sleadhed Posted May 1, 2014 #1 Posted May 1, 2014 Has any one been using the Delo 400LE oil?? I have been using Delo since I bought new in 2007. (30K+ miles)I had bought a few gallons of the Delo 15-40 before they came out with the 400LE. The API rating does not state "energy conserving" on the 400LE However I do not want to find out the hard way that it will cause my new clutch to slip. I only have two more oil changes left of the old Delo. If it wont play well with our wet clutches, I'll have to go to another brand. Ken
Peder_y2k Posted May 1, 2014 #2 Posted May 1, 2014 Not knowing, I hesitate to answer, but Delo was formulated for diesel engines and would NOT have any energy conserving architecture as diesel engines haven't changed in terms of oil stress. I use Shell Rotella in my bikes, and it is not 'energy conserving' rated. I buy it cheapest at Walmart for around $12.00/gal. -Pete, in Tacoma WA USA
ReinyRooster Posted May 1, 2014 #3 Posted May 1, 2014 I used it last year in my Wing and loved it. Haven't had the chance yet to run it in my RSV, but I plan on it soon.
Herbie Posted May 2, 2014 #4 Posted May 2, 2014 Hey everybody, new guy to the forum just joined today. To Ken on the Delo 400LE I have used since 1st oil change 2011 Venture bought new in 2012. 12.000ish miles on the bike now no problems. I also used in my 1981 Goldwing 96,000 when I sold it. As far as I can tell The LE stands for low emissions for the new diesels.
ReinyRooster Posted June 13, 2014 #5 Posted June 13, 2014 Since doing my first oil change on my 06 and using Delo, unfortunately it seems to me that my chirping has actually gotten louder.......not what I was hoping for.
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