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Old 05-01-2009
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Default Diesel Engine Oil Opinions

I need some info on oils and I'm hoping there is someone out there who has done some research about the following:

Does anyone have any advice on the brand and type of oil to use with the Jeep 2.8L CRD?

Are there advantages in using synthetic over mineral?

A pal of mine recommends Mobil Delvac, a totally synthetic oil that is used by most of the major trucking companies. Apparently the truckers change Delvac every 50,000kms (10 weeks or so).

What about change intervals? I got a ride with a limo driver from the airport the other day who's engine has done 480,000kms without a problem. The driver changes his oil every 5,000kms and thinks that car manufactures have a conspiracy going to make you keep your engine oil longer, so the engine blows and you get a new car sooner.

Oils ain't oils (as they say) so what should I use in my CRD to keep it peachy for a long time?