Need to change the oil in 580k typically use 15-40 non synthetic oil. but looking like synthetic oils they have additives that reduce engine wear. any recommendations?
I’ve heard of guys running synthetic HDEO in their old backhoes. It’s what the cool kids do. I’m not a fan of Brotella because it shears and the Viscosity Index falls out of spec before the rest of the addy package fails. I’m a Delo fanboi, but that’s because my local Chevron sales rep smells nice and rocks those D-cups. Knowwhatimsayin? If that ever changes, I may switch to P66.
Run Dino oil. Machine was built in Dino times, has been running Dino its whole life. What are the upsides?
In 2026, HDEO CK-4 and FA-4 categories, and now on the verge of API PC-12 for 2027, it would be very difficult to find a Dino diesel engine oil in retail packaging at your favorite store. Shell T2 is the only group II product I can think of. It’s only available in bulk and good luck finding it unless you order a tote. What I’m saying is every premium modern diesel engine oil is synthetic blend.
PAO/Class IV-based pure synthetic heavy duty engine oils are a rarity and are not generally recommended. I can’t even think of an API CK-4/FA-4 group IV oil off the top of my head.