Suggestions for a good synthetic motor oil for my ck30

[AutoUnionTypeC]

I think Island/Ed has the right sort of critical thinking on this subject. If you are going to do oil changes at factory intervals, and I recommend that you do, I wouldn’t get too fancy with the oil you use. Running any true synthetic for 100 hours and then changing it out makes no economic sense. Leaving it in for 200 makes better economic sense but make sure you at least change the oil filter after the first 100. Even then I think you take some risks as there are not a lot of synthetic HD rated diesel oils on the market and even fewer diesel filters designed for extended drains. It's a lot simpler to do extended drains with a gasser, they don't have to worry about soot and sulpher loading. Rotella T synthetic isn't a true syn but it’s what I use in my CK and I change at the factory recommended intervals. It makes the most sense to me as it’s a bit better then a regular dino but is still cheap enough to change out at factory intervals.

Now in my VW TDi I do run a fancy $13.00 a quart 0W-30 from ELF. It meets a stringent VW spec that makes it good out to 30K on changes so long as you’re running ULSD but only 10K if you’re running LSD. Another benefit with it is reduced fuel consumption. I gained about 1.2 to 1.4 mpg when I made the change. As I do about 48K a year so it made good economic sense to use this oil in this application. I use less of it with better fuel economy and I spend less time under my car to boot. Unfortunately this is a medium duty rated oil and I would never consider it in my tractor

Regards, Jamie

 

[Dargo]

Yup, you're right. You should stick to Rotella for your tractor.

 

[AutoUnionTypeC]

Yup, you're right.

Nothing new there; and to think it only took 153 posts on my part for you to catch on.

There may be hope for you yet.

Regards, Jamie

 

[IslandTractor]

Yo Dargo,

If your motor oil bible is the faith based rationale for your choice of synthetic oil then I surely will stick with the Rotella too. However, if you ever come across real world data rather than amateur opinion and hot rod anecdotes to support use of synthetics in tractor diesels please do share it.

 

[Dargo]

However, if you ever come across real world data rather than amateur opinion and hot rod anecdotes to support use of synthetics in tractor diesels please do share it.

Yo, it is my profession to be involved in exactly what breaks down and what does not break down. I have access to hundreds of thousands of actual engine failure records and tear down diagnostics along with the causes of failure. It's part of what I do for a living. However, seeing that your 'professional' opinion is far superior to that database, I have absolutely no reason to share any data with you whatsoever. But, there is nothing from stopping you from buying such a database from my competitors. Several do sell them to insurance companies and venture capitalists groups. It will only cost you a few hundred grand. I'm sure that's nothing for a true 'professional'.

Since you are just so astounding with your scientific analysis and critiques of written journals, I'll just sit back here in my single wide and keep saving up for some hurricane straps and skirting. I'm hoping to have a party when we take the wheels off of the house. Maybe, if I work real hard, I can buy a real tractor as well. We plan to spring for some Vess sodas and pork rinds at the party. Wanna come, or are you too good for us amatures?

Yeah, I can be as sarcastic as you if I really try. All the facts are available for all to see; online, at the bookstores, and at your local library. The nice thing is that you are welcome to use whatever you wish for a lubricant. Heck, I heard sand works well and doesn't sludge.

You can also find plenty of reading at bobistheoilguy.com as well, but you wouldn't like it; he is only a mere amature as well. I believe "skypup" is likely the most educated here on fuels and lubrication, but you wouldn't believe him either. Even though I believe he is a 'professional', he apparently uses words you don't like.

You have a good day now, and thanks for trying to slap me up side of my head for offering my "suggestion for a good synthetic motor oil" for someone's ck30. Silly me, I thought the original poster was asking about a suggestion for a good synthetic oil for his tractor. I didn't know you were going to be here to judge what is amature and what is the correct opinion...

 

[NewToy]

My Farmtrac has a Daedong engine so it's got the heart of a Kioti. I use 5-30 Truck/SUV Mobil 1 in my 1 ton Chevy van. I read the bottle and it's approved by several Diesel engine mfgs. Would this oil be OK to run in the Daedong engine or would a heavier weight be better. I am currently using Rotella synthetic.

Thanks,

John

 

[Highbeam]

Someone... sure likes to slap around good folks here on TBN. Especially when he is wrong about something, look out for the chest thumper.

I am a big fan of mobile 1 synthetics that are rated for the application. The price is good, the oil is good, and it is very available in a pinch. I would not want to use an exotic oil in my tractor and I will still change at the manual's interval. It is just that the synthetic offers potentially better qualities during the 100 hour change interval.

 

[AutoUnionTypeC]

My Farmtrac has a Daedong engine so it's got the heart of a Kioti. I use 5-30 Truck/SUV Mobil 1 in my 1 ton Chevy van. I read the bottle and it's approved by several Diesel engine mfgs. Would this oil be OK to run in the Daedong engine or would a heavier weight be better. I am currently using Rotella synthetic.

Thanks,

John

This would be the better Mobil1 choice: Mobil 1 Turbo Diesel Truck 5W-40. Mobil states that the 5-30 Truck & SUV is primarily intended for gassers. I'd also look into the Mobil Delvac series of oils.
Regards, Jamie

 

[mrutkaus]

Somehow this comes to mind from the movie "Dr. Strangelove:"

The film opens with a deranged General Ripper declaring a "Code Red", sealing off his airforce base, and ordering a nuclear attack on Russia. When his assistant, RAF Group Captain Mandrake, advises moderation, Ripper replies that he intends to launch a pre-emptive strike to stop a Communist infiltration which is "sapping and impurifying all of our precious bodily fluids."