new engine, no instructions, oil?
As everyone is nausiatedly aware, I got a parts truck and had the 4.6 redone. I'm putting it together as much as possible while I wait for the world's most expensive washers ("Dowty") to arrive.
My 4.0 has been using Rotella 15/40 for years. I live in Texas. I drive like a little old lady, speed-wise. Any harm in continuing my Rotella use for the new engine? |
Originally Posted by Charlie_V
(Post 534517)
As everyone is nausiatedly aware, I got a parts truck and had the 4.6 redone. I'm putting it together as much as possible while I wait for the world's most expensive washers ("Dowty") to arrive.
My 4.0 has been using Rotella 15/40 for years. I live in Texas. I drive like a little old lady, speed-wise. Any harm in continuing my Rotella use for the new engine? |
I wouldn't use rotella in a gas engine anyway, specially with a higher lift cam, that's my opinion,
But I know everyone will disagree with my opinion in this forum, Because there is a big following for rotella here, if you believe same way , then keep on using it. |
Originally Posted by Bom2oo2
(Post 534532)
I wouldn't use rotella in a gas engine anyway, specially with a higher lift cam, that's my opinion,
But I know everyone will disagree with my opinion in this forum, Because there is a big following for rotella here, if you believe same way , then keep on using it. |
Originally Posted by OffroadFrance
(Post 534535)
They recommend Rotella for my diesel powered Kubota excavator :D good for diesels although they reckon there is other petrol oils in their range. I use Fuchs Titan in everything, different grades for different applications and it always works well for me :), they also produce Japanese spec for autoboxes which is far superior to Dexron grades.
for diesel engines, |
Not weighing in, exactly, but Rotella 15W–40 is not synthetic. It is full dino.
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I should have been more clear.
I use the Rotella (Dino version) for three reasons: keeps engine clean thanks to detergents, makes seals and small leaks happy, and I get it basically free because I have a small fleet of personal and commercial vehicles. But this is the only one with a NEW engine. I started using it on the rover to keep the tappets happy. I'm just wondering if it is too thick for a non sloppy non diesel engine. |
Originally Posted by Charlie_V
(Post 534548)
I should have been more clear.
I use the Rotella (Dino version) for three reasons: keeps engine clean thanks to detergents, makes seals and small leaks happy, and I get it basically free because I have a small fleet of personal and commercial vehicles. But this is the only one with a NEW engine. I started using it on the rover to keep the tappets happy. I'm just wondering if it is too thick for a non sloppy non diesel engine. |
The first 30 minutes is the most important.
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Originally Posted by BackInA88
(Post 534598)
The first 30 minutes is the most important.
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