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oil for cummins 8.3

dirtroad2
Explorer
Explorer
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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john_bet
Explorer
Explorer
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.
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RLS7201
Explorer
Explorer
Read carefully Bob is the oil guy, motor oil university 101-201 and then decide what works for you.

Richard
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Johnny_G1
Explorer
Explorer
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.
98 Mountain Aire 34' 210 Cummins Puller and 2001 dodge dully with all the toy's, 400 + hp pullin a 2001 32.5' Okanogan 5th wheel, new to us after 5 yrs with the 28' Travel Aire. Lots of fun.

64thunderbolt
Explorer II
Explorer II
absolutely and your eng will thank you & repay you with better cold starts and long life.
Glen
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Ductape
Explorer
Explorer
Yes.
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