09-16-2016, 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by JFP in PA
I would not go any lighter than a 5W-40, prefering a 10W-40 in warm climates due to improved film strenghts. I would also focus on ZDDP content.
There are several brands worth looking at, in cluding Joe Gibbs, Motul, Castrol, and even some of the Shell Rotella's.
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JFP, I thought the Shell Rotella Full Synthetic is just for Diesel Engines, is that correct?
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09-17-2016, 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Slate 01
JFP, I thought the Shell Rotella Full Synthetic is just for Diesel Engines, is that correct?
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Yes. Many diesel oils are very high temp/high shear resistant Group IV oils, with very high ZDDP levels because they do not use cats.
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09-17-2016, 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by JFP in PA
Yes. Many diesel oils are very high temp/high shear resistant Group IV oils, with very high ZDDP levels because they do not use cats.
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Sorry for sounding like an idiot, but should I use Rotella in my 986 or not? Because I thought you were recommending that I use Rotella T6 Full Synthetic 5/40W
Sorry to bug you but I am due for my next oil change and I just want to get it right.
Thank you
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09-17-2016, 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Slate 01
Sorry for sounding like an idiot, but should I use Rotella in my 986 or not? Because I thought you were recommending that I use Rotella T6 Full Synthetic 5/40W
Sorry to bug you but I am due for my next oil change and I just want to get it right.
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Yes, you can use the Rotella T6. You could also use Joe Gibbs DT40, which is another excellent choice.
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09-17-2016, 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by JFP in PA
Yes, you can use the Rotella T6. You could also use Joe Gibbs DT40, which is another excellent choice.
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Thank you so much for the info 
Just ordered my JG DT40 from Amazon.
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Last edited by Slate 01; 09-17-2016 at 04:11 PM.
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09-17-2016, 08:16 PM
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I have my supply of DT40 and NAPA Gold 1042 filter for my pre-hibernation oil change.
Found that the local NAPA Auto Parts can get the stuff for pretty much what I paid when I was in Bristol last summer.
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