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Hobo2
Explorer
May 29, 2018

oil temp hit 260 degrees , whats the best synethic oil

Towing my DRV up and past Vail ,CO. on I70 east my oil temp hit 260 degrees, transmission never went over 209 degrees. How hot can the oil get. Whats the best oil for heavy towing.2016 f350 dually
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Cummins12V98
Explorer III
May 31, 2018
1950panman wrote:
2005 ram 3500, cummings i have not change the oil yet, just bought this truck with 72,000 miles it does have.... 15 40.. on the sticker for next change,,,any similar commits>? lane ty in advance


Stick to 15-40, AMZ/OIL still sells the non LE Diesel Marine 15-40. I used to run 10k in my 98 12V with FleetGuard Stratapore filter every 5K. Blackstone said I could go longer.

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