I’d stick with what the manual says. Oil is one of the most important things for keeping your engine running a long time. It's not worth it to bend the rules.
Andrew Burton 139 Tuckerman Ave Middletown, RI USA 02842 www.burtonsailing.com http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/ +401 965-5260 > On Aug 30, 2019, at 16:04, Wade Glew via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: > > 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, <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> >> wrote: >> Would not hesitate. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> > On Aug 30, 2019, at 1:47 PM, Wade Glew via CnC-List >> > <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >> > >> > Can I ask if I can use Shell Rotella Synthetic diesel oil in my 1986 >> > Yanmar 2GM? >> > >> > Wade >> > Oh Boy 33 MK II >> > _______________________________________________ >> > >> > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each >> > and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - >> > use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >> > >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and >> every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use >> PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >> > _______________________________________________ > > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and > every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use > PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >
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