!5-40 Rotella oil

[Orange man hero]

Have put in tractor this spring. Wondering if too thick. Seems I hear rough metal noise when I start it at 40/50 degrees F. Maybe just my imagination?

 

[jyoutz]

Have put in tractor this spring. Wondering if too thick. Seems I hear rough metal noise when I start it at 40/50 degrees F. Maybe just my imagination?

I use the same multi-grade in Valvoline. Never had an issue.

 

[Runs With Scissors]

I would doubt that it is causing any problems. I have used Rotella 15w-40 in my trucks year round here in Mi for 20+ years and never had a problem.

It's a good diesel oil for sure.

I use the Kubota 10w-30 in the tractor because I like the lower winter number and it says "Kubota" on it.

I also use "Yamaha Lube" full synthetic in my outboard, again it is 5W instead of 10W and it says "Yamaha" on it.

As illogical as it is, I only use "brand specific" oils in my "toys", but my wife minivan gets Wally World synthetic, cause in my twisted head, thats "good nuff"..........totally illogical, I know.

 

[MountainMeadows]

As illogical as it is, I only use "brand specific" oils in my "toys", but my wife minivan gets Wally World synthetic, cause in my twisted head, thats "good nuff"..........totally illogical, I know.

Not really illogical: Your talking the "Wifes" minivan verses "Your Toys".
Makes perfect sense to me.............lol

 

[fried1765]

Not really illogical: Your talking the "Wifes" minivan verses "Your Toys".
Makes perfect sense to me.............lol

Somewhere........I recently read that Wally World synthetic is actually a very good product.

 

[Orange man hero]

I would doubt that it is causing any problems. I have used Rotella 15w-40 in my trucks year round here in Mi for 20+ years and never had a problem.

It's a good diesel oil for sure.

I use the Kubota 10w-30 in the tractor because I like the lower winter number and it says "Kubota" on it.

I also use "Yamaha Lube" full synthetic in my outboard, again it is 5W instead of 10W and it says "Yamaha" on it.

As illogical as it is, I only use "brand specific" oils in my "toys", but my wife minivan gets Wally World synthetic, cause in my twisted head, thats "good nuff"..........totally illogical, I know.

Lot of it probably comes from the same source- different branding. Jap techs say use cheapest oil available and change often!

 

[jyoutz]

Somewhere........I recently read that Wally World synthetic is actually a very good product.

I’ve heard the same. And the manufacturer is labeled on the jug: a major supplier.

 

[tsp159]

I’ve heard the same. And the manufacturer is labeled on the jug: a major supplier.

It's "manufactured" by Warren Distribution. They likely purchase from the actual refiners and do final blending and packaging. It may very well be the same base oil you get from Mobil or Pennzoil. The difference is the additives and specific chemistry of the oil.

Project Farm on Youtube has done a number of comparison tests, and for what it costs it's pretty good. I'd run it in any vehicle that is a bit older and is going to get regular changes (i.e. 3000-4000 miles or semi-annual) but not something high performance or high stress.

That said, my B7100 and Ford 7.3 get Rotella diesel because I like it.

 

[The Evil Twin]

Have put in tractor this spring. Wondering if too thick. Seems I hear rough metal noise when I start it at 40/50 degrees F. Maybe just my imagination?

If anything, the tractor will turn over slower before starting. Though, it should not do that at 40°f.
The 15w is thick enough to really stick to the valve train and other reciprocating parts. If there is any noise, it's not coming from engine oil lubricated parts.

 

[Orange man hero]

If anything, the tractor will turn over slower before starting. Though, it should not do that at 40°f.
The 15w is thick enough to really stick to the valve train and other reciprocating parts. If there is any noise, it's not coming from engine oil lubricated parts.

Good to know!

 

[Lil Foot]

All I have ever used in mine is Rotella 15w-40w.

 

[Orange man hero]

All I have ever used in mine is Rotella 15w-40w.

Cold country?

 

[D2Cat]

Cold country?

FYI, you can place your cursor over the moniker (Lil Foot's picture) and you can see where that member is located.

 

[Lil Foot]

Cold country?

I live in the Phoenix area, (hot) but the tractor lives in the high country. (comparable temps to Flagstaff)
Temps in summer in the high 80fs, winter as low as -15f.
It is also a high hour, well-worn, old tractor with plenty of loose clearances for that thicker weight oil.

 

[jyoutz]

I live in the Phoenix area, (hot) but the tractor lives in the high country. (comparable temps to Flagstaff)
Temps in summer in the high 80fs, winter as low as -15f.
It is also a high hour, well-worn, old tractor with plenty of loose clearances for that thicker weight oil.

I have lived in Flagstaff when it got to -44 F with a high of 11 for the week. But -15 is more typical.

 

[fried1765]

All I have ever used in mine is Rotella 15w-40w.

Ditto!

 

[number two]

If you like Rotella T6,use 5W40 as all your bases will be covered.
You do not live in Fairbanks or Flagstaff.
Good Luck!

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[GrizBota]

Have put in tractor this spring. Wondering if too thick. Seems I hear rough metal noise when I start it at 40/50 degrees F. Maybe just my imagination?

If you’re hearing “rough metal noise”, it isn’t the oil. Maybe a lack of it? If you’re not imagining it, either you’ll figure it out or the tractor will make it apparent with time.

 

[jyoutz]

If you’re hearing “rough metal noise”, it isn’t the oil. Maybe a lack of it? If you’re not imagining it, either you’ll figure it out or the tractor will make it apparent with time.

Could it be the starter engaging the flywheel?

 

[The Evil Twin]

One thing I failed to ask- what oil filter are you using? Quite possibly, with a cheap filter, the oil is draining back to the pan.