Rotella T 10w-30 Diesel oil.

[Ford358]

Anyone see this on the shelf at Walmart? Anyone do an analysis on it?

It has all the same ratings as the 15-40, with exception to the CI-4"Plus"....

 

[Audi Junkie]

I used it in some gas cars for ARX treatments. Worked well. More 10w-30 HDEO brands should be coming to market.

 

[pitzel]

Why more 10W-30? Is this just a natural byproduct of petrol-engine spec upgrades, or are manufacturers starting to push 10W-30 oils for use in the traditional fleets of diesel engines?

 

[Gene K]

Ford 6.0 PSD specs 10W-30.

Also I expect to see the HD Fleet going to 30 Weights in the next couple of years as they look for MPG increases.

Gene

 

[Geoff]

In my research Rotella had the highest concentrations of Zinc and Calcium vs the other HDEOs. Shell is also using mostly Group II now, so cold pumping is improved.

 

[Steve S]

quote:

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Originally posted by Gene K:
Ford 6.0 PSD specs 10W-30.

Also I expect to see the HD Fleet going to 30 Weights in the next couple of years as they look for MPG increases.

Gene

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Gene in the 1970's most all cummins used straight 30 wt .I remember that 15w/40 was a gift for cold starting compared to the 30 wt.

 

[Ken2]

10W-30 will replace 15W-40 as the "usual" diesel engine oil viscosity in the near future. Both improvements in the oil and the quest for improved fuel mileage will be responsible.


Ken

 

[Tim]

Anyone know the cSt of the 10W-30 Rotella?

Tim

 

[Jelly]

11.9

 

[beanoil]

I used 10-30 Rotella for 10 years in a Mercury Villager (Quest in disguise). Finally traded it with 212,000 on the clock, still running like new, and not using any oil. IMHO, it's a fine oil.