Conventional Diesel Engine Oils vs The Synthetics

Conventional Diesel Engine Oils vs The Synthetics - Which Is Better?

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Conventional Diesel Engine Oils vs The Synthetics - Which Is Better? In this video, Dave compares the conventional old school diesel engine oil to the newer synthetic oil.
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@SmartTrucking 2 жыл бұрын

Good day to you, Big Strappers. Thanks for checking out today's upload. What are your thoughts on the Synthetic oils? Synthetic or the conventional oils? Love to hear what you're thinking.

@stevetorres76 2 жыл бұрын

I found out how good synthetic is by watching project farm. Where he tests it vs conventional though many different conditions.

@SeeSaw99 2 жыл бұрын

I switched to full synthetic in my 2016 Paccar and it was an immediate noticeable difference. Ran cooler, quieter and fuel mileage ticked up a bit. Definitely worth it to me.

@fredbezemer394 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, let the mega carriers and their test pilots do all the testing with the new technologies for sure

@MrMan-ol4ic 2 жыл бұрын

My buddy used Shell rotella in his Chevy pickup. He used 15w40 and put over a mill in a half on that 350 Chevy engine. It finally dies about 6m ago. He never had a issue at all with.

@claymonroe 2 жыл бұрын

I've only been trucking for a few years so I appreciate some old school perspective. Thanks!

@evguenimertodjan9783 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, love old school thinking, we need more videos like that. Thank you for your work and effort!

@leoromo7845 2 жыл бұрын

I've had my 2006 century for 10 years and I've used nothing but synthetic. More expensive but worth it.

@alialmamun9769 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video, I avoided getting into so much trouble simply by watching your videos. For example driving in clusters, letting off to let the other guy in so it doesn’t cause a road rage situation because of him moving slow. Mountain driving, keeping a safe distance. Genuinely appreciate the content.👍

@SoCal780 2 жыл бұрын

Well as you know, I’ve been a big believer/user of synthetic oils for many years now. I use AMSOIL Heavy Duty Diesel & Marine synthetic for my Cummins ISX. Since I made the switch, my fuel mileage has improved and my engine runs noticeably much smoother. Yes, it’s more expensive, but so is an overhaul. I have over 1.5 million miles on this engine and it’s still going strong. 💪

@AlbertoGonzalez-tc2ju 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it OG!!!

@lashlarue7924 Жыл бұрын

Nice review, boss!

@phillipgarrow2297 2 жыл бұрын

I've always used Mobil delvac it's been around for a long time never had a problem

@kennethobando5755 2 жыл бұрын

I vouch for castrol , semi synthetic, fleet I worked for had alot of high hour trucks, 20,000 and more hours and they almost all ran very good.

@fozman845 2 жыл бұрын

I use delvac 15w/40 winter - summer no issues. When I check oil if I feel any kind of medium sticky tackiness I head home and change oil which averages around 25k miles.

@jeff9062 Жыл бұрын

Been running Amsoil synthetic for a while, what I've noticed is when the truck sits for around a week upon start up it's pretty loud for a few seconds. Like the run off or oil draining down is more noticeable with full synthetic.

@VitoVeccia 2 жыл бұрын

15W-40 is time proven oil. Granted, the synthetic oil is hands down best for the winter. But the 15W-40 can still hold it's own. We had an entire fleet of VT-365 engines that obviously, where super picky when it came to viscosity. And they fired up every time cold using the 15W-40 oil. But when we switched to synthetic oil, we had alot of injector problems. Usually, no start conditions with a hot engine. I'm sure buying the cheapest injectors on the market didn't help though.

@Capitanvolume 2 жыл бұрын

As a mechanic for a small outfit, all old iron. We use conventional 15w40 and change it every 250 hours, its cheaper and changing it often works well. Never do engine work. We use a oil heater in the winter, and webasto heaters for out of town. Synthetic is excellent for extended intervals OTR. We are back at the shop every day so we can always change oil.

@naldztv5 2 жыл бұрын

Nice tips for beginners

@morthomer5804 2 жыл бұрын

👍 keep on keeping on

@seedycanuck1739 2 жыл бұрын

In Yukon we would drain engine oil in a steel can, bring inside for the night. Add kerosene to tranny and diffs so they would not freeze up. then along came Syn ...

@spymaine89 2 жыл бұрын

thank you

@spencermalone597 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed Synthetic is actually pretty incredible for all conditions. I don't have experience with the diesel side, however in my unleaded it definitely runs quieter. Again not sure about diesel but for unleaded it also lasts easily 2-3x as long which pretty easily justifies extra cost because it ends up being less because you only change your oil 1-2 times a year max even with old cars. I'm with you on this one synthetic is a blessing.

@b.s.tkennels4035 2 жыл бұрын

I still use shell rotella in my DD, & I've been thinking about switching over, to see if she like its.

@MrWhatis 2 жыл бұрын

i switch in my car in 2005, have not plug in my cars since 2007. living in Winnipeg .you know how cold it can get, never have a problem starting my cars. i driver a company truck , so it gets what they give me.

@willarddevoe5893 2 жыл бұрын

Synthetic is ultrarefined for cold climates. In normal situations, just changing oil and filters on time and not using a dirty funnel is your best choice.

@containerguru4477 2 жыл бұрын

Depends on the engine. I use a synthetic or synthetic blend unless the engine manufacturer specifies something different. I also still change the oils at the conventional intervals. I'm a firm believer in the Lucas additive.

@nicks6377 2 жыл бұрын

Off topic: Your simple advise for instantly knowing which way to turn the wheel based on where you want the trailer to go..... Only have been driving for a year and I used to point the direction I want the trailer to go and turn the wheel the opposite direction.... and yes I would make these physical gestures down low so no one would see.... Turn the bottom of the wheel in the direction you want the trailer to go PERFECT. SIMPLE, APPRECIATED

@larryborkstrom3580 2 жыл бұрын

I like shell Rotella but I use what the company gives me to use I believe 10 /30

@donaldbrowning4602 2 жыл бұрын

always wise to wait awhile and let them get the bugs out,or figure out it's junk.always change oil on schedule cheapest thing you can do

@timmay2k 2 жыл бұрын

The newer trucks are specific on there oil types. I know my paccar doesn’t like 10w30. I use mobil delvac 15w40. Has over a million miles on 2016 579. Doesn’t lose oil in between intervals. It usually stays gold bronze color till 7500 miles. Mobil is all I use.

@sstevocamaro 2 жыл бұрын

I like Delvac 15w 40w

@bobc.5698 2 жыл бұрын

I use Rotella to in my klr650

@cigarsboozeandnews9726 2 жыл бұрын

Is the cat 3406 a good engine? And what would an 18 speed and a 3.73 ratio be good for. I’m gonna buy my own truck finally

@JS-jv6rg Жыл бұрын

Would you still recommend using synthetic in cold weather and conventional in summer time or perhaps synthetic blend?

@chrisborey575 2 жыл бұрын

I have a T-680 KW it has 790.000 miles on it And asking if I should still use 15-40 WT Or use full sen.

@mikef6706 Жыл бұрын

Have you noticed a lower oil psi with the synthetic same weight oil? Thank You

@JuneBugginTrucking 2 жыл бұрын

Is it just me, but I can’t seem to find any Synthetic Oil at any of the truck stops anymore. I use Shell Rotella 15 W 40 Synthetic but for the pass couple of months I can’t seem to find them anywhere.

@wolftrainservicesltd6418 2 жыл бұрын

And a alchohol sniffer to in winter

@thatoneguy985 2 жыл бұрын

I use Rotella in my duramax

@skinny-peters-JR. 2 жыл бұрын

Company I work for...uses... 10w30. Semi blind Castrol. ..

@deanh7190 2 жыл бұрын

Most common sense review yet👍.

@cmte.brazinazzo2061 Жыл бұрын

I'm trying the watery 5w30, in my MB, forca year now. Still didn't blew yet. 🤞

@Graveltrucking 2 жыл бұрын

Must be a little pricey oil change running T6 in the Cat, I guess in Onterable where you guys have winter 6 months of the year T6 makes a difference. Don't get me wrong I use synthetic oil in my light duty vehicles, right now Shell Products are hard to get in Western Canada or at least where I live. I've actually started using Klondike Lubricants made in BC I like them, especially their grease far superior to anything shell makes.

@Filipp81 4 ай бұрын

Is it safe to switch between oil weights during the different seasons? Winter 10w30 and summer 15w40?

@rickysons6362 7 ай бұрын

What do you think about pdi tuner is it worth it orr not

@donaldbrowning4602 2 жыл бұрын

have you heard what it cost to r&r dt12 tarn's

@wolftrainservicesltd6418 2 жыл бұрын

Like my n14 cummins

@mattm9621 8 ай бұрын

What weight is the T6 is it the same as the conventional

@greenmax96 2 жыл бұрын

Did i see you on shipping wars?

@robertkiell 2 жыл бұрын

i just can't stress enough.... BUY Synthetics reason y: longer oil change and make engine run smoother

@slimanus8m Ай бұрын

What did you mean by emissions engines? DPF?

@mewithouttherandomnumbers 2 жыл бұрын

I heard that the Rotella isn't the same as it used to be. Companies can change their product to save a dime, but still keep the same branding.

@timothym2241 8 ай бұрын

Blended oil? Or do you mean multi grade?

@kennetsilva1 8 ай бұрын

is it the t6 15w40?

@largecarken8504 29 күн бұрын

T6 5w40 or 10w30 or 15w40?

@RhenishHelm 2 жыл бұрын

I'm drinking from those same mugs as I watch this.

@wolftrainservicesltd6418 2 жыл бұрын

00 40 in winter. Sinthetic pil yuk. Rotella best. 15w40 other months. My other truck 3406b

@halkael2317 2 жыл бұрын

Proof that an old dog can learn new tricks 🤣

@UtahTaffer 2 жыл бұрын

Synthetic for the win, even though it's only in my car. It just runs better.

@sspp3065 2 жыл бұрын

Y'all need to watch videos on why synthetic oil is far superior to conventional the main reason is because over time it doesn't lose its properties as fast as conventional. We are talking conventional looses half its heat and lubrication properties in halfway through its change interval time.

@jeffbronowicz3264 2 жыл бұрын

Totally disagree, I know many old cat mechanics, I run two cat engines, a 5ek, 2ws, those older engines are not designed to run on synthetics, 1lw, 6ts, 1mm, are other older cat engines, synthetic oil, na!

@sebastiangarla8558 2 жыл бұрын

Agreeing w u 100% on older CATs using non synthetic oils. Bought my '03 KW 900L from an ole-timer that retired in '17. It's got the 6NZ motor in it. He was very anal about maintenance on it. Told me never 2 put anything in it but 15w30/40 oil if I wanted 2 have the truck 4 a long time. He redid the engine at 1.28 mil. and bought it from him at 1.55. So right now I'm at 1.9 mil. and she still rips... Lol ! I'm never selling it, even though I've had numerous offers in 4 yrs. I've owned it

@otrogreandcorgi9818 2 жыл бұрын

Take all that used motor oil and refine it into black diesel. 2 pumps 2 filters and a centrifuge. 80% treated motor oil 20% gasoline blended. And basically you can make all the electricity for your shop. As well as having an air compressor. Heat and water heater all from the same oil source. I wouldn't recommend running in a modern diesel truck though. Too many sensors. And I don't know if it's possible state by state or province by. But with the excess electricity you'd have to wonder if you could pump it back into the grid and get a paycheck. Considering a diesel truck has what 11 gallons of oil. Somebody with a small fleet could obviously run a diesel generator 24/7 using up the refined black diesel that's a normal thing.