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AMSOIL 15W-40 Heavy-Duty Diesel and Marine Oil

Product code : AMEQT-EA

4.9 star rating Read 279 reviews

Customer Rating

4.9

83% would recommend

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AMSOIL 15W-40 Heavy-Duty Diesel and Marine Oil

4.9 star rating Based on 279 reviews
  • 5 star rating
    The best oil for old diesels
    By  MIKE78,  a  Verified Buyer  from  Dixon, CA  on  June 01, 2026
    The 15w-40 heavy duty diesel and marine oil is the only oil I’d use in my old Dodge Cummins 24 valve with a flat tappet valve train. The newer CK-4 rates diesel engine oils are designed for the newer emissions engines with a DPF and roller valve trains. The CK-4 oils don’t have the additive package needed to protect the older diesels because those very lubrication & detergent additives, zinc, phosphorus, & calcium, will damage the DPF and emissions equipment on newer diesels. Oil manufacturers will say the newer CK-4 and higher oils are backwards compatible, but they truly aren’t. This is coming from a guy that has an AA degree in diesel mechanics, 37 years working for a heavy equipment dealership, 17 years as a HD mechanic, 3 years as a T/C which also involved managing the oil lab, and the last 17 as a product support rep. I truly hope Amsoil continues to keep the HD 15w-40 diesel & marine oil in their line up.
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    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
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  • 5 star rating
    Has the correct API rating compared to other oil
    By  HABEEB,  a  Verified Buyer  from  AZ  on  February 27, 2026
    My last conversation with one of your reps. Im so pleased to hear that your corporation has a location now in Dubai and Iran. Hopefully not Israel.
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    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
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  • 5 star rating
    The best diesel oil for pre-emissions vehicles.
    By  HUNTER,  a  Verified Buyer  on  November 12, 2025
    Got turned into this oil by a master mechanic for Detroit Marine Diesel engines. I have never used anything else in my duramax and recommend it to anyone that doesn’t have a DPF. I use oil analysis and the results wish for themselves.
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    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
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  • 5 star rating
    All I use in my pre DPF Duramax trucks
    By  DAN,  a  Verified Buyer  from  CA  on  October 27, 2025
    This oil has a TBN of 12 and it's all I use in my Duramax LBZ trucks. Has a higher ash content not suitable for DPF trucks. Read the Amsoil article about the million mile Duramax.
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    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
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  • 5 star rating
    HD Diesel 15w-40 best for older diesel engine
    By  MIKE,  a  Verified Buyer  from  California   on  August 26, 2025
    I’ve been using the HD Diesel & Marine oil in my 2002 2500 Dodge Cummins, which is a flat tappet cam follower system. I trust the high zinc and other additives that are used in the older CG-4 & plus classification oils and Amsoil is at the top in quality. I don’t trust the “backwards compatible” statement in the use of the newer CK classification. These newer engines with DPF’s have to run the CK classification due to the ash from what oil gets by the rings and gets burned in the combustion cycle. The older high zinc and calcium additives cause problems in the current diesel emissions system, but you have to understand, these newer diesel engines are engineered for these oils. They are all running roller cam followers & roller tappets with less friction than my older flat tappet & cam follower cummins. I’m so thankful that Amsoil still offers the 15w-40 HD Diesel & Marine oil.
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    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
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  • 5 star rating
    Walter
    By  YAREMCHUK,  a  Verified Buyer  on  August 01, 2025
    Very good quality
    Bottom Line
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
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  • 5 star rating
    Great Motor Oil.
    By  ALVIN,  a  Verified Buyer  from  80421  on  July 05, 2025
    I have used this motor oil in a 2001 Ford F250. I have pulled a 38 foot fifth wheel among other things and it has never used a drop of oil. I change it once a year and I have been very impressed with the results.
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    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
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  • 5 star rating
    best oil I ever ran in a motor,
    By  GEORGE,  a  Verified Buyer  on  June 25, 2025
    great service and great product. don't use anything but amsoil
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    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
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  • 5 star rating
    Walter
    By  YAREMCHUK,  a  Verified Buyer  from  Orland Park,IL  on  April 14, 2025
    Good quality,recommended
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    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
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  • 5 star rating
    amazing quality
    By  ERIC,  a  Verified Buyer  on  February 11, 2025
    i did a full fluid flush being , front diff , engine oil , transmission, t case , rear diff . the fluid quality is out standing as for the truck now runs and rolls like new and much more quiet as before. it’s clearly more happy that it was now that all fluids are done. the g56 manual trans shifts like new now and it’s got 140k on it . highly highly recommend AMS oil. i need to do a coolant flush next so if they sell coolant i will be buying it soon. 10/10 stars
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    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
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  • 5 star rating
    So far it hasn't blown up!
    By  KEVIN,  a  Verified Buyer  from  Long Beach, CA  on  December 26, 2024
    First time changing the oil on my new to me 2003 F250 xlt 6.0L. was recommended the marine oil for the additives. We shall see
    Bottom Line
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
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  • 5 star rating
    Great product!
    By  geneo,  a  Verified Buyer  from  Idaho   on  November 03, 2024
    Using their product from front to the rear of my truck. 265,000 and still going strong.
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    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
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  • 5 star rating
    Oldtimer
    By  PAL,  a  Verified Buyer  from  Windsor, ON  on  July 05, 2024
    I am running with this oil since 2007. Caterpillar 3406E. Oil changes are way over 60K miles. Do I need to say more?
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    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
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  • 5 star rating
    Great Stuff
    By  DAKOTA,  a  Verified Buyer  from  Arkansas  on  June 05, 2024
    Have always ran Rotella or the Polaris brand oil in our Polaris Ranger Diesel. Made the switch and immediately the motor is far quieter than it has ever been. Seems to stay cleaner as well
    Bottom Line
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
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  • 5 star rating
    15w40 diesel marine oil
    By  STEVE,  a  Verified Buyer  on  April 29, 2024
    Best oil you can buy.
    Bottom Line
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
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  • 5 star rating
    Diesel and Marine
    By  KEITH,  a  Verified Buyer  from  desert southwest  on  April 25, 2024
    I have been using this oil in my Ford 7.3 for 15 yrs without a single problem. I change oil and filter every 10,000mi.
    Bottom Line
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
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  • 5 star rating
    Walter
    By  YAREMCHUK,  a  Verified Buyer  on  April 16, 2024
    Very good quality
    Bottom Line
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
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  • 5 star rating
    Synthetic 15w40 diesel oil
    By  DAVID,  a  Verified Buyer  from  Ocala FL   on  March 03, 2024
    Good price excellent product
    Bottom Line
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
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  • 5 star rating
    15/40 HD diesel oil
    By  KEVIN,  a  Verified Buyer  on  January 29, 2024
    My 04 , 5.9 cummins loves this stuff.
    Bottom Line
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
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  • 5 star rating
    Oil
    By  JEFFREY,  a  Verified Buyer  from  Personal  on  January 16, 2024
    Excellent Oil. Have used it for years in my Duramax
    Bottom Line
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
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