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Old Nov 14, 2007 | 08:02 AM
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motor oil??

I just bought my fiest diesel truck. It's a 1990 f250 with the 7.3L. I was wondering if any one knew what oil that engine takes.
 
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Old Nov 14, 2007 | 10:12 AM
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I have always run rotella 15x40 in mine.
 
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Old Nov 14, 2007 | 05:59 PM
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foxdog,
Welcome to FTE and the IDI diesel forum.

Diesel oil minumum API rating of CD or CE.
15W40 for most temps.
 
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Old Nov 14, 2007 | 06:22 PM
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I picked up some Motorcraft HD Truck oil just tonight, it's cheaper than the Rotella.
 
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Old Nov 14, 2007 | 07:18 PM
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I been using 15w40 rotella don't seem to use as much oil with it as other brands I tryed
 
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Old Nov 15, 2007 | 03:56 PM
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thanks for the help
 
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