Anyone use Rotella T6 Full Synthetic in their LS

[Kc8ehd]

Most likely, because it isn't really necessary.

My nineteen year old Kubota has never seen a drop of synthetic or even synthetic blend oil and still starts and runs like the day I bought it. Regular PM is more important than using beyond what type of oil the manufacturer recommends.

I read a lot about people switching to this or that oil. What was it that prompted the switch. Weren't you satisfied with what you were using right along?

I Have used synthetic oil in diesels long before they were even had a diesel rating on the label , ....at the time my company owened over 40 pieces of heavy equipment , the reason I switch was cold weather starting , before I switched with temperatures 32 and below we would spend nearly 1/2 day get all the equipment started , same thing on job site after sitting over night bottom line useing synthetic they started much easier saving me time and money , you are absolutely right about dino oils as long as you keep up with maintenance PMs you will be just fine unless you need your equipment in subzero weather and the oil is so thick it won't start is hard to start , during these time when your oil doesn't flow as it should until it warms up is when damage to your engine occurs ....just saying

 

[Kc8ehd]

Would like to make cear , I wouldn't recommend anyone use a oil not rated for you engine, I would use mobile one in my diesels during the winter and Rotella in the summer, had absolutely no issues however that was some time ago modern engines are a different ballgame altogether , personally i will switch to synthetic at first oil change, generally its a good idea to contact the manufacturer as well as the oil companies recommendation ....synthetic oils are simply better , hands down ,however most land owners will probably never be able to tell the difference , if they don't use there equipment in subzero weather...

 

[fried1765]

I just switched to Mobil Delvac 1 5W-40 in my LS7010. It is not cheap here, $160 for 4 gallons. Suppose to be a good oil, so hopefully worth it.

Your cost issue is twofold.
NB has a 15% (HST) sales tax, and the value of the Canadian dollar is very low.
The oil is made in the USA.
According to today's official exchange rate, it takes $1.37CAD to buy $1.00 worth of USA made products.
That is a BIG OUCH !!!!

 

[Kc8ehd]

Understand fully , however on the up side anything I buy from Canada I. Get one heck of a good deal on...just saying

 

[fried1765]

Understand fully , however on the up side anything I buy from Canada I. Get one heck of a good deal on...just saying

Relatively speaking, I suspect that most of us don't buy nearly as much from Canada as we do from China.
I would like to think that the low CAD is good for me too .....except....
I own a house on the Coast of Nova Scotia, and at the current exchange rate, my house value (in USD) is down about 30%.
The only tiny bit of good news for me, is that the real estate taxes are down the same percentage (in USD) also, but that is small consolation.
Come on up for a vacation this summer! There is a 300+ foot high speed catamaran car ferry daily from Portland to Nova Scotia, or you could drive around through New Brunswick. Google,...Bay Ferries Cat Ferry,.... it is an impressive vessel!
Atlantic Canada scenery is great, and the people are absolutely fantastic!
With the current exchange rate, your USD will go a LONG way.

 

[sbct]

I put Shell Rotella T6 in my Ram 2500 with a 6.7 Cummins, my wife's Jeep Grand Cherokee with a 3.0l eco diesel as well as my LS tractor. As mentioned previously, it's only $21 a gallon at Walmart. I just can't see any reason to not buy it when regular oil is only a few bucks cheaper. Obviously I have never had any type of engine problem running it but I'm sure even if I ran regular Shell Rotella T I would still be fine.

 

[Kubota3710]

I bought some T6 last week. When I got home I realized there were only 4 quarts in the bottle. Wasn't it 5 quarts a few months ago? Am I confused or getting forgetful?

 

[DK35vince]

I bought some T6 last week. When I got home I realized there were only 4 quarts in the bottle. Wasn't it 5 quarts a few months ago? Am I confused or getting forgetful?

T-6 has always been 4 quarts over the past 16 years I've been running it in my tractor.

 

[Kc8ehd]

I don't have an LS, but I run Rotella T-6 synthetic in my Kioti tractor, atv, zero turn, push mowers, motorcycle, generator, Etc.

I contracted LS there anwser was it's acceptable...would surgest you contract them direct if you have any doubts

 

[Doofy]

Was recommended by my dealer and I was given the first change.