Delo 400 Oil

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I know there have been previous discussions about the availability of Delo 400 oil, and options in Pensacola are somewhat limited. However, I noticed that our Sam’s Club has recently started stocking it, which may be the case for other Sam’s locations as well.

The Delo 400LE (Low Emission) is priced at $56.88 for a case of 6 gallons, which breaks down to about $9.48 per gallon. Of course, this might not be significant for those who do serious maintenance and purchase their oil by the barrel.

Dale & Paulette

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Dale,

How often do you change your oil when using Delo 400LE?

I use Mobil Delvac 1 and typically change my oil every 15,000 miles. I can’t recall the exact cost, but it’s definitely more than $9.48 per gallon.

Tuga & Karen Gaidry
2012 Honda Pilot

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Tuga,

In my opinion, Delvac is one of the best oils available for a 4-stroke diesel engine. The price of around $10 per gallon sounds about right.

I’ve also heard that the straight-weight oil that Detroit Diesel puts their name on is actually Delvac. I’ve been meaning to look into that because the multi-grade oils are definitely superior.

 

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So, Dale… what are you buying oil for? The last I heard, you sold your bus and were on the lookout for another one. Did you end up finding one?

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Tuga,

In my opinion, Delvac is one of the best oils available for a 4-stroke diesel engine. The price of around $10 per gallon sounds about right.

I’ve also heard that the straight-weight oil that Detroit Diesel puts their name on is actually Delvac. I’ve been meaning to look into that because the multi-grade oils are definitely superior.

Joe,

I’m a bit confused. I just checked my cost for Mobil Delvac 1, and it’s actually $25 per gallon, not $10. Are you saying you can find Mobil Delvac 1 for $10 a gallon?

Tuga & Karen Gaidry
2012 Honda Pilot

 

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Dale, you’re correct. I don’t own a bus anymore, but I do have a large pit. I noticed the oil and thought I’d share the information for everyone who does have a bus.

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My apologies! You must be using synthetic oil. I’ve never used it in a diesel engine before, thinking it was too pricey compared to conventional Delvac, which I change every 10,000 miles. If budget allowed, I wouldn’t hesitate to give synthetic a try, though.

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Absolutely, Joe! I use synthetic oil because it’s what Newell recommends. Since 1992, I’ve been using Mobil Delvac 1 (synthetic) 5W-40 in all three of my coaches, changing it every 15,000 miles, and I’ve had no issues so far.

Thanks for clarifying my misunderstanding of your earlier comment!

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