Ouch I see what you mean. Glad you said something ... I checked a few days ago and it seemed no problem...today not so good but I was able to place an order for in-store pickup of 2 gallons of 15W-40. Yikes!
What type of motor oil?
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jyoutz
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MX6000 HST open station, FEL, 6’ cutter, forks, 8’ rear blade, 7’ cultivator
I switched to Valvoline synthetic because I couldn’t find Rotella T6. The local Cummins shop carries Valvoline products.
Of course now I can't find it, but apparently the RP maintains a higher SUS and CST (viscosity) at higher temps, which means at cold starts the viscosity is high to begin with so the phasers get full pressure right from the start. The rattle is caused by lack of oil pressure. They have made several improvements over time which greatly reduced the rattle.
There is also a lot of proof of how well the engines get cleaned after running RP for a while. Seems like pretty good oil, and Ford Boss Me has oil analysis showing that it is better than Amsoil and Mobil 1, and on par with Penzoil Platinum.
You would be wrong, I eat my greens and beans and fruits etc
fried1765
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You are so kind!
Being 81, your wish will likely come true sooner, rather than later!
fried1765
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ok boys, shake hands and make up
I should apologize?
For what?
For the insult: "Oh just quit taking up space"?
I don't think so!
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It seems to me that every time a person buys their first tractor, they get to 50 hours and have to figure out what oil they need, and all of sudden it's like "oh crap, I have this expensive machine that I don't want to mess up. What do I do?" So they do some research and make a post to their pals on the forum, which is what the forum is for, and people share their opinions and their information. So as long as people are buying their first tractor, especially if they've never owned anything with a diesel engine, the subject will keep coming up, because it's a new crop of people trying to solve a problem that's very new to them.
Mission accomplished ... got the two I ordered last night, and bought another gallon while I was picking it up. Left another gallon on the shelf for the next guy.
Glad you got some, all we had on the shelf local was Mobil delvac synthetic. Still good oil, just more expensive then the Rotella. Grabbed about 5 gallons worth. The cummins needs an oil change here soon to. That hogs up most of it.
Congrats. I got 1 gallon for the 50 hour service that's due now. 1 gallon for the 200 hour service for whenever that happens. And 1 gallon in case the world disintegrates.
At 81, have all the fun you want.
Around here when I see Rotella T6 it is 5 - 40 not 15 - 40.
Just an observation.
Around here when I see Rotella T6 it is 5 - 40 not 15 - 40.
Just an observation.
Same thing in Seattle, although I do see online a 5 gallon container of it ... the image is of a 2.5 gallon container but the description plainly says 5 gallon and it has "ship to home" and "add to cart" enabled. It lets me add it to the cart, and it's even free shipping. It's so tempting to buy it just to see if I can, but that's silly, I have what I need.
TheOldHokie
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I was looking for 3 gallons and a quart for the change on my 6.7 Powerstroke. All the Rotella was either T5 or 15w40, neither of which my engine uses. Went to Walmart to get oil for my F150 because they carry both the Motorcraft filter and the 5w30 Motorcraft oil.
What do I see sitting on the shelf but jugs of 10W30 Motorcraft Diesel oil!!! Not ONLY that but not gallon jugs but 5 quart jugs. I need 15 quarts, so 3 jugs and done.
What is interesting is this oil can also be used in the Kubota. The Powerstroke works a lot harder than the Kubota does, and the Motorcraft oil holds up very well with each analysis. Something to keep in mind when looking for oil, if you can't fine Rotella, Motorcraft is pretty good stuff.
What do I see sitting on the shelf but jugs of 10W30 Motorcraft Diesel oil!!! Not ONLY that but not gallon jugs but 5 quart jugs. I need 15 quarts, so 3 jugs and done.
What is interesting is this oil can also be used in the Kubota. The Powerstroke works a lot harder than the Kubota does, and the Motorcraft oil holds up very well with each analysis. Something to keep in mind when looking for oil, if you can't fine Rotella, Motorcraft is pretty good stuff.
jyoutz
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jkrubi12
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B2601/LA435/QA54"/BH70/B8160box/BB1254/PFL1242/SGC0554/WC-68 Chipper
Looked but could not find any Rotella. Instead, I did find 15W-50 Delvac Synthetic for $22/gal. Looks awesome, going to use it in the Kubota.
I've used plenty of Mobil 1 full syn for several vehicles, I think the Delvac (Diesel Engine Lubricant Vacuum Process, I think) will be excellent for the Kubota. Gonna try it in the Cummins this fall, instead of 5W-40 'Rosmella'
I've used plenty of Mobil 1 full syn for several vehicles, I think the Delvac (Diesel Engine Lubricant Vacuum Process, I think) will be excellent for the Kubota. Gonna try it in the Cummins this fall, instead of 5W-40 'Rosmella'