first and foremost, I have an 06 6.0 powerstroke with only 41900 on the clock. When I bought it, it only had 38k on it. I went right away with OEM filters and Rotella T6.
I can now get the Delo syn locally. What I was wondering is, being the powerstrokes are hard on the oil and shear it down so fast, does the Delo hold up any better? Im trying to do a search but its a PITA on my cell.
I did remember reading that being that the 5w-40 oil is so far apart ( the span between the numbers ) that causes the esters to get shear more readily versus something like 10w-30. I live in Md, so it does get cold here at times during the winter, so I know the 5w-40 will help there, But still unsure on whats what with the other oils out there. [censored] even the Valvoline stuff I can get. Im running a bypass using the EABP100 to just help trap some soot and keep the oil cleaner, and not extend my OCIs.
I did notice quieter injectors when using the 5w-40 Rotella T6. I also threw some Archoil oil additive in there just because. I dont think the added boron and potassium would hurt anything. Is it worth adding Archoil to the oil again? I wasnt experiencing any issues but I thought the added stuff in the Archoil would be beneficial to the injectors.
I may just do 8oz per oil change versus the 16oz that they call for... Anyway, any input is appreciated.
Thanks fellas.
I can now get the Delo syn locally. What I was wondering is, being the powerstrokes are hard on the oil and shear it down so fast, does the Delo hold up any better? Im trying to do a search but its a PITA on my cell.
I did remember reading that being that the 5w-40 oil is so far apart ( the span between the numbers ) that causes the esters to get shear more readily versus something like 10w-30. I live in Md, so it does get cold here at times during the winter, so I know the 5w-40 will help there, But still unsure on whats what with the other oils out there. [censored] even the Valvoline stuff I can get. Im running a bypass using the EABP100 to just help trap some soot and keep the oil cleaner, and not extend my OCIs.
I did notice quieter injectors when using the 5w-40 Rotella T6. I also threw some Archoil oil additive in there just because. I dont think the added boron and potassium would hurt anything. Is it worth adding Archoil to the oil again? I wasnt experiencing any issues but I thought the added stuff in the Archoil would be beneficial to the injectors.
I may just do 8oz per oil change versus the 16oz that they call for... Anyway, any input is appreciated.
Thanks fellas.