Oil for 2011 F250 6.7 diesel
Can I use Delo 400LE 15w-40 in my new 2011 F250 6.7 diesel? OEM is Motocraft 10w-30. The delo says it is CJ-4/SM. Which ford recommends. I used to use it in my 2000 - 7.3 and my 2005 - 6.0 and had no problems. Just wanted to make sure this new 2011 - 6.7 does not need only a specific OEM oil. Any info would be great Thanks:)
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You don't need to use a specific brand as long as it has the proper rating, but it would be wise to use the recommended weight.
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Moved to the 6.7L Powerstroke Diesel forum.
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Originally Posted by sarcidia
(Post 11182204)
Can I use Delo 400LE 15w-40 in my new 2011 F250 6.7 diesel? OEM is Motocraft 10w-30. The delo says it is CJ-4/SM. Which ford recommends. I used to use it in my 2000 - 7.3 and my 2005 - 6.0 and had no problems. Just wanted to make sure this new 2011 - 6.7 does not need only a specific OEM oil. Any info would be great Thanks:)
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You should consider using the full synthetic 5w40 Delo 400. Check your manual as this oil can be used far lower temps and still provides summer towing protection so you can run it all year round without worry. Plus it will be easier starting in the cold.
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I accidentally used castrol edge 10w30 in my 6.7. Castrol edge is not rated for cj-4. Is it going to hurt my engine?
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Originally Posted by Shade_Tree_Mech
(Post 11707195)
I accidentally used castrol edge 10w30 in my 6.7. Castrol edge is not rated for cj-4. Is it going to hurt my engine?
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Originally Posted by Shade_Tree_Mech
(Post 11707195)
I accidentally used castrol edge 10w30 in my 6.7. Castrol edge is not rated for cj-4. Is it going to hurt my engine?
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Originally Posted by Crazy001
(Post 11707640)
It certainly can. I would suggest getting that stuff out of there ASAP before it damages any of the expen$ive emissions components or the engine itself.
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Originally Posted by Crazy001
(Post 11707640)
It certainly can. I would suggest getting that stuff out of there ASAP before it damages any of the expen$ive emissions components or the engine itself.
Most important requirement is using a oil with an API CJ-4 rating. |
Troy, part of the change from CI-4+ to CJ-4 was the reduced ash content requirement. Oil burning off can form ash that will plug the DPF, which is why CJ-4 oil is a MUST for all EPA 2007 compliant engines. :-X22
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id change that stuff out faster than you can type the word(s) Mobil1. Then id go to walmart and get some Mobil1 5w40 and hope your engine doesnt hate you for the mistake. Oh and Id pray too.
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Originally Posted by Crazy001
(Post 11708161)
Troy, part of the change from CI-4+ to CJ-4 was the reduced ash content requirement. Oil burning off can form ash that will plug the DPF, which is why CJ-4 oil is a MUST for all EPA 2007 compliant engines. :-X22
I agree with the CI-4+ vs CJ4, but Shade Tree Mech said he used Castrol Edge 10w30 which is most likely a API SN rated oil for gas engines. This type of oil (SN) has lower levels of ash than the CJ-4 hence the reason I don't believe it will harm the emissions equipment. Having said this Shade Tree Mech needs to drain his oil/replace filter with API CJ4 oil asap. |
Originally Posted by Troy Buenger
(Post 11710241)
Tom,
I agree with the CI-4+ vs CJ4, but Shade Tree Mech said he used Castrol Edge 10w30 which is most likely a API SN rated oil for gas engines. This type of oil (SN) has lower levels of ash than the CJ-4 hence the reason I don't believe it will harm the emissions equipment. Having said this Shade Tree Mech needs to drain his oil/replace filter with API CJ4 oil asap. |
What weight oil are y'all using, 5w or 15w? I used 5w40 rotella in my 6.0. I am coming up on my first oil change soon. Thinking about sticking with that. Thoughts?
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