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Oil for Duramax Diesel
Definitely not restoration, but this is technical.
I don't have a diesel. If I did, I would probably use Shell Rotella T6 full synthetic. In fact, I have used it in my BMW turbocharged car with outstanding results. My brother just bought a used Chevy (or GMC... can't recall) with the Duramax Diesel. I know several of you guys have similar trucks. What oil do you like?
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Amsoil is probably the best that you can get.
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I've used Rotella T6 in all of my Duramax's. It's fairly priced, readily available, and does a great job.
Of course, oil threads get highly debated. There was another thread a bit ago about oil change intervals. I myself change at 5000 religiously. Frequent oil change intervals are the absolute cheapest insurance a person has for engine life. Tim |
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I put 375k on a 2005 Duramax I ordered new and then sold it to an employee. It is still going. I then purchased a used 2005 with 61k on the clock, it now has 402K. Both always had Amsoil. I use the bypass filter and change oil every 25K. I use the Amsoil in the Allison trans as well.
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I use Amsoil as well.
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I have used the GM oil in my last 6 Duramax truck.
But I also have GM do the work. One striped oil pan bolt taught me that Have always used Rotella in all my Fords. Never had an oil problem with either Joe |
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I use Rotella T6 full synthetic 5W40 year round. Have never had any issues.
Oliver
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If it helps anyone considering....
I sign up every year as a preferred customer for $25 and get the preferred pricing. I buy in bulk for all the cars to save a little more and usually wait until they have a free shipping offer too. Even with the membership fee, and any tax added, it still ends up cheaper per quart (by about $3 a quart) than what the stores get locally for it. It is available locally, our local Napa carries all Amsoil products so if I need something in a pinch I can get it. But I usually try to plan for the year and place one order. |
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I was an Amsoil dealer for 15 years. I gave it up when I closed my rear end business, but I still use it in my Camaro transmission and rear end. I still believe it's the best oil you can get. I wouldn't have sold it if I didn't believe that.
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