I've owned 9 Mercedes diesels to date, including my latest toy - a 1963
190Dc. And I have run Shell Rotella-T 15W-40 in all of them.

I have tried Mobil-1 and although Mobil-1 great oil, it soot's-up just as
fast as DINO oil. So I just change the DINO oil often.

Thanks, Tom Hargrave
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From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf Of
Dennis Haynes
Sent: Friday, November 02, 2012 4:42 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Diesel Oil?

My choice would be one of the Diesel specific oils. I am a synthetic guy and
I also favor the Mobil 5w-40 truck oil or Delvac 1. Equals are Shell Rotella
or Chevron Delo. Castrol and others have Diesel specific oils. Regular oils
of this type will usually be a 15w-50. The synthetics at 5w-40 offer cold
weather starting and fuel economy advantages. Oil change intervals are best
determined by oil testing. Soot is the major contaminant. Good filtration is
the solution.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Dana Mueller
Sent: Friday, November 2, 2012 12:33 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Diesel Oil?

Greetings all - What's everyone's favorite oil for 1982 1.6l Diesel Engine
Westie?

Last time I looked, a 15-40 diesel weighted oil did the trick. Synthetic or
Standard Oil?  Thoughts, opinions, snide remarks?

Thanks in advance,

-dm
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