I tried rotella 15 40 in my 84 500 SEC. It was too thick and caused at least one of my automatic adjusters to collapse and stay collapsed making a noticeable ticking sound. I switched back to whatever the factory said to use and no more trouble.

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.