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Old Apr 13, 2004 | 10:07 PM
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Oil for 6.0L PSD - Good Basic Info

Due to the cooler EGR system, a new oil requirement has been developed.

Use only oils that are API service rated CI-4, prefered viscosity SAE 15W-40. Use Motorcraft Super Duty 15W-40 or 10W-30 only if it meets Ford specification WSS-M2C171-D.

(Cut & Pasted from Dieselsman's website (check all info below before purchasing)

Conventional Lubricants:
Penzoil Long-Life 10W-30, 15W40
Shell Rotella-T 15W40
Chevron Delo 400 15W40, 10W30
Mobil Delvac 1300 Super 15W40
Valvoline All-Fleet Extra and Plus 15W-40
Valvoline/Cummins Premium Blue 15W40
Union 76 Guardol QLT 15W40
Union 76 T5X Heavy Duty 15W-40
Kendall Super-D 3 15W40, 10W30
Quaker State FCI HDX Plus 15W40
Exxon XD-3 Extra 15W40
Phillips 66 Super HD II 15W-40
Conoco HD Fleet Supreme 15W-40, 10W-30

Synthetics:
Amsoil Series 3000 Synthetic 5W30 Heavy Duty Diesel Oil
Amsoil 15W40 Synthetic Heavy Duty Diesel and Marine Oil
Amsoil 10W-40 and 20W-50 Synthetic High Performance Motor Oil
Amsoil Synthetic 5W-40 European Engine Oil
Amsoil 15W40 Semi-Synthetic Gasoline and Diesel Oil
Mobil Delvac 1 High-Performance Synthetic, Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Oil 5W40
Valvoline Premium Blue Extreme 5W-40 Synthetic
Schaeffer's Supreme 7000 Synthetic Blend 15W-40
Kendall SHP Diesel (synthetic blend) 15W40
Petro-Canada Duron XL 15W-40 Synthetic Blend
 
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Old Apr 14, 2004 | 06:09 AM
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I don't believe any of the Amsoil oils you listed actually have an API rated spec. Amsoil advertises like they are API approved but most or all of them actually are not. "Recommended for" is NOT the same as API approved. Caveat emptor as it may affect your warranty coverage.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2004 | 07:59 AM
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I think what is listed here is a cut and paste from an other sourse, it still could be incorrect though.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2004 | 08:45 AM
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Yes guys, it was a cut & paste.

Also note in my original post the following sentence (which I have cut & pasted again)... "Check all info below before purchasing"


Due to the cooler EGR system, a new oil requirement has been developed.

Use only oils that are API service rated CI-4, prefered viscosity SAE 15W-40. Use Motorcraft Super Duty 15W-40 or 10W-30 only if it meets Ford specification WSS-M2C171-D.

(Cut & Pasted from Dieselsman's website (check all info below before purchasing)


I did not add the sentence just for the sake of it... but because I to thought there were potential "issues" with some of the listings???

Jeff
 
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Old Apr 14, 2004 | 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Beachbumcook
Yes guys, it was a cut & paste.

Also note in my original post the following sentence (which I have cut & pasted again)... "Check all info below before purchasing"


Due to the cooler EGR system, a new oil requirement has been developed.

Use only oils that are API service rated CI-4, prefered viscosity SAE 15W-40. Use Motorcraft Super Duty 15W-40 or 10W-30 only if it meets Ford specification WSS-M2C171-D.

(Cut & Pasted from Dieselsman's website (check all info below before purchasing)


I did not add the sentence just for the sake of it... but because I to thought there were potential "issues" with some of the listings???

Jeff

Good call......
 
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Old Apr 27, 2004 | 11:30 PM
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I have a new truck with 3,000 miles. I would like to service the truck myself and use the mobil synthetic oil. What do I need to do to be certain I have no warranty problems? Should I keep a log of the dates and milage when I performed service along with receipts for the oil and filters? Will this be enough? Or is it necessary to have the vehicle serviced by the dealer to maintain the warranty?

Thanks,
Alex
 
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Old Apr 28, 2004 | 10:38 AM
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Document, document, document. Keep all your receipts and a log so you can prove when you did it.
 
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