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Best oil for cat c 13/ oil pressure and questions on Lucas

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by united972, Oct 4, 2021.

  1. Oct 4, 2021 #1
    united972

    united972 Light Load Member

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    Hey guys what do you think would be best oil to use for a cat c13 a lot of guys are giving me different brands… what do you guys recommend and how about using Lucas oil stabilizer?


    Does it help in a cat engine should I put entire gallon of Lucas oil stabilizer in?

    Anyone know Idle and running oil pressure on c13 engine
     
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  3. Oct 5, 2021 #2
    Lostkeys

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    I have a 06 C13 KCB non dpf. I've used Mobil Delvac 15w40 for the last 10 yrs in mine. I wouldn't waste my money on the Lucas. Even when mine was burning two gallons of oil a week (before the overhaul) I still didnt use Lucas. My oil pressure runs about 40 psi at 1250 rpm.
     
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  4. Oct 5, 2021 #3
    little cat 500

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    Can use up to 20 % lucas but its a waste of time really
     
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  5. Oct 5, 2021 #4
    BoxCarKidd

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    Or a similar first line oil.
     
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