which Rotella T

[adrianinflorida]

Originally Posted by Water Warrior

Would love to try Rotella Synthetic but no one in this area carries it. Not even a shell station. Have been using Amsoil and think it is the best but recently it went up to $20 a liter here. Filters and oil for both bikes would cost $150 minimum. That is just plain retarded.

Do you happen to have any truck stops or semi truck repair shops in your area? They'll likely have it.

[Water Warrior 2]

Originally Posted by adrianinflorida

Do you happen to have any truck stops or semi truck repair shops in your area? They'll likely have it.

I think I will have to find out where the logging trucks are serviced. With the number of diesel pickups in town I sure have to wonder.

[David Bo]

Isn't Rotella T Synthetic in the blue jug 5W-40 (as opposed to 10W-40)?

[music man]

Originally Posted by David Bo

Isn't Rotella T Synthetic in the blue jug 5W-40 (as opposed to 10W-40)?

Yep you would be correct, but as far as I know when you are going to synthetic from dino oil, it is perfectly safe to drop the weight of the oil a little. I have been using it for quite some time now, and it works like a charm.

[Water Warrior 2]

Oh happy day. I just discovered Canadian Tire now has Synthetic Rotella. Hope they continue to stock it on the shelves as it is a bit less than half the price of Amsoil.

[music man]

Originally Posted by Water Warrior

Oh happy day. I just discovered Canadian Tire now has Synthetic Rotella. Hope they continue to stock it on the shelves as it is a bit less than half the price of Amsoil.

Then in that case you need to buy about 4 gallons of it, just in case :2tup: .

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by David Bo

Isn't Rotella T Synthetic in the blue jug 5W-40 (as opposed to 10W-40)?

Yes but shouldn't be a problem for anybody except maybe those living in the desert southwest, where the temps get to 120F or above.

[primal]

[quote=Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by "David Bo":1yic3vuo

Isn't Rotella T Synthetic in the blue jug 5W-40 (as opposed to 10W-40)?

Yes but shouldn't be a problem for anybody except maybe those living in the desert southwest, where the temps get to 120F or above.[/quote:1yic3vuo]

Why exactly? At temperature a 5W-40 oil will have the same viscosity as a 10W-40 oil.

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by primal

Why exactly? At temperature a 5W-40 oil will have the same viscosity as a 10W-40 oil.

No reason, exactly. I'm just blowing off hot air. :shocked:

In that kind of climate, you probably should have a 50 as the top number.
They both "should" act like a 40W at high temperatures but maybe not exactly like and maybe not exactly the same.

I am not an oil engineer but I have looked at a LOT of owner's manuals for all kinds of vehicles and the recommendations for 5WXX and sometimes even 10WXX oils stops at the upper temperature ranges. I don't know why EXACTLY and I don't especially care. If you DO, maybe you should ask an engine manufacturer.

[Water Warrior 2]

Originally Posted by Easy Rider

No reason, exactly. I'm just blowing off hot air. :shocked:

In that kind of climate, you probably should have a 50 as the top number.
They both "should" act like a 40W at high temperatures but maybe not exactly like and maybe not exactly the same.

I am not an oil engineer but I have looked at a LOT of owner's manuals for all kinds of vehicles and the recommendations for 5WXX and sometimes even 10WXX oils stops at the upper temperature ranges. I don't know why EXACTLY and I don't especially care. If you DO, maybe you should ask an engine manufacturer.

At extreme hot temps the lighter oils will break down sooner and cause engine failures. Also some bikes(especially air cooled bikes)will run at higher temps which affect oil life.