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Sep 5, 2018 | 11:05 AM

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Dodgeguy1986

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just purchased a 1989 D350 w/360. best engine oil to use? 298*** km

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Sep 5, 2018 | 11:18 AM

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Does your oil cap specify the oil type? What the manufacturer recommends is usually what's the best to use. Welcome to the forum.

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Sep 5, 2018 | 12:21 PM

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any oil as long as it registers on the dipstick. these old trucks really don't care. personally i run shell rotella 15w40 since it is a bit thicker and has extra cleaning additives to keep the engine clean

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Sep 5, 2018 | 12:25 PM

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no, I do believe its a replacement cap as it doesn't say.

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Sep 5, 2018 | 12:35 PM

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the factory caps on these trucks never told you what oil was suppose go in the engine anyways.

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Sep 5, 2018 | 05:57 PM

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What's you oil pressure like hot at idle? If it's on the low side use a thicker oil.

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Sep 21, 2018 | 10:06 AM

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Mine doesn't leak or burn oil so I use 10-40 synthetic

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