freddiepez
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I have a NH TC 30. Bought it used but in great shape with only 600 hours. Time to change the oil. Can I use "motor oil", or do I need to use a special oil for diesel engines?
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Ideally you would use a high quality synthetic or semi-synthetic DIESEL oil rated to the tractor's specs for grade.
Mobil one diesel, Amsoil diesel, etc.
Ideally you would use a high quality synthetic or semi-synthetic DIESEL oil rated to the tractor's specs for grade.
Mobil one diesel, Amsoil diesel, etc.
dave1949
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I've been using Rotella-T Triple Protection in my TC40. Shell Rotella® Products - Shell Rotella
Never tried the synthetics such as the Rotella T5 or T6, but they should be as good or better.
Rotella T is available everywhere, including Walmart.
Never tried the synthetics such as the Rotella T5 or T6, but they should be as good or better.
Rotella T is available everywhere, including Walmart.
clemsonfor
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You need C rated oil, not sure what API rating there up to now CG?? But yes its a diesel rated oil, use what ever rated oil the manual says like 15w-40 or 10-40 or what ever. MOst use Mobile delvac, dello, rotella T, or some syn oil.
Diesel oil is different, it is formulated to hold ash and soot in it in suspension.
Diesel oil is different, it is formulated to hold ash and soot in it in suspension.
clemsonfor
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Oh if you post In the oil and lube forum its a better place for it.
