Lucas Engine Oil - Dodge Diesel

lniemeyer2 · 08-25-2011, 12:00 AM

I just seen Lucas 15-40 engine oil at NAPA for 2007 and older diesel trucks with a higher TBN. It was $15 a gallon and was wondering if anyone else has seen it or better yet used it. Looks like it was made for the older diesel trucks without the DPFs. Might have to give it a try.

Roperteacher · 08-25-2011, 12:18 AM

Hey there! I am up in Hemet. Not to far from you. I will be watching this thread! I too would like to know!

wellmax · 08-25-2011, 03:58 PM

school me.
i use shell rotella 15w40 with mopar filters in my 2005 diesel.

what does this mean? (higher TBN)

I have used Lucas products before and they are OK, but do not know if i am ready to change to their oil brand.

Thanks,
Fred

Roperteacher · 08-26-2011, 12:57 PM

I believe TBN is the thickness of the oil relative to its ability to hold contaminants away from engine parts. A real good website is bobisthe oilguy.com It has forums ALL about oil. LOL

.boB · 08-26-2011, 03:27 PM

TBN is Total Base Number. It has nothing to do with Viscosity (thickness).

"In short, a TBN (total base number) measures the amount of active additive left in a sample of oil."

http://www.blackstone-labs.com/do-i-need-a-tbn.php

http://www.performanceoiltechnology....anttesting.htm

08-25-2011, 12:18 AM	#2
Roperteacher Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hemet, CA Posts: 1,595 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Hey there! I am up in Hemet. Not to far from you. I will be watching this thread! I too would like to know! __________________ 2007 2500 INFERNO Red 6 speed Big horn 4x2. PML rear diff cover. Amsoil ATF4 in the trans. Ride Rite Air bags, GDP 2 micron Big line kit . Autometer Egt, Boost, and Fuel pressure. Valair DD HD clutch 2002 2500 4x4 Maroon 1996 2500 12V Laramie

08-26-2011, 03:27 PM	#5
.boB Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 1,235 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	TBN is Total Base Number. It has nothing to do with Viscosity (thickness). "In short, a TBN (total base number) measures the amount of active additive left in a sample of oil." http://www.blackstone-labs.com/do-i-need-a-tbn.php http://www.performanceoiltechnology....anttesting.htm __________________ 2007 Ram 2500 QC, 4x4, auto. purchased 12/15/08 Bone stock, and planned to stay that way (probably. Maybe)

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08-25-2011, 03:58 PM	#3
wellmax Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 127 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	school me. i use shell rotella 15w40 with mopar filters in my 2005 diesel. what does this mean? (higher TBN) I have used Lucas products before and they are OK, but do not know if i am ready to change to their oil brand. Thanks, Fred

08-26-2011, 12:57 PM	#4
Roperteacher Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hemet, CA Posts: 1,595 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	I believe TBN is the thickness of the oil relative to its ability to hold contaminants away from engine parts. A real good website is bobisthe oilguy.com It has forums ALL about oil. LOL