Post by: fliesitdies on April 08, 2021, 11:33:18 AM
I normally use Delo oil from Costco. Now they carry Kirkland brand oil. Just curious about your opinions. Thanks for your input.
Fliesitdies
Post by: Special T on April 08, 2021, 11:39:51 AM
Hello,Costco is THE LARGEST retail distributor of oil... i would not be surprised if the Kirkland Brand is rebranded Delo 400. Private labling of booze, canned food, and toilet paper al fit this model.
I normally use Delo oil from Costco. Now they carry Kirkland brand oil. Just curious about your opinions. Thanks for your input.
Fliesitdies
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Post by: Barbarossa13 on April 08, 2021, 11:44:15 AM
Post by: Woodchuck on April 08, 2021, 11:53:46 AM
Post by: phildobaggins on April 08, 2021, 11:59:25 AM
Post by: Skillet on April 08, 2021, 12:37:13 PM
The oil marketing guys have really gotten into everybody's head. Bottom line is - find an oil that matches or exceeds the API spec's required by your engine (CJ-4, etc.), and change it regularly. If it is a diesel from pre-2004, you may choose to add an additive that restores the sulpher available in oil back then that isn't there now - but unless you're running that engine at a high load all the time, it probably won't make a difference.
I use whatever I can get at the right price for my diesel engines on my boat and change it every 300 hours. Delo 400, Mobil, or even the Napa brand bulk barrel I can get up here in Sitka. 17,000 hours on the main and 25,000 hours on the genset, still running strong. I'm a little pickier for my 6.0 due to the HPOP and injectors, but still just run basic dino oil. Haven't had an oil-related issue on that truck in 160K.
Find the right grade and API spec of oil for your engine, and change it. You'll be fine.
:twocents:
Post by: huntnphool on April 08, 2021, 12:40:51 PM
Post by: MR5x5 on April 08, 2021, 01:40:36 PM
Shell Rotella T6!
This!
Post by: Encore 280 on April 08, 2021, 04:00:15 PM
E....Engine
L....Lube
O....Oil
Post by: Stein on April 08, 2021, 05:57:28 PM
I bet I get flamed for this... :chuckle:
The oil marketing guys have really gotten into everybody's head. Bottom line is - find an oil that matches or exceeds the API spec's required by your engine (CJ-4, etc.), and change it regularly. If it is a diesel from pre-2004, you may choose to add an additive that restores the sulpher available in oil back then that isn't there now - but unless you're running that engine at a high load all the time, it probably won't make a difference.
I use whatever I can get at the right price for my diesel engines on my boat and change it every 300 hours. Delo 400, Mobil, or even the Napa brand bulk barrel I can get up here in Sitka. 17,000 hours on the main and 25,000 hours on the genset, still running strong. I'm a little pickier for my 6.0 due to the HPOP and injectors, but still just run basic dino oil. Haven't had an oil-related issue on that truck in 160K.
Find the right grade and API spec of oil for your engine, and change it. You'll be fine.
:twocents:
I put Wally oil and AM/PM gas in my rigs and they run like new. Sure, gas and diesel are different, but until I blow something up or read a legitimate story from someone else I can't see spending more for a promise that nobody can actually demonstrate. Show me the data and I'll change my mind quickly.
I run gas trucks to 300k and then sell them to guys that run them for who knows how much longer. I think doing the maintenance is 1,000 times more important than what you do the maintenance with. At 150-200k I get all spunky and do a double oil change - change the oil, drive it for a week and change it again. After that, the oil is clean for the next dozen changes if not more.
I wouldn't hesitate to buy any Costco house brand. From my experience, you will get a solid value.
Gas and oil are funny things, they all come from the same place and everyone has their own secret sauce. With oil, you can research the additive package and confirm it is within specs. With gas, I don't think anyone has ever shown that any additive does anything other than lower your checking account balance.
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on April 09, 2021, 04:23:00 AM
Post by: opdinkslayer on April 09, 2021, 06:00:55 AM
Shell Rotella T6!
T6 is not an apples to apples comparison since it’s a synthetic line. Nonetheless Shell Rotella T4 is another good choice as are most of the majors top shelf 15/40’s.
Post by: Wanttohuntmore on April 09, 2021, 06:32:00 AM
Shell Rotella T6!
T6 is not an apples to apples comparison since it’s a synthetic line. Nonetheless Shell Rotella T4 is another good choice as are most of the majors top shelf 15/40’s.
Is the T6 better than the Delo 400? I switched to T6 when costco stopped selling DELO, and it costs me about $21 more per oil change, not significant it it is a better oil.
Post by: opdinkslayer on April 09, 2021, 07:51:19 AM
Post by: rtspring on April 09, 2021, 07:55:09 AM
The key with any oil is to change it on time every time. Driving habits dictate a lot of oil change intervals.
Post by: highside74 on April 09, 2021, 08:58:44 AM
Change your oil regularly
Drain your water separator regularly
Use a Cetane booster like Motorcraft PM-22A ( In Washington Cetane is not regulated like octane is) it will work for all diesels not just Fords
Post by: Night goat on April 27, 2021, 02:38:44 PM
With the exception of caterpillar which retella is recommended I almost exclusively use Delo 15w40 unless specified then it’s either Delo 100 40wt or Delo 400 40wt or 30wt
Although ConocoPhillips offers an oil called PowerD which is not emission compliant however and is meant for agricultural implements and non highway industrial engines and this oil has the “good stuff” left in it like zinc and phosphorus and stuff.
The biggest thing about oil is that the cheaper stuff is periffin based and under high temp and loads it can separate break down and cook off so while Delo is the industry standard be aware of cheaper oils and read the jug and look for an API (American petroleum institute) endorsement or a certification rating like API CJ4 or similar I forget what the current rating is but hope that helps
Post by: birddogdad on April 27, 2021, 03:59:12 PM
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Post by: 2labs on June 28, 2021, 03:53:07 PM
Delo in mine for 540k+ miles. :twocents:
Dell in mine for 330k Must be a 7.3
Post by: GASoline71 on June 28, 2021, 04:31:38 PM
As a diesel mechanic, I use almost exclusively Delo with the exception being if the parts supplier offers manufacture branded oil for when the engine is still newish/under warranty
With the exception of caterpillar which retella is recommended I almost exclusively use Delo 15w40 unless specified then it’s either Delo 100 40wt or Delo 400 40wt or 30wt
My 2020 Ram 3500 specifies either MOPAR oil or Shell Rotella in the owners manual. First oil change I used Rotella T6.
Gary
Post by: Buckmark on June 28, 2021, 05:32:10 PM
Post by: huntnphool on June 28, 2021, 06:01:10 PM
Delo in mine for 540k+ miles. :twocents:
Dell in mine for 330k Must be a 7.3
:tup:
Post by: trophyhunt on June 28, 2021, 07:35:28 PM
Post by: Dirty Mike on June 28, 2021, 07:57:33 PM
Post by: Miles on June 29, 2021, 03:59:23 AM
Post by: spin05 on June 30, 2021, 12:53:28 AM
Shell Rotella T6!
T6 is not an apples to apples comparison since it’s a synthetic line. Nonetheless Shell Rotella T4 is another good choice as are most of the majors top shelf 15/40’s.
Is the T6 better than the Delo 400? I switched to T6 when costco stopped selling DELO, and it costs me about $21 more per oil change, not significant it it is a better oil.
I switched to the Rotella T-5 a few years back in the grey jug. Its been great and ive had 2 oil analysis done by a lab and they said whatever im doing keep doing it. This at 7500 mile change too.
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on March 26, 2022, 04:55:29 PM
Post by: MADMAX on March 26, 2022, 05:12:48 PM
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=delo+400+15w40&adgrpid=57632298618&gclid=EAIaIQobChMImISYvYDl9gIVUQZ9Ch0SWQjBEAAYASAAEgLCCPD_BwE&hvadid=274746800107&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=9033469&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=16307525212393696351&hvtargid=kwd-324969513758&hydadcr=24511_9910883&tag=hydsma-20&ref=pd_sl_6t0mn7mm3z_e
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on March 26, 2022, 05:16:59 PM
Delivered
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=delo+400+15w40&adgrpid=57632298618&gclid=EAIaIQobChMImISYvYDl9gIVUQZ9Ch0SWQjBEAAYASAAEgLCCPD_BwE&hvadid=274746800107&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=9033469&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=16307525212393696351&hvtargid=kwd-324969513758&hydadcr=24511_9910883&tag=hydsma-20&ref=pd_sl_6t0mn7mm3z_e
Over priced.🤬
Walmart hasn’t had it in awhile.
Post by: MADMAX on March 26, 2022, 05:38:29 PM
Walmart here has it
Check around
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on March 26, 2022, 06:14:28 PM
What ain’t ?
Walmart here has it
Check around
I did, Lynden has it but I’m not driving up there.
Post by: Dan-o on March 26, 2022, 08:27:17 PM
I bought about 20 gallons of delo 400 for like $12/gallon a year or so ago for my diesel pick up. I saw it on sale and decided to stock up.
Looks like more than double now.