Detroit 2 stroke Diesel oil

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DukeofDeere
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Detroit 2 stroke Diesel oil

Post by DukeofDeere » Fri Mar 15, 2013 6:19 am

Just off the phone with a Mobile oil tech. Only recommended oil to use when temp is low outside is Mobile Delvac Super 1300 15/40. Never synthetic oil!! Keep a close eye on oil pressure and change back to heavy oil soon as the temp outside is back up.

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Post by Paul Koski » Fri Mar 15, 2013 8:58 am

Did he say why synthetic oil is not recommended for cold weather?
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Post by DukeofDeere » Fri Mar 15, 2013 10:42 am

He was not specific when asked why no synthetic oil yet said
Oil pressure is part of it, synthetic washes seals which causes leakage.

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