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Thomas-NC 
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 Topic: oil in a 1983 5030 allis 2 cyl diesel
Posted: 24 May 2019 at 3:06pm |
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Manual calls for straight 30 wt and says not to use multi grade oil. Will 15-40 Rotella work
Edited by Thomas-NC - 24 May 2019 at 3:36pm
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steve(ill)
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Posted: 24 May 2019 at 3:55pm |
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I can't imagine how an engine would know it had multi weight oil in it.......... 15-40 is an EXCELLENT diesel motor oil. 15 will get easy starts and fast oil pressure buildup in the winter, and 40wt is a good oil for southern US states in summer.
Edited by steve(ill) - 24 May 2019 at 3:57pm
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DiyDave
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Posted: 24 May 2019 at 5:57pm |
Don't forget to drain and replace the oil, in the injector pump, occasionally! IIRR, it has its own oil reservoir, with its own oil plug... 
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EricPA
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Posted: 25 May 2019 at 3:12pm |
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15-40 is all I've used in my 5020 in the last 10 years
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Thomas-NC
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Posted: 28 May 2019 at 6:57am |
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Thanks for the help and tips. Much appreciated!!
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ChrisS
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Posted: 10 Jun 2019 at 1:09pm |
I guess if Eric hasn't had any issues in 10 years than the injection pump doesn't care about using a multi-weight oil either. I have been trying to change all my diesel engines over to Rotella 15w-40 and just have one oil on the place. Chris
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injpumpEd
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Posted: 10 Jun 2019 at 2:12pm |
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the pump won't care! put 15W40 in it, it'll be just fine.
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