Should I use conventional oil, or synthetic oil in my tractor.

[WilliamBos]

Valvoline is good oil and those are two great reasons. I would always follow the recommendation of the manufacturer. And I am uncertain of the supply in the distance future for T6, I was fortunate to find the 3 gallons I have now for the next oil change. I will stay with synthetic also if I eventually have to change from T6.

I switched to Amsoil, it is easy to get, readily available.

 

[wisconsitom]

I don’t like the word “ probably” for a lot of reasons. Standards are the goal posts for all oils to meet, at the very least. It’s how long they stay within those standards is what differentiates brands/types from each other… I find that Amsoil is a tough contender to the top spot.

Has same API ratings as Shell.

 

[Bill Guenthner]

Should I use conventional oil, or synthetic oil in my tractor?​

Yes

 

[Robin Veerman]

Has same API ratings as Shell.

Fleet Farm Specifications

• High synthetic content
• Superior lubrication of bearings and turbo charger setup
• Improved fuel economy and extra soot handling and oxidation resistance
• Meets latest CJ-4 requirements
  
  Kinda vague on information. No CK specs. I didn’t see a data sheet available

 

[RandR10]

I run synthetic in everything I've owned for the last 10 years or so since the price became reasonable, and I'm very happy with it. Better gas mileage in my cars and trucks, and they're supposed to be better for wear. All my small engine stuff still runs like new for years with it. I'm running 15w-40 Super Tech dino in my tractor engine to break in after the rebuild because it's the cheapest diesel oil I could find and it exceeds the ratings the manufacturer calls for. Changed it once already after a couple heat cycles like I always do after a rebuild, and yes I always find some metal in the filters no matter how thoroughly I clean the block before assembly, which is exactly why I do this with cheap oil. Will probably change to synthetic at 30 hours or so and then change it yearly thereafter.

 

[jyoutz]

I switched to Amsoil, it is easy to get, readily available.

Also four times as expensive.

 

[Robin Veerman]

I don’t think so…

 

[Williy]

personally I will only use synthetic oil.
why bother with a blend?
T6 or Valvoline

willy

 

[jyoutz]

personally I will only use synthetic oil.
why bother with a blend?
T6 or Valvoline

willy

T6 is full synthetic. Valvoline also makes a full synthetic.

 

[oosik]

For me it's very simple. I use the oil grade recommended in my Owners Manual. I use Rotella T4 - 15W40.

 

[RalphVa]

For me it's very simple. I use the oil grade recommended in my Owners Manual. I use Rotella T4 - 15W40.

Most also recommend 10w30, which means 0w30 would be the absolute best. The 15w40 is absolute goo in cold weather. Your overhead valve gear probably is smoking by the time oil ever hits it.

 

[jyoutz]

Most also recommend 10w30, which means 0w30 would be the absolute best. The 15w40 is absolute goo in cold weather. Your overhead valve gear probably is smoking by the time oil ever hits it.

I actually found T6 in stock at Walmart yesterday. I was excited and grabbed a 2.5 gallon jug. Then I saw it was only available in 15w-40 and put it back. I change oil annually, not seasonally.

 

[wisconsitom]

That's all that's around here-1540. I need 540.

Changed over to the Farm-Rated stuff yesterday. True enough, has CJ, but not CK rating. CJ is adequate for my machine.

Maybe Rotella will become more available at some point and this stuff can become my spring change stuff.

 

[WilliamBos]

Also four times as expensive.

No, not even close. It is less than buying from a store, with a prefered customer membership.

 

[jyoutz]

No, not even close. It is less than buying from a store, with a prefered customer membership.

How much for a gallon?

 

[Robin Veerman]

There’s several grades (Heavy Duty and Signature Series) and viscosities of diesel oil available from Amsoil. Check it out online yourself and you can choose one you would prefer and the corresponding price. Free shipping with $100 I believe. I’m in Canada so it’s different for us up here… Wouldn’t use anything else myself.

 

[jyoutz]

There’s several grades (Heavy Duty and Signature Series) and viscosities of diesel oil available from Amsoil. Check it out online yourself and you can choose one you would prefer and the corresponding price. Free shipping with $100 I believe. I’m in Canada so it’s different for us up here… Wouldn’t use anything else myself.

Amsoil 5W-30 synthetic diesel oil; $124/gallon.

https://www.amazon.com/Amsoil-Signature-5W-30-Synthetic-Motor/dp/B00EXBSLBC/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?adgrpid=130077698332&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3Ir6nrDl9gIVviCtBh3orwbyEAAYAyAAEgIKL_D_BwE&hvadid=533419091482&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=9030404&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=b&hvrand=17032337556496020903&hvtargid=kwd-295958661771&hydadcr=24508_9910980&keywords=amsoil+diesel+oil&qid=1648352755&sr=8-4

Valvoline 5W-30 synthetic diesel oil at my local Cummins shop; $30/gallon. I can buy 4 gallons of Valvoline for the cost of one gallon of Amsoil.

 

[LouNY]

^^^^^^^^
Did it take some searching to find such a rip off price!!!!!!


Here are the actual prices;
and the one is less then your valvoline

 

[jyoutz]

^^^^^^^^
Did it take some searching to find such a rip off price!!!!!!


Here are the actual prices;
and the one is less then your valvoline
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Amazon is usually pretty standard pricing. I didn’t look further.

 

[RalphVa]

Can buy a 5 quart container of M1 0w30 ESP for $39 at Advanced Auto. It's rated C3, light diesel use. Our tractor engines are not steam ship nor locomotive diesels.