2017 3.5 EB Oil Preference
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I have heard of people going to Rotella because of this. It is engineered to be a diesel oil. The additive packages (Not just ZDDP) are going to be different because of this. If I recall, the biggest difference is in the type and amount of detergents used.
Like I said, do your own research and make your own decisions.
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Nor do you have a 3d Generation Expedition the owners of which are the audience for this section of the forum.
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It’s intended as a joke Chucky. Lighten up Alice.
Rotella may indeed be used in both gas and Diesel engines.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shell_Rotella_T
https://www.bobistheoilguy.com/foru...otella-diesel-oil-in-a-gas-engine#Post2237325
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shell_Rotella_T
https://www.bobistheoilguy.com/foru...otella-diesel-oil-in-a-gas-engine#Post2237325
You must not have read previous posts.
We are discussing oil w high levels of ZDDP for flat tappet engines not modern engines.
why wouldn’t I? Especially for flat tappet motors.
You do know what flat tappets are right?
Not for use in catalytic converter engines and Expeditions depending on year is either 5-20 or 5-30. Again, you say you own a 2000 Expedition yet this particular forum is on the modern EB ...why not stick to what you know? If someone were to ask about oils in a 2000 that would be right up your alley.
The amount of incorrect info in this thread is amazing!
I don’t even want to start.
FYI - Rotella has a Gas formulated oil. It is getting really good reviews and test results.
Also, Diesel oils can be used in gas motors as long as they meet the standards that motor requires. Most of the time it is a waste, because diesel oils typically cost more. They need additional additives to deal with sheer and other unique diesel needs, like dissolving solid particulate matter.
One statement was made above...and is by far the most accurate in the whole thread.
Any premium brand made oil will do fine if changed regularly.
Generally a blended oil will last longer that 100% Dino, and synthetic will last longer than a blended. Even modern Dino oils can go WAY past the 3K of olden days.
If you have an oil life display, listen to it. It factors MANY things into its calculation, including start cycles, idle time, average length of drive, average speed, date(how long since last oil change), ambient temp and several other things.
If you are changing your oil every 3K and aren’t in a harsh environment constantly flogging or towing, you are just wasting money...that is all.
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I don’t even want to start.
FYI - Rotella has a Gas formulated oil. It is getting really good reviews and test results.
Also, Diesel oils can be used in gas motors as long as they meet the standards that motor requires. Most of the time it is a waste, because diesel oils typically cost more. They need additional additives to deal with sheer and other unique diesel needs, like dissolving solid particulate matter.
One statement was made above...and is by far the most accurate in the whole thread.
Any premium brand made oil will do fine if changed regularly.
Generally a blended oil will last longer that 100% Dino, and synthetic will last longer than a blended. Even modern Dino oils can go WAY past the 3K of olden days.
If you have an oil life display, listen to it. It factors MANY things into its calculation, including start cycles, idle time, average length of drive, average speed, date(how long since last oil change), ambient temp and several other things.
If you are changing your oil every 3K and aren’t in a harsh environment constantly flogging or towing, you are just wasting money...that is all.
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