Kilted Celt
Diesel noob
Shell rotella T oil or castrol oil is the better choice?
Oil preference?
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Kevin 007
Full-floater
I use Rotella, even though there has been some heated debate over it recently.
If those are your only two choices, then go with the Castrol. and I'm assuming that you are talking the 15w40 diesel oil.
For someone as far north as BC Canada , they might get away with Rotella OK, It's in that climate range where folks seem to make out ok on the stuff so long as the engine has been on it since new. Rotella is thin stuff , so in the cold it's not going to get cooked off as easily, but it doesn't fare well in extreme conditions.
You'll get as many answers as there are days of the month. Most folks (and I'm not really sure why) are passionate about their oil choice. Whatever oil you use, make sure it is diesel rated, 15W-40 is a good viscosity to use, and make sure you keep it changed when needed.
Heath
Diesel_brad
Dunce
I have good luck w Valvoline. Every time I use Rotella in anything it seems to burn off FAST, so I dont use it anymore.
I have never used Castrol
I have never used Castrol
freebird01
Post Turtle!
same here. ive been using Delo with good results. im not a brand ***** either lol. i just tend to stay away from pennzoil and quaker state. in my gassers i will use valvoline or havoline with excellent results
D.A.V_Oil_Brnr
M88 Junky
Castrol Choice
Hey,
Allow me to answer your question with a short story of an experience I wish I didn't have. At one time I owned a 1 ton Chevy 4x4 with a small block 350 turned into a 385 stroker using all stock components (other than carb and chrome molly rings). My so called uncle (by marriage) was jealous of my truck because it ran better than his. He waited for me to do an oil change ( I used Castrol syntec 20W50), and he went out and drained my oil from my truck and put the oil into his own truck leaving mine dry. Because I had JUST changed the oil I did not think to check the oil again due to checking it several times only a short time ago. So, thinking the oil pump tick was the pump going bad, I went and priced a new pump. After 2 days of driving my truck because I had no choice ( and this was in 100+ degree weather mid-summer and using a 2 core radiator), the truck blew. When I tore the engine apart, the cam was in 3 pieces, a lifter rod was hanging out my oil pan, 2 connecting rods were bent, and the number 8 piston was black, chunked, and siezed to the block.
If you ask me, Castrol is a good choice. 2 days in over 100 degree weather with a 2 core radiator on just a thin film of oil and no oil pressure..... Because of that incident, I trust only Castrol. The only other oil I would recommend is Royal Purple.
Hey,
Allow me to answer your question with a short story of an experience I wish I didn't have. At one time I owned a 1 ton Chevy 4x4 with a small block 350 turned into a 385 stroker using all stock components (other than carb and chrome molly rings). My so called uncle (by marriage) was jealous of my truck because it ran better than his. He waited for me to do an oil change ( I used Castrol syntec 20W50), and he went out and drained my oil from my truck and put the oil into his own truck leaving mine dry. Because I had JUST changed the oil I did not think to check the oil again due to checking it several times only a short time ago. So, thinking the oil pump tick was the pump going bad, I went and priced a new pump. After 2 days of driving my truck because I had no choice ( and this was in 100+ degree weather mid-summer and using a 2 core radiator), the truck blew. When I tore the engine apart, the cam was in 3 pieces, a lifter rod was hanging out my oil pan, 2 connecting rods were bent, and the number 8 piston was black, chunked, and siezed to the block.
If you ask me, Castrol is a good choice. 2 days in over 100 degree weather with a 2 core radiator on just a thin film of oil and no oil pressure..... Because of that incident, I trust only Castrol. The only other oil I would recommend is Royal Purple.
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snaponprofile
Full Access Member
Another oil thread, lol.
D.A.V_Oil_Brnr
M88 Junky
dakotajeep
Patrolling
Yup...my thougths exactly.
It always ends with the full range of options and everyone is set in their ways.
Use a properly rated oil and change it at normal intervals. Too easy.
Thad...awaiting the next oil thread.
askikr79
Full Access Member
more about your uncle!!!!!! did heend up in the hospital? small claims court?
D.A.V_Oil_Brnr
M88 Junky
Uncle
Sorry, but I shall not speak about that on this thread. Perhaps by private message.
Sorry, but I shall not speak about that on this thread. Perhaps by private message.
damac
Full Access Member
Am I a bad person for using that cheap walmart diesel oil in my truck, old vw jetta and dirtbikes? Its like $21 for 2 gallons.
Kilted Celt
Diesel noob
Yeah sorry for starting another oil thread but when I try to do a search on my phone for stuff it takes forever to find something.
I ended up doing the Shell Rotella but only because they had 4 gallons of it in stock.
Arborigine
Full Access Member
Discusing religion, politics, and oil tends to ruin a good conversation.
You did open the door about your uncle, at least tell us if he lived.
You did open the door about your uncle, at least tell us if he lived.
