8.2 Detroit Diesel

[Gregh03]

I have an 8.2 turbo Detroit Diesel in my older motorhome. I was wondering if I can use synthetic motor oil in that motor?

 

[Will L.]

Yes, absolutely. Fully synthetic oils have a tighter molecular chain, so sometimes an oil leak can get worse if you have one. And the 8.2 is one of the engines that created the nickname of Leaktroit- not as bad as series 60, but still pay attention.

 

[Gregh03]

Yes, absolutely. Fully synthetic oils have a tighter molecular chain, so sometimes an oil leak can get worse if you have one. And the 8.2 is one of the engines that created the nickname of Leaktroit- not as bad as series 60, but still pay attention.

Thank you.