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Old Aug 20, 2020 | 10:49 AM
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I know it's been talked about a lot but couldn't find anything very recent.
is full synthetic 5-40 still the preferred oil to run for summer and winter months. My driving is winter months mostly hunting and summer is pulling camper, boat, and horse trailer usually about 5-6k miles a year so usually change oil once a year. Is the 5-40 still just as good as 15-40 in the summer heat towing
 
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Old Aug 20, 2020 | 01:13 PM
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Yep - that's what is going in my next change... Mobil Delvac if you want a brand as well...
 
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Yea Ive been using mobil 15-40 for awhile. Use to use John Deere all the time til they wanted $100 or more for a bucket
 
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Old Aug 21, 2020 | 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by dhag911
Yea Ive been using mobil 15-40 for awhile. Use to use John Deere all the time til they wanted $100 or more for a bucket
Sorry, I should have been more specific - I was referring to Mobil Delvac 1 ESP 5w 40. Lots of folks running 5W 40 Synthetic all year round in all conditions...
 
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I've ben running 5-40 for years no problems quieter in winter months on cold start ups and you still have the 40 weight for warmer weather, the biggest advantage is quicker flow cold
 
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