I have been reading all the stellar 10W-30 oil reports and am considering changing. I am currently running Valvoline Premium Blue 15W-40. I live in Florida and the truck does not get driven allot. When it does it is pulling a 4K boat to the ramp 12 miles round trip and short tripping around town. The short tripping around town is only done when the wife's car is not available and a 3rd vehicle is not an option. This engine has no emissions short of the "in-cylinder EGR" Cummins came out with that turns the oil black instantly and a 3 injection event injector system.
Since I am not a Chemist or Nuclear Engineer, I would like opinions on readily available 10W-30 options that have add packs that would be good for MY situation described above. I am very familiar with diesels and understand that I am not working the truck as intended. I also understand short tripping is very bad, but I DO make it a point to take it out for a long Sunday drive at least once a month and heavy foot it during the trip. The truck only has 125K on the odometer and I have not intention of selling it for a gas truck or something more suitable to my current needs. The truck is almost paid off and we intend on getting a 5th wheel in the future.
Sorry for the long post, but I am trying to prevent posts about selling the truck, quit driving it, buy another vehicle, etc. There is allot of VERY Knowledgeable folks on this forum and I respect everyone that provides input. Just looking for recommendations on oil. Also, if you feel sticking with a 15w-40 is my best option please let me know.
Thanks for the input in advance!
Since I am not a Chemist or Nuclear Engineer, I would like opinions on readily available 10W-30 options that have add packs that would be good for MY situation described above. I am very familiar with diesels and understand that I am not working the truck as intended. I also understand short tripping is very bad, but I DO make it a point to take it out for a long Sunday drive at least once a month and heavy foot it during the trip. The truck only has 125K on the odometer and I have not intention of selling it for a gas truck or something more suitable to my current needs. The truck is almost paid off and we intend on getting a 5th wheel in the future.
Sorry for the long post, but I am trying to prevent posts about selling the truck, quit driving it, buy another vehicle, etc. There is allot of VERY Knowledgeable folks on this forum and I respect everyone that provides input. Just looking for recommendations on oil. Also, if you feel sticking with a 15w-40 is my best option please let me know.
Thanks for the input in advance!