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Synthetic oils

trezone Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2 Oklahoma

2004-07-21          91540

Hey Everyone
I'm new to this forum.I just bought a Yanmar 1601D,and was wondering if it was ok to use synthetic oil in these diesel engines.If not what would be the best?

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Synthetic oils

DRankin Join Date: Jan 2000 Posts: 5116 Northern Nevada   Pics

2004-07-21          91544

There are several very good synthetic oils on the market with "C" ratings for diesel engines, not the least of which is good old Mobil 1.

The best deal out there is Shell Rotella, a 5w40, full synthetic, specially formulated for diesels that is available at WalMart for about $13 per gallon. I use it in everything.. lawn mowers...Camry.... and tractors. ....

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trezone Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2 Oklahoma

2004-07-21          91563

Thanks DRankin for the reply I just happened to be on my way to Walmart later today I will check for the Shell Oil. ....

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beagle Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 1333 Michigan   Pics

2004-07-21          91601

trezone, it is recommended by most manufacturers not to run synthethic oils until after the break-in period of the engine. Not that familiar with Yanmar Models to know if your tractor is new, but if it is a new machine, you probably shouldn't run synthetics until after the first, and some prefer second oil change (100hrs). ....

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