oil grades
My new 2016 Ford Power Stroke F 250 diesel recommends oil 5w-40 syn. oil for towing. I’ve been using 15w-40 Shell Rotella. What oil have you been using?
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If I'm not mistaken, the manual calls for 10W-30 for regular driving. Seemed odd for a diesel but they're smarter than I am for that.
I like the 5W-40 synthetic for my peace of mind. Yes, its more expensive but:
1. I feel more confident going until the computer tells me to change the oil.
2. I tow heavy with this truck 90% of the time its on the road.
3. I drive less than 7500 miles per year on this truck so I like having synthetic sitting in there for an entire year versus conventional oil.
Just my .02.
I like the 5W-40 synthetic for my peace of mind. Yes, its more expensive but:
1. I feel more confident going until the computer tells me to change the oil.
2. I tow heavy with this truck 90% of the time its on the road.
3. I drive less than 7500 miles per year on this truck so I like having synthetic sitting in there for an entire year versus conventional oil.
Just my .02.
