oil recommendations please

[Tony Stottler]

I got a 69 IDI E350 no turbo I'm about change the oil out of for the first time. Recommendations on type of oil or always specific oil recommendation perhaps? Thanks guys appreciate it.

 

[miles1400]

i use shell rotella oil and a Ford FL-1995 filter. you will need to buy 3 gallon of oil. the oil can be bought at Napa, auto zone, advanced auto parts, and Tractor supply co. i know you can get the filter at autozone or amazon. you will need a thin band style oil filter wrench. they are the only ones that work well in my opinion.

 

[chillman88]

I run whatever 15w-40 is on sale. I usually pick up a 5gal bucket at tractor supply for $45.

I also run the FL1995 filter but I don't know if there are any fitment issues with that on a van. It's a good bit longer than stock but fits the trucks without issue.

Some people have noticed more oil consumption with Rotella, and some of us find it to not make a noticable difference. Just a work of advice if you find it using oil more you could always try another brand. My trucks burn about a quart every 1000-1500 miles no matter what oil I run.

 

[Farmer Rock]

I use shell rotella 15w 40 that I buy from tractor supply in the 2.5 gallon container since they are easier to handle, and for some reason cheaper than the 5 gallon buckets. Every tsc around me, sells the 2.5 gallons for $35, and the 5 gallons for $72, so it isn't worth me messing around with those stupid 5 gallon buckets.
I get my filters from napa.
As a wise man once said "When it comes to IDIs, it isn't the brand of oil that matters, but how often you change it"
FWIW, I change all my oil at 3k miles.

Rock

 

[79jasper]

At TSC, you can also get the house brand oil (travelers) in a 5 gallon bucket for right around $50. You can also get a hand pump to go in said bucket.

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[Tony Stottler]

Thanks you guys.esch of you shared different valuable insight. I appreciate the shared wisdom. May your travels be smooth and timely!

 

[Mishka]

I run hotshot secrets 15w40 Fleet oil and truck loves it, doesn't burn anymore oil

 

[Stu Bailey]

I used to run whatever I could get for cheap but now I have access to Renewable Lubricants Biosynthetic oil and it’s definitely noticeable. If I didn’t get an unreasonable deal on it though I’d be back to whatever tractor supply has again.

 

[Cubey]

I also run the FL1995 filter but I don't know if there are any fitment issues with that on a van. It's a good bit longer than stock but fits the trucks without issue.

It fits my 85 E350 fine. Tons of space for it.

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[Cubey]

At TSC, you can also get the house brand oil (travelers) in a 5 gallon bucket for right around $50. You can also get a hand pump to go in said bucket.

In December, I was able to buy two 2.5 gallon jugs of that oil for $32 with tax because it was on sale and I had $5 off.

It's still $2 less to buy 2 of them vs a 5 gallon bucket, at least based on the nearby store's price. (Store prices vary wildly).
https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/traveller-premium-all-fleet-diesel-engine-oil

$23 for 2.5 gallons ($46 for 5gal) vs $48 for a 5 gallon bucket. I guess if you want the bucket for some reason instead, maybe the $2 more is worth it?

 

[chillman88]

I guess if you want the bucket for some reason instead, maybe the $2 more is worth it?

Last I checked 5 gallon buckets were about $4.75 each, and a man can never have too many good friends, good dogs, or 5 gallon buckets

 

[ttman4]

can never have too many 5 gallon buckets

I look at 5 gal buckets as currency! Some folks trade/collect Bitcoins, old rare coins, stamps, autographed baseballs........ I collect 5 gal buckets!

 

[Farmer Rock]

It is all making sense now! That is why there is so many old ladies selling beat up 5 gallon buckets for $3 on craigslist


Rock

 

[Cubey]

It is all making sense now! That is why there is so many old ladies selling beat up 5 gallon buckets for $3 on craigslist

https://www.walmart.com/ip/5-Gallon-Utility-bucket-White-PN0149-Comfort-handle/407475628

 

[IDIBRONCO]

I look at 5 gal buckets as currency! Some folks trade/collect Bitcoins, old rare coins, stamps, autographed baseballs........ I collect 5 gal buckets!

For me it's cat litter pails.