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Old Apr 15, 2004 | 02:47 PM
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It's been a good week or so since an oil thread was started so I feel it was about time for another. I was looking at internationaldelivers.com's specials and the only reference to oil I saw was for Shell Rotella T. What is everyone's feeling on Rotella vs Delo vs Premium Blue. I have been running the Premium Blue but am thinking of switching to Rotella and wanted some thoughts.
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Old Apr 15, 2004 | 04:27 PM
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Never used rotella,I use delo,no probs as of yet.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2004 | 08:37 PM
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I use Delo 400 15-40. I have no complaints .
 
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Old Apr 15, 2004 | 09:17 PM
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I've used both Delo and Rotella and really can't notice any difference between the two. Both are good oils.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2004 | 07:04 AM
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Originally Posted by johnsdiesel
I've used both Delo and Rotella and really can't notice any difference between the two. Both are good oils.
Same here. I've also used Mobil Super 1300 with no noticeable difference.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2004 | 02:09 PM
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Amsoil has some neat statistics on their web site regarding different oils but never tried them personally. I always used Rotella T. Never had a problem with it so never needed to switch.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2004 | 02:51 PM
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Have heard good and bad about the amsoil. Haven't done the research but apparently some of their products dont meet api ci-4 specs.
Mike
 
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Old Apr 16, 2004 | 04:44 PM
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Have always used Rotella - never even tried switching around with brands or synthetics. I was all hot to switch over to all AMSoil products in my truck but after finding this site and reading a lot about stuff, I have enough doubts that I'm still running my Rotella. I'm not saying its bad at all - just my opinion. I think some are running it and are very happy - you just have to do some reading and make you're own decision about ANY oil!!!
 
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i have always used rotella T, no reason to change a good thing.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2004 | 07:33 PM
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Thumbs up Delo or Rotella-both good

I used Delo in my 97' PSD and use Rotella in my 2000 PSD. To be honest I would'nt take one over the other. Never had a problem with either one.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2004 | 07:40 PM
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Rotella is my choice. Both oils are good and priced about the same. I use rotella because every shop near me carries it.
 
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