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Old Apr 26, 2003 | 08:55 AM
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Which weight to use

Guys I apologize if this has already been discussed, but, I will be hauling a pop-up camper around this summer and was wondering if you all had a suggestion for what oil weight I should use. Thanks for your input.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2003 | 09:52 AM
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Which weight to use

Sounds like fun. Wish I had the time to go camping. Anyway, I would suggest that you run a good 10w30, and look for one that is dual rated SL / CI-4. Have fun!
 
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Old Apr 26, 2003 | 10:17 AM
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Which weight to use

I would sugjest Mobil1 10W-30 with a napa 1515 Gold oil filter. I go camping to with my 1991 F-250 with my Lance camper and other varios toys Boats etc.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2003 | 12:25 PM
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Which weight to use

A good 10w30 would be fine. I like Castrol GTX, but Chevron Supreme and Motorcraft are very good and are available cheap at walmart.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2003 | 12:14 AM
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I just put castrol 20w-50 in my 1993 F250 with a 460, seems to have quieted things down alot, The motor has a little over 202,000 miles though. I also use 20w-50 in my 1990 F250 with the 300-6, Also quiets things down @245,000 miles.
 
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Old Apr 30, 2003 | 03:20 PM
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Rossman, I'm thinking you could benefit from one of the excellent heavy duty diesel rated oils, like 15w40 Chevron Delo 400. But if the 20w50 Castrol works, not a bad choice.
 
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