B6100 - Engine oil

[Tom B6100]

Just bought a B6100. Runs great.
Going to be changing the oil and filter to start fresh.
Previous owner used regular oil.
Should I switch to a diesel rated oil?

 

[hodge]

Absolutely! Diesel rated oil has additives that a diesel engine needs. Hopefully, the engine hasn't suffered from using the wrong oil.
Welcome to the forum!

 

[RCW]

Tom - sometimes folks refer to conventional petroleum-based ("dino") oil as "regular" oil....versus a synthetic oil.

Of course, there are diesel-rated conventional oils.

I hope the previous owner's terminology was just ambiguous.

Like Hodge said, it's not a good practice to use a non-diesel oil long term.

 

[85Hokie]

Just bought a B6100. Runs great.
Going to be changing the oil and filter to start fresh.
Previous owner used regular oil.
Should I switch to a diesel rated oil?

Go to your local walmart .....get a gallon of Shell Rotela 5w-40 Diesel .....

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Shell-Ro...-Heavy-Duty-Diesel-Engine-Oil-1-gal/102646780

 

[RCW]

Go to your local walmart .....get a gallon of Shell Rotela 5w-40 Diesel .....



https://www.walmart.com/ip/Shell-Ro...-Heavy-Duty-Diesel-Engine-Oil-1-gal/102646780

What Hokie specified is what I use.

No complaints, and the 5w turns much better in cold weather over a 15w.


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