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03-26-2012, 08:03 PM
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Is dealer recommending right oil?
I live in Wisconsin and have asked two MC dealers for recommendations on what oil to use in my 1998 Prostar 205. I have the standard engine. Both dealers have recommended Mobil Delvac. It is 15W/40 and is marketed towards deisel engines. Link below.
Is this right??? http://www.mobil.us/USA-English-LCW/...aspx?WT.srch=1 
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03-26-2012, 08:12 PM
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Yep-That's what I run in my 197 with the preditor!
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03-26-2012, 08:27 PM
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15w40 is right. That weight is for diesel and marine applications. Given that, choose a brand name conventional oil or synthetic in that weight. Most are really good oils. Some are great oils. Your move.
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03-26-2012, 08:58 PM
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Not yet another orl thread!!!!! Lol there must be a thousand threads in here on this lol
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03-26-2012, 09:08 PM
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Since you have the Vortec heads and a roller cam, any oil that meets MC specs should do fine. A good diesel oil like that is probably fine. Rotella 15W40 is another good choice.
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03-26-2012, 09:44 PM
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03-27-2012, 01:22 AM
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Good oil, and a good viscosity for marine engines. By at least 2001 (possibly earlier), Indmar was recommending 15w-40 for your engine.
I'd say your dealer is steering you in the right direction. /frank
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03-27-2012, 09:12 AM
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I was not looking for a which oil is better opinion...although I am grateful for replies like the one's from East TX Skier. I welcome opinions on what oil has worked well for you guys. My real question was the concern that the oil was marketed for diesel engines and is a different weight than what my manual says.
Just found the large Jugs of Mobil Delvac with $5 rebate at Farm and Fleet for those of you in WI. I will probably go that route unless anyone gives me a reason not to.
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