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Old 09-14-2006, 11:37 AM
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I'm gonna give this stuff a try. I couldn't track down any M1 5W40 like I've been using. I've had good luck with Rotella in my previous truck with the Cummins. Never heard any complaints about their products, and it's a good bit cheaper than the M1.
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Been there..done that
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a very knowledgeable person told me rotella is great to use. i am going to start using it on my next oil change.
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There is supposed to be a Delo synthetic that is good. I haven't seen it anywhere though.




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