FUEL MILEAGE TIPS AND TRICKS FOR ALL

[luvrbus]

Detroit never said you could not use synthetic oil what they do say is" Product information about synthetic oils should be reviewed carefully since these lubricants often claimed to be of monograde viscosity

The only thing that bothers me here it sounds more like a sales pitch why not post the name of the product and let the people decide by doing their research 

Are you a dealer and what is the TBN number on the oil you are using ?

[itspaidfor]

No not a dealer and that is exactly why i will not post brand info. This post is not about oil per say its about saving fuel and efficiency. It is a 10 total base number. There are several good synthetics out there just have to do a little research. I guess the best one would be royal purple if you want to run monograde as it meets all DD specs. However I do not know if it is a true PAO oil. 

[Eagle Andy]

I like this Guy, at least he's got the Marbles to be different and if it works Great

[itspaidfor]

Higher cetane number means better starts more power & better fuel mileage.

[Stormcloud]

Or an ad for a service station in the middle of Saskatchewan!

Can't be Saskatchewan.....I see a bit of a hill in the background.   

[harleyman_1000]

 The way my 6v92 leaks I'm thinking about using some of my 60wt Harley oil in it to try and slow it down   

[muldoonman]

 Scott , Sounds like you don't have to waste time a changing your oil cause it runs though the cracks.

[wg4t50]

From all my experience I disagree with the statement concerning the higher cetane number, having more power, while it is true about the startibg better. And lowers the jelling temp.  But the higher cetane number reduces hp slightly. When we had a #1 and #2 fuel choice, the #1 was about the same as kerosene.  A small tidbit of useless info, only the DDC 2 strokes were approved for kerosene 100% Of time per AT&T KS Specs.
Dave M

[Paso One]

Can't be Saskatchewan.....I see a bit of a hill in the background.   

Hey Jim and Mark  the sign's at Blackstrap I'm sure I've seen it there.

[TomC]

Detroit Diesel, with the DD13, 15 and 16 recommends the current 15W-40 oil for the engine, and with over the road driving, also 50,000mi oil changes (oil analysis is always the bottom line answer though). Also, even with the very tight clearances (as compared to our loose 2 stroke engines) on the injectors, NO fuel additive is recommended. Only use when in cold weather to prevent gelling.
I don't use any additives, except for cold weather fuel protection. And this is from 21yrs and 1.3 million miles of over the road driving. Good Luck, TomC