farmer52 Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 the d.o.t would have to prove it. alot of guys run atf up here as a lubricant in the fuel. gg2It is my understanding that DOT will take a sample and have it analyzed (if they see "dark" fuel). Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31971-adding-oil-to-2-strokes-no-not-a-jokeserious-question/page/2/#findComment-194813 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Yeah i know red is "offroad". Clear fuel looks green to me.Agreed, ULSD can have a "greenish" tint to it but it is still "clear". Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31971-adding-oil-to-2-strokes-no-not-a-jokeserious-question/page/2/#findComment-194814 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted July 19, 2013 Author Share Posted July 19, 2013 I was told straight 40w and when I called NAPA to get some since no other parts store had straight 40 Rotela the parts guy said "what do you have, a Detroit"? - pretty funny.Just an FYI- you can usually get straight 40W in one gallon bottle cases (three per case) cheaper through oil distributors that sell retail from their warehouses. Also sometimes I get mine from Penn Detroit Diesel/Allison in Philly so if you have a DD/A shop near you check there too. Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31971-adding-oil-to-2-strokes-no-not-a-jokeserious-question/page/2/#findComment-194819 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Could also check pricing at places like Tractor Supply for straight grade oils.Jim Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31971-adding-oil-to-2-strokes-no-not-a-jokeserious-question/page/2/#findComment-194820 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Mack Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Agreed.... Never use 15W40.. even if there is a label on the engine saying so...Detroit rescinded the bulletin approving it (I have it somewhere at work).... went back to straight 40 or 30 depending on ambient temp, and it must be CF-2 low ash...however....... and there is always one of these..... I have spoken to operators of coaches, 8V92's, who still use 15W40 as it is easier and cheaper to buy in bulk, but they realise the oil breaks down quicker and therefore have halved the mileage between oil changes.your mileage may vary..!!!BC Mackowner of three green leakers..!!!JTfound the reference..http://brandon314.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/detroitdiesel_lube-oil-fuel-requirements.pdfsection 3.2... high temp shear, IIRC, the 15w40 was taking out pistons in the ring area...Chevron have a Delo100.... Walmart up here in Canuck land have a 30wt, but we do live in igloos..right? mine's melting right now.. BC Mack Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31971-adding-oil-to-2-strokes-no-not-a-jokeserious-question/page/2/#findComment-194894 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb502 Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Why put oil in a Detroit? Its just gonna leak back out! Quote "Any Society that would give up a little LIBERTY to gain a little SECURITY will Deserve Neither and LOSE BOTH" -Benjamin Franklin"If your gonna be STUPID, you gotta be TOUGH" "You cant always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you get what you need" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31971-adding-oil-to-2-strokes-no-not-a-jokeserious-question/page/2/#findComment-194932 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb502 Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Oh and I use power service or Lucas fuel additive in my diesels every other fill up. Quote "Any Society that would give up a little LIBERTY to gain a little SECURITY will Deserve Neither and LOSE BOTH" -Benjamin Franklin"If your gonna be STUPID, you gotta be TOUGH" "You cant always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you get what you need" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31971-adding-oil-to-2-strokes-no-not-a-jokeserious-question/page/2/#findComment-194934 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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