Which engine oil is best for pulling 55 tons gross on a cummins isx?

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  1. Gurjap

    Gurjap Light Load Member

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    I have a cummins isx 2012, and I pull 55 tons gross. Which engine oil should I use, regular T4 or semi synthetic? And which company is better rotella or delo?
     
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  3. Gurjap

    Gurjap Light Load Member

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    And finally after how many kms should I change the oil, when using regular t4 and when using semi synthetic.
     
  4. Big Road Skateboard

    Big Road Skateboard Road Train Member

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    Lots of variables there. I'd say pulling those loads 20k miles on dino oil, 40k on synthetic.

    Synthetics definitely have advantages. May or may not be worth it. If I went synthetic, I wouldn't use a blend
     
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  5. snowwy

    snowwy Road Train Member

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    I'm Driving a 2012 isx.

    Delo400 non synthetic is what it likes.

    Motor is quiet and oil consumption is the least. It currently has a leak. Delo slows it down considerably.

    Another company I see occasionally. Uses Rotella. Their motors aren't very quiet.

    Don't even think about using mobil. The motor will sound like a tank ready to blow up.
     
  6. Judge

    Judge Road Train Member

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    Everyone uses different oils.
    Got a 2010 isx and sold a 2013 isx with 960k miles, used rotella with a gallon of Lucas it’s entire life, nonsythetic
     
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  7. Bean Jr.

    Bean Jr. Road Train Member

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    Some people swear by Lucas, some swear at Lucas.
     
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    Judge Road Train Member

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    And everyone wanted his 30-30 Winchester
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    Bean Jr. Road Train Member

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    201 Road Train Member

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    Um,,,wrong Lucas,,,he was gay, you know,,:eek:
    I used Rotella T 15-40 in my Big Cams and never had a problem.
     
  11. Judge

    Judge Road Train Member

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    I don’t care who he was banging, still had a mean rifle,. though didn’t he and Angie Dickinson make a porn movie...
     
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