Rotella oil for diesels is what I use.  The owner's manual will specify a 
certain type and I'd use that.  


My engine is from 1989 and not a lot of hours use, but the oil turns black 
after I run the engine.  My diesel mechanic says that is not a problem.   I 
changed the oil twice many years ago and saw no improvement, so I just accept 
that.  I only use about 10 gallons of diesel fuel each year and change the oil 
in the Fall after a long run and the engine is hot.  I pull the old oil from 
the bottom of the pan and change the filter each time. 


Chuck S


> On August 30, 2019 at 4:24 PM Bruno Lachance via CnC-List 
> <[email protected]> wrote:
> 
>     Wade, are you sure the 30W is not just for the transmission? my 2GM20F 
> manual says 15W-40 for the engine and 30W for the transmission.
> 
>     Maybe it's different for your 2GM.
> 
>     Bruno Lachance
>     Bécassine, 33-2
>     New-Richmond, Qc
>      
> 
> 
>     ---------------------------------------------
>     De : CnC-List <[email protected]> de la part de Wade Glew via 
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>     Envoyé : 30 août 2019 16:04
>     À : [email protected] <[email protected]>
>     Cc : Wade Glew <[email protected]>
>     Objet : Re: Stus-List engine oil
>      
>     Thanks. Can I use a multi grade (say 10W-40) instead of the 30W 
> recommended in the engine manual?  Operating temp range here is 10-30 C 
> (50-90 F)
>     Wade 
> 
>     On Fri, Aug 30, 2019, 14:37 John Irvin via CnC-List, < 
> [email protected] mailto:[email protected] > wrote:
> 
>         > > Would not hesitate.
> > 
> >         Sent from my iPhone
> > 
> >         > On Aug 30, 2019, at 1:47 PM, Wade Glew via CnC-List < 
> > [email protected] mailto:[email protected] > wrote:
> >         >
> >         > Can I ask if I can use Shell Rotella Synthetic diesel oil in my 
> > 1986 Yanmar 2GM?
> >         >
> >         > Wade
> >         > Oh Boy 33 MK II
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