DELO 400 LE synthetic 5w-40

racertracer · **Posted:** Sat Jan 19, 2013 12:30 pm

Here is a new oil on the block that I have been running with:

"Chevron Delo 400 LE Synthetic 5w-40, found it at the Super WalMart for under $20.00.

https://cglapps.chevron.com/msdspds/PDS ... Format=PDF

I have been searching for the meaning of the "LE" in the name and what I come up with is a 5w-40 LE made by Lubrication Engineers. I don't know if they are related.

Here: http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/10/prweb10009149.htm

Approx. 800 miles on this oil with a Bosch filter and so far so good.

dkenny · **Posted:** Sat Jan 19, 2013 4:05 pm

any chance you've done an oil analysis with old oil? what are the results?
and are you going to have it done with this oil?

-dkenny

striperman36 · **Posted:** Sat Jan 19, 2013 4:55 pm

Bosch has great specs just spun one on

racertracer · **Posted:** Sat Jan 19, 2013 6:16 pm

dkenny wrote:

any chance you've done an oil analysis with old oil? what are the results?
and are you going to have it done with this oil?

-dkenny

No I haven't and I wasn't planning on it. But you can always take the lead and be the trail blazer.

Actually my little rig has never sounded so good.

LS12FAST4U · **Posted:** Sat Jan 19, 2013 6:54 pm

I sell parts for a living and over 90% of the diesel oil I sell is Delo. Everyone swears by it. I'm using the synthetic Delo as well and I have had no problems.

Srytrucker · **Posted:** Sat Jan 19, 2013 7:28 pm

Looks good what do you make of Zinc content 0.127% would that make more than 1200 Ppm or so. I did use Delo in my big rig with good results now this particular formutaion boast of good soot handling with EGR engines & CI 4 rating , so my only concern is on zinc content. I am mighty impressed by Bosch DP 3500 filter already have it sitting in garage for next oil change. Thanks.

CIMARRON13 · **Posted:** Sat Jan 19, 2013 7:34 pm

I have been wondering about this oil. Costco always has for a good price.

MRausch82 · **Posted:** Sat Jan 19, 2013 10:14 pm

I thought the Delo LE line was for "low emissions" applications, i.e. newer diesels...

racertracer · **Posted:** Fri Jan 25, 2013 6:31 am

Chevron Delo® 400 LE SYNTHETIC SAE 5W-40
http://www.deloperformance.com/docs/Del ... 041310.pdf

Purchased from the Super WalMart:
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Chevron-Delo- ... g/20896087

Along with a Bosch 3500 Distance plus Oil filter also purchased from WalMart.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Bosch-Distanc ... s/17243925

Along with the Rislone ZDDP additive, purchased from Advanced Auto
http://barsproducts.com/catalog/view/22 ... tment-4401

My CRD has never driven smoother or sounded quieter. And another observation is that I can now hear the distinct sound of the turbo spool at the very slight touch of the pedal, where as before I hardly ever.

I have been using this formulation for the past 1600 miles and I am very impressed.

Report back with your findings if you decide to try it.

LS12FAST4U · **Posted:** Sat Jan 26, 2013 12:35 pm

I'm on my third oil change after using this. Oil is cleaner but I also have the Eco tune from gd. As posted above the little tractor does run smoother and the turbo is definitely more noticeable but not obnoxious. I change my oil every four thousand miles and I drive 90% freeway.

LS12FAST4U · **Posted:** Sat Jan 26, 2013 12:35 pm

I'm on my third oil change after using this. Oil is cleaner but I also have the Eco tune from gd. As posted above the little tractor does run smoother and the turbo is definitely more noticeable but not obnoxious. I change my oil every four thousand miles and I drive 90% freeway.

factory53 · **Posted:** Sat Feb 02, 2013 6:54 pm

Anyone have a part number for the Bosch oil filter? I'm going to use the same oil and filter combination, hoping to get this done this week.

Cheers and thanks in advance!

skates04 · **Posted:** Sat Feb 02, 2013 8:51 pm

Bosch #3500

joelukex4 · **Joined:** Thu Sep 29, 2011 4:54 pm **Posts:** 386

have yet to find the Delo at any Walmarts in the Midwest. That is why I still use the Shell Rotella.

skates04 · **Posted:** Wed Feb 06, 2013 3:02 am

Got lucky and found it at my local Walmart, 20 bucks a gallon, which I believe is cheaper than Costco...

BTW you can get this oil on Amazon.com, its spendy but at least ships free, 33 bucks a gallon, or you can get a case of 4 gallons for 110.00 and free shipping. .

joelukex4 · **Joined:** Thu Sep 29, 2011 4:54 pm **Posts:** 386

You must live out east. They are the only Walmart's that carry the Delo synthetic. Must be a test region.

Rabert · **Posted:** Wed Feb 06, 2013 2:00 pm

My local Wal Mart just started stocking it. I changed over this weekend w/Bosch 3500 EP. Seems like they just started stocking the Bosch 3500 EP also. Maybe a slow distribution. You should be able to look it up on walmart.com and search stores for availability.

skates04 · **Posted:** Wed Feb 06, 2013 4:33 pm

joelukex4 wrote:

You must live out east. They are the only Walmart's that carry the Delo synthetic. Must be a test region.

Nope, Walmart in Rifle, Colorado. Most of the major parts stores out here carry it as well.

Srytrucker · **Posted:** Wed Feb 06, 2013 5:18 pm

I got mine at Malwart Marysville WA, it was a free ship to store deal and I could not get them to ship to Bellingham as it seemed like deal was for Metro Seattle only.

Srytrucker · **Posted:** Wed Feb 13, 2013 11:38 pm

Changed the oil and Filter (Bosch DP 3500) and it runs smoother than Shell rotella T6 at 40 MPH and over i can not hear the tractor rattle and cold start has improved too. So far happy to switch over to this oil and filter deal.

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