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: first oil change on my d-max a lil advice on what products please


wildman738
07-16-2007, 11:57 PM
Ok I've dont a bit of research I am planning on going with oil filter
ACDelco PF2232 which I think actually came on it new? and going with shell rotella 15w40 "NON" synthetic... I went to shell rotellas site they have triple protection etc...and syn....

is the shell rotella T 15w40 the "non" syn? I believe so and this is what I plan to use.. any good or bad info on it?

thanks for any input and I change my oil 3,000-3,500 miles

DMAX154
07-17-2007, 12:06 AM
That oil is pretty good, alot seem to like it. That is what I use, and have no problems. Those that have done an oil annalyis might be able to help even more. As for the filter I have always used ACdelco on everything I have owned. However on my DMAX I use Hastings and don't have a problem with them, I feel that the AC would be fine. Also I think you could lengthen your intervals, most on here seem to go atleast 5000 miles and some go as much as 10000 miles.

Hammer 4
07-17-2007, 12:37 AM
Must different on newer dmax's, cuz my oil change light seems to come on pretty close to 3k, and my oil life readout is at 65%..I change at 3k anyways, using Delo, but that might change as per my post re: how's your oil look..

btfarm
07-17-2007, 08:33 AM
Rotella T 15w40 dino is as good a non synth. oil as any other for your Dmax. I've used it all along. I also always use AC 2232. I'd think about going to 5k to 7.5k on the oil change.

XF350
07-17-2007, 09:04 AM
I have allways used Rotella in deisel trucks and never had any problems. After the first couple oil changes I change at 5K no matter what. I use the ACDelco filter also. My Duramax came with GM filters exept the air. My buddies 8.1 came with all ACDelco filters.

Yaz
07-17-2007, 09:48 AM
Mobil Delvac 1300 Super Motor Oil 15W-40.

OldSoldier
07-17-2007, 03:02 PM
I'm using the exact stuff you plan on using...PF 2232 and Rotella 15w40 T. However, IMHO, 3/3500 is way too often to change oil...check the DIC.

wildman738
07-17-2007, 09:28 PM
alright thanks for the tips guys

CtChevy427
07-17-2007, 09:45 PM
mobil delvac 1300 super motor oil 15w-40.
x2

Unit453
07-17-2007, 09:58 PM
Vavloline Premium Blue Extreem fully synthetic. I did my oil and rear diff at 2500 miles.

My mileage dramatically improved at around 5500-6000 miles.

Future Fulltimers
07-17-2007, 10:04 PM
I'm planning on towing a 14K fifth wheel across the US into Alaska next year. I would like to run synthetic but all the 15W-40 are dino oils. Any suggestions?

Dom C
07-18-2007, 08:18 PM
I switched to Schaeffers 9000 Supreme 5w40. This extended my change interval according to Blackstone Oil Analysis. I change it around 7500 miles but the analysis shows it can go way past that mileage.