Winter Oil
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From what Ive read It seems the synthetic Rotella is the better choice for the cold as far as minimizing wear on our engines during startup. The synthetics have a much better viscosity when cold than the dino oil and the same viscosity when at operating temp.
Id like to know that my goods are getting nice and lubricated in wee hours of the morning.
Id like to know that my goods are getting nice and lubricated in wee hours of the morning.
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A pal was stationed in the Air Force in Alaska. Was so cold in winter that block heaters did not work for trucks parked inside what passed for shelters. They would drain the oil, and keep it in a big pot on an electric hot plate all night, then pour hot oil into truck to start.
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Diesel oil is formulated for soot control. It keeps particles in suspension longer so your filter can trap it. The Rotella has a lot more ZDDP in the formula than most oils, that is a good thing for old flat tappet engines like the D1 and D2.
It won't make your truck sound like a diesel, and you won't get the mpg of a diesel. The EPA is probably tracking Rotella sales right now to narrow down the list of prime offenders.
It won't make your truck sound like a diesel, and you won't get the mpg of a diesel. The EPA is probably tracking Rotella sales right now to narrow down the list of prime offenders.
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