Delvac 1300
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The top 5 largest heavy duty engine builders in the world use Mobil Delvac technology. CAT is one of them:
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Between the three, I'd let price point and availability be the guiding factor. Delvac, Delo and Rotella are all that good. The minute differences in chemistry might likely skew a used oil analysis after changing brands, but as far as protection goes, they're all top performers.
The red-headed step-child award goes to Tection Extra (Castrol). You rarely ever see or hear of it. I found a smokin' deal on some last year; 3 gallons for $24. I personally have had good experiences with it.
And if you want to talk about the white whale of diesel oils, I just saw that Coastal now has its CJ-4 forumation out, and it was priced at $7.74/gallon at my local AAP! I percieve that many people shy away from Coastal, as they consider it to be inferior, but I don't know that's a fair shadow to cast. I don't even recall seeing a Coastal HDEO used oil analysis.
The red-headed step-child award goes to Tection Extra (Castrol). You rarely ever see or hear of it. I found a smokin' deal on some last year; 3 gallons for $24. I personally have had good experiences with it.
And if you want to talk about the white whale of diesel oils, I just saw that Coastal now has its CJ-4 forumation out, and it was priced at $7.74/gallon at my local AAP! I percieve that many people shy away from Coastal, as they consider it to be inferior, but I don't know that's a fair shadow to cast. I don't even recall seeing a Coastal HDEO used oil analysis.
Hi,
I just commented on this product in the Thread on Delvac 1 5W-40 (and Mobil 1 Turbo Diesel Truck) you may find that Thread of interest too
Delvac 1300 15w40 is one of the very best "mixed fleet" HDEOs around - at any price
I just commented on this product in the Thread on Delvac 1 5W-40 (and Mobil 1 Turbo Diesel Truck) you may find that Thread of interest too
Delvac 1300 15w40 is one of the very best "mixed fleet" HDEOs around - at any price
http://www.delvac.com/usa-english/files/Mobil_Delvac_1300_Super_brochure.pdf
8 million miles of testing.
8 million miles of testing.
Buster recently posted the Delvac synthetic brochure. Delvac syn fleet brochure
It's sad that we do not see how Delvac 1300 and Delvac 1 ESP compare in a CJ-4 engine test. For Delvac 1, the only results published are those from the Cummins ISB valve train wear as well as the sequence IIIG oxidative thickening test. They share a little more of their Delvac 1300 testing, but unfortunately different tests.
Anyone having CJ-4 engine test results to post?
It's sad that we do not see how Delvac 1300 and Delvac 1 ESP compare in a CJ-4 engine test. For Delvac 1, the only results published are those from the Cummins ISB valve train wear as well as the sequence IIIG oxidative thickening test. They share a little more of their Delvac 1300 testing, but unfortunately different tests.
Anyone having CJ-4 engine test results to post?
Originally Posted By: OilGuy
I did notice the $3/gal rebate going on now through Oct though
I just bought 12 more gallons to go with the 12 I bought last Spring. I lucked into a killer deal both times. A local store had the oil on sale for $8.99 a gallon both times.
$5.99 per gallon after rebate is a smoking deal.
I did notice the $3/gal rebate going on now through Oct though
I just bought 12 more gallons to go with the 12 I bought last Spring. I lucked into a killer deal both times. A local store had the oil on sale for $8.99 a gallon both times.
$5.99 per gallon after rebate is a smoking deal.
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