthetic Turbo Diesel. Switched last year and it seems to be working fine and have good starts.

Oct 27, 2011 | 02:06 PM

dakotajeep

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Quote:

Originally Posted by zhilton

That's a can of worms your fixing to open...

the brand oil you run is up to you. The only thing that can't be stressed enough is OEM spec fluids & filters (Ford/Motorcraft, Racor, International/Navistar) is the only thing you should run in these trucks...PERIOD. And change 'em ontime; the 6.0L will bite you if you forget.

x2

Oil gets discussed super frequently. If you have time do a quick search and you can read through dozens of threads about it. It will amaze you.

I run Rotella T6 5W-40 by the way. So far I am not impressed but it may be the fact that the fuel is changing to winter fuel simultaneously with the oil change....time will tell.

Thad