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Winter Oil Recommendations

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John

11-03-2000 14:05:27




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Ok, I know I saw the answer posted before but I can not seem to find it now so here goes. Does anyone have recommendations for what oil to run in the winter in a tired 1958 Power Major Diesel? During the summer I run 30 weight no problem but now that winter is approaching Minnesota I have to change my oil. I know some recommended a synthetic the last time I saw this question but I do not remember the answer. Its only been down to the 20's here and I've already had to use my "execsive" fuel button twice to get my Major to start up. I'm hoping lighter oil could help.

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John

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John in SD

11-19-2000 11:27:04




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 Re: Winter Oil Recommendations in reply to John, 11-03-2000 14:05:27  

I use 5W30 oil in all of my engines that run in cold weather. I know it is not a diesel rated oil but I haven't noticed any problems doing so. I think modern gasoline engine oils are the equvalent of a CC rating. My diesels just do light chore work in the winter. I use it in both a Major and 8600. My Case DC would use a quart of straight 10W oil almost every tank of gas. I can run several tanks of gas through before I have to add 5W30 and I think the cold starting performance of the multigrade oil is equal or better than the straight 10W.

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