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| Author: | jlg89 [ Thu Apr 25, 2024 9:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | What oil are you running in your CRD? |
I've been running the "forum-recommended" Shell Rotella T6 15W-40 for years, but Mobil 1 has a Turbo Diesel Truck 5W-40 that looks promising. I plan to give that a try. Anyone have any experience with this or others? I'm in south-central Texas, so relatively warm climate, though we've had some colder-than-normal winters the past few years (i.e. we actually had several hard freezes). |
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| Author: | WWDiesel [ Thu Apr 25, 2024 12:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What oil are you running in your CRD? |
Best to stick with the Shell Rotella T6 15W-40 for warm weather operation. Shell Rotella also makes a T6 5W-40 if you want to run a lighter weight during cold low temperatures. I run the Rotella T6 15W-40 year round even during occasional low winter time temperatures with no issues. 
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| Author: | taroo [ Fri Apr 26, 2024 10:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What oil are you running in your CRD? |
I have only used Mobil Delvac ESP 1 (5W-40). Hope I am not screwing up!! I change every 4,000 miles. |
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| Author: | jlg89 [ Tue Apr 30, 2024 9:33 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What oil are you running in your CRD? |
There's an interesting series of "shootout" videos on YouTube that use simple but consistent and effective tests to rate various synthetic motor oils at various viscosities. Mobil1 consistently scores very high, if not tops, even against top European and Japanese oils, as well as "boutique" oils. https://www.youtube.com/@NATESINTERACTIVEAUTO/playlists The real question in my mind is which specific weight to use. When I run 15W-40, the Libby tends to burn a decent amount of oil. I also drive a MB ML350 with the V6 turbodiesel, and it does the same thing with 15W-40...but it doesn't go through 5W-40 nearly as quickly. My Diesel mechanic confirmed that behavior, and said that the ML really prefers 5W-40. The Liberty might prefer 15W-40, but I want to see what it thinks about 5W-40, and whether it burns less oil with the lighter weight. |
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| Author: | WWDiesel [ Tue Apr 30, 2024 2:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What oil are you running in your CRD? |
jlg89 wrote: There's an interesting series of "shootout" videos on YouTube that use simple but consistent and effective tests to rate various synthetic motor oils at various viscosities. Mobil1 consistently scores very high, if not tops, even against top European and Japanese oils, as well as "boutique" oils. https://www.youtube.com/@NATESINTERACTIVEAUTO/playlists The real question in my mind is which specific weight to use. When I run 15W-40, the Libby tends to burn a decent amount of oil. I also drive a MB ML350 with the V6 turbodiesel, and it does the same thing with 15W-40...but it doesn't go through 5W-40 nearly as quickly. My Diesel mechanic confirmed that behavior, and said that the ML really prefers 5W-40. The Liberty might prefer 15W-40, but I want to see what it thinks about 5W-40, and whether it burns less oil with the lighter weight. A big problem with the oil tests link you shared; there is NO comparison of API "Diesel Rated" oils that I could find, all their tests are on oils for gasoline engines. If you are using 15W-40 full synthetic oil in your CRD, be darn sure it is a API Diesel Rated oil, CH4 or higher; preferably CK4 is best. Using a Gasoline rated oil in a diesel engine is a recipe for disaster!  Note: I run Shell Rotella T6 Full Synthetic 15W-40 oil year round in my CRD and have never had to add any oil between oil changes performed every 5k miles. Some of the better oil recommendations for your Diesel engine: 
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| Author: | DieselJeepLuvr [ Tue Apr 30, 2024 3:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What oil are you running in your CRD? |
I've been running Mobil 1 synthetic in everything including my lawn mower since the 80's I've never had an oil related failure ever. I always run Mobil 1 5w-40 diesel truck formula in the Libbys. |
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| Author: | mrhemi [ Sat May 04, 2024 2:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What oil are you running in your CRD? |
I have been running Rotella T6 5W-40 for over 300000km in one CRD and over 100000km in the other CRD with no issues. Change every 10000km as per FSM. Not going to mess with success. |
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| Author: | CATCRD [ Tue May 07, 2024 12:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What oil are you running in your CRD? |
I ran Rotella synthetic 5W40 since it was new. When they changed the formulation a few years ago I switched to Lucas Magnum 15W40. Oil analysis came back as good as rotella ever did. |
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| Author: | user113 [ Mon Jun 03, 2024 8:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What oil are you running in your CRD? |
I also had really good results with Mobil-1 Turbo Diesel Truck 5W-40 years ago, but that was back when CJ-4 and CI-4+ were the current specifications and I was commuting 20 miles/day each way to work. Haven't tried it since then. I only change my oil every 30,000 miles with my FS-2500 bypass filter, and since I'm retired now that doesn't happen very often. Last oil I put in was Amsoil Turbo Truck 5W-40 in the CK-4 flavor; the Jeep seems to like it. |
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| Author: | ebbnflow [ Tue Jun 04, 2024 7:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What oil are you running in your CRD? |
I run t6 5w-40 in all my diesel vehicles. Sent from my Pixel 8 using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | Bushman5 [ Tue Aug 06, 2024 1:54 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What oil are you running in your CRD? |
I initially ran Mobil 1 Delvac in my CRD. It was ok. It worked I guess. But switching to 0W40 REDLINE full synthetic ester oil REALLY cleaned out the engine. To the point that after about 5 oil changes the oil stayed very clear even at 5000 KM’s. Plus it just ran smoother , esp under severe duty loads (sustained highway speeds of 120 km/h for 10 plus hours, low and slow 4Lo , Lo Lo crawling up very very steep grade logging FSR’s for hours in 35 - 40 DegC temps. As well I’ve run Liqui Moly 2332 Leichtlauf High Tech 5W-40 Engine Oil, and Liqui Moly 2050 Synthoil Energy 0W-40 oil with excellent results . Both are way beyond the rating needed for this engine. API SN & SP. As well I’ve added LiquiMoly CeraTec to the engine. I’ve seen significant gains in milage, and the engine runs so quiet (even with straight pipe) my diesel trucker buddies think it’s a gasser. It’s that quiet. |
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