Shell Rotella 15w40

[blueoneton]

I am new to this great forum and like reading and learning about Power Strokes. I know many of you can point me in the right direction.

For several years I have taken my 7.3 to the dealer for oil changes and the dealer used the MC 15w40 and MC oil filter no compliants/problems. Over the last few oil changes I started changing my own oil. I started using Rotella 15w40 and stuck with the MC oil filter #FL1995. I am not interested in synthetic oil at this point, but am interested in your opinions of Rotella 15w40 for my rig.


Thanks

 

[DaveBen]

It is good oil. I used it before I went to Syn oil. Now I use Rotella Syn 5W40.

Dave

 

[blueoneton]

Thanks DaveBen,

I was thinking of switching to Rotella 5w40 next time around during the cold months. Problem is, I just changed the oil 15w40 Rotella. I don't want to dump fresh oil at this point.




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[Dieselpwrdredneck]

I love my 15w-40 and the MC filter always runs great for me

 

[bushpilot]

its good oil, inexpensive and performs well...its all ive ever used
in my truck. There are some cheaper alternatives that perform
equally as well <tractor supply>

i think frequent changes of the oil & the filter can, if nothing else,
rid the motor (oil) of impurities...i subscribe to the change it and change
it often school of thought.

 

[WD40]

Blueoneton, Welcome to SSD.com. Glad to have you here. I have used Shell Rotella 15w40 & M/C filters on my truck sience it was new. Still like it.
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[DaveBen]

This might help you with your signature, Blueoneton:
http://www.superdutydiesel.com/foru...eres-how-add-custom-signature-your-posts.html

Dave

 

[blueoneton]

WD40

Thanks for the reply,
I had a hard time choosing a decent dino 15w40 so I went with Rotella since many diesel owners use it and it is easy to find. Of course I stick with the MC #1995 oil filter changing them every 6 months or 5000 miles. I think good maintance is important. Just recently purshased/ installed a Ford remain alt old one went south.


2002 F350 XLT 4x4 A/T SWR S/C True Blue factory color spray in liner under tailgate factory red lights factory fog lights 61900 miles Pretty much stock other wise Maryland seasonal weather, High Taxes, Diesel $3.35 and higher per gal


bluemonster

 

[blueoneton]

bushpilot

Thanks for the feedback. No complaints with the Rotella, truck not complaining either. The reason I say that is because I've read some other Powerstroke owners didn't like the Rotella.



blueoneton

 

[blueoneton]

Dieselpwrdredneck

Also glad to hear you like the Rotella and MC filter. Always liked the 1999 Powerstrokes. How many miles on yours?


blueoneton