Originally Posted by
Orren Zook
Is anyone using synthetic motor oil in their coach? If so what brand or brands and did it perform as advertised?
Orren,
I have used Mobil Delvac 1 synthetic 5W40 since I bought the coach (49,000 miles ago). I have a 1998 series 60 (500hp) and it doesn't burn any oil to speak of. I may add about 2 quarts every 6 months. It is very expensive, but I figure it is cheap compared to the cost of a new engine.
I have used Mobil Delvac 1 synthetic 5W40 in my other Newells (87 & 93) both had 8V92s and both ran fine. I put about 110,000 miles on each engine. Total mileage on each coach was around 160,000 when I sold them.
The 8V92 did burn oil; I had to add it on regualar basis.
I never did send an oil sample off to be analyzed. I change my oil & filters at 15,000 mile intervals.
Tuga & Karen Gaidry
2012 Honda Pilot