Rotella Synthetic Oil --- Bad?

   / Rotella Synthetic Oil --- Bad? #11  
I did the same switch a while back and haven't noticed anything different on my L3130. The water temp is the same and no leaks.
 
   / Rotella Synthetic Oil --- Bad? #12  
I did the same switch a while back and haven't noticed anything different on my L3130. The water temp is the same and no leaks.
 
   / Rotella Synthetic Oil --- Bad? #13  
Why has my oil consumption increased since changing to a Shell oil?


This should not cause undue concern. This rarely happens but, in some cases the introduction of a new oil can result in higher oil consumption, particularly after the first fill with a new, higher performance oil. This is typically attributed to the new oil 'cleaning-up' the deposits in the piston and ring areas which can lead to a temporary increase in oil consumption. Typically the oil consumption will then drop to it's previous level or lower. If high oil consumption persists, this may be an indication of a hardware problem in the engine.

http://www.rotella.com/qa/answerresult.php?rowid=144

Hope this helps, Bob
 
   / Rotella Synthetic Oil --- Bad? #14  
Why has my oil consumption increased since changing to a Shell oil?


This should not cause undue concern. This rarely happens but, in some cases the introduction of a new oil can result in higher oil consumption, particularly after the first fill with a new, higher performance oil. This is typically attributed to the new oil 'cleaning-up' the deposits in the piston and ring areas which can lead to a temporary increase in oil consumption. Typically the oil consumption will then drop to it's previous level or lower. If high oil consumption persists, this may be an indication of a hardware problem in the engine.

http://www.rotella.com/qa/answerresult.php?rowid=144

Hope this helps, Bob
 
   / Rotella Synthetic Oil --- Bad?
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#15  
I had not thought of that. Maybe if I had just changed the oil with fresh Rotella synthetic I may have had the same results. The oil seemed awfully dirty for just 50 hours too. I may change back next time and see what happens.

Thanks for the post
 
   / Rotella Synthetic Oil --- Bad?
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#16  
I had not thought of that. Maybe if I had just changed the oil with fresh Rotella synthetic I may have had the same results. The oil seemed awfully dirty for just 50 hours too. I may change back next time and see what happens.

Thanks for the post
 
   / Rotella Synthetic Oil --- Bad? #17  
I thought rotella's synthetic only came in 5w40. My deere (yanmar) does not list 5w40 in their manual. Maybe it doesn't matter, I don't know??
 
   / Rotella Synthetic Oil --- Bad? #18  
Something doesn't sound right there!! I've been using Rotella "T" synthetic (okay, "semi-synthetic" for the oil-****'s out there /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif ) in my Deeres (Yanmars) as well as the 310D loader/hoe, for several hundred hours, and extra heat is certainly the opposite of what I've experienced. I'd look for another issue.
<edit> Oops. I don't think they make a 15-40 synthetic; double-check your jug - it should be 5-40. </edit>
 
   / Rotella Synthetic Oil --- Bad?
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#19  
You are right about the 5W40. The pure dino was 15W40. Cold weather is not much of an issue down here. So it really does not matter too much. The tractor was running fine on the rotella oil. I just thought it was odd that it run that much cooler after changing the oil.
 
   / Rotella Synthetic Oil --- Bad? #20  
I have to agree with those few that think something just isn't quite right. I've used Rotella T 5w40 and it's just plain great oil. BUT that being said equipment is funny sometimes and if your tractor doesn't like it then don't use it. Nine times out of ten Rotella T will produce great UOAs
 

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