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Detroit Diesel 6-71

Discussion in 'Engines' started by Keep on Reeln, Jan 12, 2025 at 4:34 PM.

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  1. Keep on Reeln

    Keep on Reeln New Member

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    What is the best oil to use in my DD 6-71s?
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    In cool waters your looking for a CF-2, 30W.
    In warmer waters go to a CF-2, 40W.
    Shell Rotella, NAPA, Mobil and others sell this stuff.

    Your looking for that API badge of CF-2.

    If your not sure what I'm typing about on CF-2, please type back.
  3. 993RSR

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    6-71N, 6-71T, 6-71TI or 6-71TIB (no oil will save that last one)
  4. Keep on Reeln

    Keep on Reeln New Member

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    Thank you Captain Ralph
  5. Capt Ralph

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    6-71 Turbo, Inter-cooled, By-pass blower?
    My favorite..
    Massive crank bearing between each massive rod/piston throw. I have witnessed 600+ reliable HP from that block.
    3K RPM not a problem to 700+ HP.
    Like an outboard engine, the straight 6-71 was never pushed.
    I always dreamed of an inter block (between the block inlet and blower) air cooler to make a 6-71 TIAB.
    Sad that Penski did not push the 6-71TIB (6-71TIAB) on DDEC.
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    Welcome to YF.
    I run CF-2, thru my veins. Always tap on YF for DDC questions.
    Tell us more about your ship and power.
    Our members are world wide and always have ideas to help. Sometimes we get carried aweigh but we are here to help.
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  7. Beyond There

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    Low ash is required. Very important.

    "For two-stroke cycle engines, Detroit Diesel recommends lubricants with a sulfated ash content of 1.0% or less"
  8. Keep on Reeln

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    Thanks again Captain Ralph, I look forward to asking more questions. I have twin DD 6-71TIBs in my 1988 Viking 45 Convertible. I was just trying to make sure i was using the correct oil for my upcoming oil changes.
  9. Capt Ralph

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    Your zip is Maryland. Where does your boat operate and what seasons?
    Block heaters?
    Fresh or lots of hours on the mains?
  10. Capt Ralph

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    Low ash is usually covered in CF-2.
    Some brands more/less than others but the TIB change interval covers any slack in the specs.

    Oil lab reports is always the best answer to any concern or quality issues.
    I trust the OP knows this. If not, reminder; send your oil samples out to a lab often.
    Last edited: Jan 12, 2025 at 8:08 PM
  11. Keep on Reeln

    Keep on Reeln New Member

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    I keep my boat at Safe Harbor Great Oak Landing on Fairlee creek. I operate in the Chesapeake, Delaware Bays and off shore. This year I had my boat pulled at the end of of October but thinking of keeping in Longer next year for some of the fall/winter offshore bite.

    About 600 hrs since last major.
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    I'm assuming TD 506 clutches. Yes, same oil as mains.
    With block heaters, stay all with CF-2, 40W.
    No block heaters, CF-2, 30W when water temp lower than 70°f.
  13. Keep on Reeln

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    Twin Disc MG 507s
    Yes I have block heaters, Going to replace one this winter.
    Okay great CF-2 40 W
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    Yep, That's where we are at.
    NAPA Fleet 75-118 & Shell Rotella T1/40 are your best bets for engine and clutch. I recall Mobil 1640 is good also.
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    Thank you again Captain Ralph. Where do you keep your Boat?
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    <--- Currently on The St Johns river south of Jacksonville FL.
  17. Keep on Reeln

    Keep on Reeln New Member

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    Sounds nice
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    This, I prefer the Mobil Delvac.