I have a 2013 Volvo D13 12.7 liter diesel engine. The manual calls for 15W-40 CJ4 oil. I'd like to purchase an oil based on the best protection, as these engine parts are extremely expensive to replace.
This truck runs mostly loaded at 70K pounds on and offroad. Since this is a new to me, its currently on Mobil 1 5w-40 ESP. I've since been a little worried, as it did not get approval from Ford for their trucks, for a reason, or just because of marketing for their brand oil.
I've used the new T6 15w-40 on another truck with an old 2002 caterpillar engine, and was impressed. For the first time in its life I did not need to add any more oil between oil changes, as it did not burn any this time around. Considering using this at the next oil change interval.
I'd like to get everyone's experience on both of these, or if you've researched other oil brands with good protection.
This truck runs mostly loaded at 70K pounds on and offroad. Since this is a new to me, its currently on Mobil 1 5w-40 ESP. I've since been a little worried, as it did not get approval from Ford for their trucks, for a reason, or just because of marketing for their brand oil.
I've used the new T6 15w-40 on another truck with an old 2002 caterpillar engine, and was impressed. For the first time in its life I did not need to add any more oil between oil changes, as it did not burn any this time around. Considering using this at the next oil change interval.
I'd like to get everyone's experience on both of these, or if you've researched other oil brands with good protection.