Recent content by Captain Lenny

Thanks for the great info, everybody!

Got a new 2003 Chevrolet Duramax Diesel. Have run about 3K miles since changing factory fill to Delvac 1 (6K total miles on truck). Oil started getting really black about 2k miles after the change. I know soot in the oil is somewhat normal in diesel engines. My question is how detrimental is...

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Graucho, I agree! Also, any free beer is 100% compatible with all other beers.

I might be doomed as well. I'm still considering the pros and cons of mixing Delvac 1 5w-40 synthetic with Delvac 1300 Super 15w-40 dino in a new Duramax Diesel (maybe 50/50 ratio). Its a 10+ quart capacity and I don't plan to go for super long drain periods (7K-9K miles) and will have a bypass...

Thanks for the input guys! I agree that making the Delvac 1 and Delvac 1300 blend without the facts regarding the additive packages is not the safe play on a new expensive vehicle. I didn't know how literally I could take some of Mobil's comments like "compatible with all other conventional...

New to the board but have been lurking for a week or so. Great forum!! I'm about to take delivery of my first diesel (a new '03 Chevrolet with the GM/Isuzu Duramax) and am looking for a good cost vs performance diesel oil solution. Noting that some folks believe some of the of the better cost vs...