Rotella Synthetic Oil --- Bad?
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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
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
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
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
vaj
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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??
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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>
<edit> Oops. I don't think they make a 15-40 synthetic; double-check your jug - it should be 5-40. </edit>
snoboy
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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
