Which Mobil Delvac 1 to use

[wkw]

Hello,
I am a new poster here and this question has probably been asked before but I'll ask again. I own a 2000 F350 7.3l and want to run synthetic this winter. I live in central/northern Alberta (Edmonton area). As you know our winters can get cold. What weight Mobil Delvac1 should I purchase? - 5w40, 10w30? or is there another weight that is best?

Thanks
Ken

 

[Reg# 43897]

I would expect that 5w-40 D1 would be ome of the oils of choice for a PSD. That viscosity should be able to start a little easier than the 10w30. I would point out that Esso's excellent XD-3 0w-40 is as good or possibly better for a lot less money. Nothing at ALL wrong with the D1 but in Canada we have access to this highly regarded, cost-effective option of using XD-3. Something to consider.

John.

 

[LateArrivalforLSU]

Esso XD-3 is a great oil. If it were available in the US you would see a lot of diesel trucks running it. Esso or D1 will more than do the job IMO.

 

[Tornado Red]

Esso XD-3 Extra 0w40 is a full synthetic (PAO) oil.
http://www.imperialoil.ca/Canada-English/Files/Products_Lubes/IOCAENCVLESEsso_Xd-3_extra.pdf

United Farmers of Alberta Polar Plus 0w40 Super reportedly has identical specs, and may be repackaged. And at a more attractive price.

If I lived in Alberta, I'd check out the UFA 0w40.

 

[wkw]

Thanks for the heads up on the XD3 Extra and the UFA Polar Plus. Imperial Oil (Esso) is the distributer for Mobil Delvac 1 in Edmonton so I can compare preices between the XD3 extra and Delvac 1. I have been running the regular XD3 15w40 foe the last 3 years (and would switch to XD3 10w30 in the winter) but want to go to synthetic this winter.

Also I will check out my local UFA as I am a member and get a lot of my ranching supplies there.

Thanks again

 

[Tornado Red]

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Also I will check out my local UFA as I am a member and get a lot of my ranching supplies there.

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If you could, post a price for the UFA Polar Plus. (Not that I will be traveling to Alberta anytime soon, but I am curious.)

Also, if you decide to try it, consider some UOA testing. I am also curious to confirm that it's the same as the Esso XD-3 0w40.

 

[Strjock81]

Is John Deere 0w-40 the same as the Esso as well? I heard this rumored, but would like to know for sure. Others say that the JD oil is Group III.