Anyone use Rotella T6 Full Synthetic in their LS

[Gale Hawkins]

How often should T6 be changed, relative to other oils, either conventional or fully synthetic?

Will I do not have an LS T6 is the oil that we stock of most everything we change around the place since it is the best all around gas/diesel oil that I have ever used. I change mainly on looks since we do not put a lot of hours.

I did the first oil change on the 1980 3600 Ford that has had Rotella 15W-40 per the owner of the last 32 years. I found 2 gallon jugs of T6 that I bought 27 March 2012 and it still looked like new.

 

[Gale Hawkins]

I say, it is your tractor run what you want but why would you not run 5w? Unless you are in a southern climate I would be running 5w if there is a chance your starting your tractor in the winter; especially if you are in a northern state.

So what is the difference weight wise of a Rotella 5W-40 vs 15W-40 at 180F degrees?

 

[3Lfarms]

So what is the difference weight wise of a Rotella 5W-40 vs 15W-40 at 180F degrees?

It should be the same. The 5W-40 should pour faster when cold than 15W-40.

 

[Kc8ehd]

Just change your oil at factory recommended schedule
At the cost of T6 and amount of oil used in these tractors just doesn't warrant extended oil changes..

 

[Kc8ehd]

I called LS (would suggest you do the same) T6 full synthetic 5W40 is just fine , the 5w40 will help in cold weather starting, this is why I use it in all my equipment..

 

[DocDryden]

Just picked up a rebate coupon at TSC for Rotella T6 or T5

 

[dogcatcher]

In Astoria, Oregon at O'Reilly's Auto parts Rotella T6 is on sale for $19.99/gal! Cheapest I've found in a long time.
Rob

 

[DocDryden]

Thanks for the tip,
I'll buy some today!