Oil & Fuel Shell Rotella T5 Thoughts

   / Shell Rotella T5 Thoughts #1  

alexsbuddy

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Diamond, MO
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LS XG3037 w/ LS LL3109 FEL Kodiak SD5 Mower, Speeco Model 65 PHD, Bush Hog BX-600 Box Blade, Titan 42" Skid Steer Pallet Fork/Hay Spear Combo
Any opinions on Shell Rotella T5 10w-30 synthetic? Am considering it for my XG3037. Thanks.
 
   / Shell Rotella T5 Thoughts #2  
While I've used it, my preference now is Amsoil 5-40 synthetic. Easy starts. Less smoke.
 
   / Shell Rotella T5 Thoughts #3  
I have never considered it for any of my equipment. Question - If I am changing every 100 hours now, would I change every 2 hundred hours with synthetic? My main grinder uses just a tad over 3 gallons per change.
 
   / Shell Rotella T5 Thoughts #5  
T5 10w30 is a synthetic blend. Love the stuff! Use it in the G3038, F350, generator and the UTV year round. Heck I even run it in the commuter cars every couple years during the summer just to keep things clean.
 
   / Shell Rotella T5 Thoughts #6  
Best part it's $16.XX a gallon at WM.
 
   / Shell Rotella T5 Thoughts #7  
I've used quite a bit of T5, it is a good oil. I did, however, switch to T6. Tractors run quieter
 
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I use T6 in both my diesels (truck and tractor). It's "the best" as far as I'm concerned.

In fact, I came up a bit short on a pre-trip truck oil change last night. Had to run all the way across town this morning to get more. Something like $20.
 
   / Shell Rotella T5 Thoughts #9  
Shell rotella 5W 40 full synthetic
 

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