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dirtroad2
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Nov 17, 2014

oil for cummins 8.3

I have a Monaco diplomat with a cummins 8.3L I was told to use Rotella 15-40 W Can I use Rotella 5-40w synthtic

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  • I have been using Rotella synthic in my Cummins 5.9L for the last 150,000 miles and have had zero issues. I change it twice a year.
  • In all my 50yrs trucking, I never ever seen cummins engine use anything but 15-40 oil and the oil I use is Delo 400 15-40, I think if you call and ask cummins they will tell you the same all though some guys are trying to use a synthetic oil today. Just my thoughts.
  • absolutely and your eng will thank you & repay you with better cold starts and long life.