Engine oil

[1930]

I’ve read that once synthetic oil is used there’s no turning back to a conventional?
Any truth to this?

I want to start running this in my B6100 and my L 2501 with the cost of Rotella synthetic oil getting so high

 

[Tinhack]

Synthetics contain different detergents, seal-swellers, and other additives, but there's nothing there preventing you from going back to normal oil.

Synthetic oil is a man-made lubricant created through chemical modification or synthesis of various materials, primarily petroleum-based components. While it can be derived from crude oil, it's distinguished by its highly refined, controlled molecular structure and the addition of specific additives to enhance performance.

 

[RayIN]

Years go a man wrote this article with help from several oil companies. I think you''ll find it interesting. At the time of writing, he included links to substantiate everything he wrote.
Synthetic oils_aren't???

 

[Fugawi69]

I’ve read that once synthetic oil is used there’s no turning back to a conventional?
Any truth to this?

I want to start running this in my B6100 and my L 2501 with the cost of Rotella synthetic oil getting so high

Nothing wrong with Rotella T4, it will do a good job.

 

[5030]

T4 is a semi synthetic btw. I like the T6 simply because it flows easier in cold temps which makes starting a cold motor easier. I use T6 in everything from the lawnmowers to the generators to the motorcycles. I get mine in bulk from my supplier. The more you buy at one time, the less it costs so I get mine in 55 gallon drums.

 

[RayIN]

T4 is a semi synthetic btw. I like the T6 simply because it flows easier in cold temps which makes starting a cold motor easier. I use T6 in everything from the lawnmowers to the generators to the motorcycles. I get mine in bulk from my supplier. The more you buy at one time, the less it costs so I get mine in 55 gallon drums.

Ya, most people think it's only for diesel engines; in reality it's made to withstand higher temperatures and contains an additive to keep soot in suspension instead of caking in low spots.
I shoulda been buying in bulk too, my Cummins ISC engine in the MH takes 7 gallons for an oil change.

 

[Midniteoyl]

Rotella T6 is $25/gal at Tractor Supply.. And $23.50 at Walmart.

Of course T4 is $18 and $16, respectfully.

 

[1930]

Rotella T6 is $25/gal at Tractor Supply.. And $23.50 at Walmart.

Of course T4 is $18 and $16, respectfully.

I understand you get what you pay for typically but Walmart just recently had it for just under 14.00 gallon

 

[Midniteoyl]

I understand you get what you pay for typically but Walmart just recently had it for just under 14.00 gallon

The T6? Did I miss that deal, dang it?

 

[nyone]

Rotella T6 is $25/gal at Tractor Supply.. And $23.50 at Walmart.

Of course T4 is $18 and $16, respectfully.

Is it really worth saving less than $10?

Btw rotella is doing there rebate now. Check there website.

 

[Tinhack]

I can remember when the good motor oils were around 39 cents a quart. Store and discount brands were around 19 cents a quart. The cost of an oil filter was always higher than the oil. Usually $2-$3.

 

[Midniteoyl]

Is it really worth saving less than $10?

Btw rotella is doing there rebate now. Check there website.

For the T4 vs the T6? Totally up to the user. I, personally, use the T6 but I would guess that if you are having to change the oil pretty frequently, like in construction where you can put 100+ hours on a machine in a week or 2, the cheaper oil would be more desirable.

 

[5030]

I can remember when the good motor oils were around 39 cents a quart. Store and discount brands were around 19 cents a quart. The cost of an oil filter was always higher than the oil. Usually $2-$3.

So do I and I have a few coated cardboard quarts with metal ends of Valvoline motor oil that you have to open with a church key on the shelf. I should sell them. One has a price tag on the top. 30 cents at Western Auto.

 

[Tinhack]

So do I and I have a few coated cardboard quarts with metal ends of Valvoline motor oil that you have to open with a church key on the shelf. I should sell them. One has a price tag on the top. 30 cents at Western Auto.

I worked at my dad's gas station in high school. We had a few of those high-end push-in spouts. Sometimes you still needed to use a funnel. The church key was always a good standby. My uncle used to carry one of those in his pocket. But it wasn't for opening oil cans.

 

[5030]

Back then, peevo bottles all required them.

 

[WinterDeere]

I've switched from dino to synthetic and back several times, on various engines. Never had any trouble, and all of those engines are still running today, many years after having gone back and forth.

I do try to avoid mixing them, though. I honestly don't know if it's a problem, but I always worry about compatibility.

 

[jyoutz]

I worked at my dad's gas station in high school. We had a few of those high-end push-in spouts. Sometimes you still needed to use a funnel. The church key was always a good standby. My uncle used to carry one of those in his pocket. But it wasn't for opening oil cans.

I also remember those cans and I had one of those metal push in spouts in my truck toolbox. I likewise remember going to full serve gas stations as a kid with my dad and the attendant always checked the oil. Frequently those 1960s era cars were “down a quart” and the attendant would add the oil along with refueling and washing the windshield.

 

[jyoutz]

I've switched from dino to synthetic and back several times, on various engines. Never had any trouble, and all of those engines are still running today, many years after having gone back and forth.

I do try to avoid mixing them, though. I honestly don't know if it's a problem, but I always worry about compatibility.

Since they sell synthetic blend oils, I don’t think mixing is a problem.

 

[WinterDeere]

Since they sell synthetic blend oils, I don’t think mixing is a problem.

Yeah, I've always wondered about that, whether there was something more to "blends" than just mixing the two. Not knowing, I've just always played it safe, and used one or the other, never the two mixed.

 

[Midniteoyl]

The Additive Package is different between Dino, Synthetic and Blends..

Of course, they are also different between Brands, Weights, and 'Type' (Diesel, High Mileage, etc), but still..