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jturbo10 02-17-2013 15:04:51 67.232.120.65 Report to Moderator	Just a question about oil. I'm considering using Rotella 15-40 wt oil in my antique 2 cylinder tractors. I've got about 11 vehicles and 6 tractors many of which use Rotella 10w40. Would simplify things if I could use Rotella in my two cylinder tractors. Any recommendations or reports from people who have already switched? Info only: Had the carb from my JD 630 rebuilt by Poppin Johnny and am very happy with Mike's work and turn around time. Started right up after bolting it in place. Probably will send my JD 3020 gas carb to Roberts to get the conversion to help with plug fouling and lessen the smoke at low rpm. [Reply]   [No Email]
Whitey JDA 02-26-2013 17:29:21 70.198.192.161 Report to Moderator	Re: Using Rotella oil in 2 cylinder tractors in reply to jturbo10, 02-17-2013 15:04:51   Use Rotella T and a quart of lucus in my stroked 37 JDA for five years.I'm a believer! [Reply]  [No Email]
BT73000 02-21-2013 06:18:31 65.121.155.222 Report to Moderator	Re: Using Rotella oil in 2 cylinder tractors in reply to jturbo10, 02-17-2013 15:04:51   I use it in my restored Austin Healey 3000 because of its high zinc content. It originally called for 20w50 in 1960. [Reply]  [No Email]
buck eye al 02-18-2013 14:36:45 168.251.194.18 Report to Moderator	Re: Using Rotella oil in 2 cylinder tractors in reply to jturbo10, 02-17-2013 15:04:51   Been using it in all mine for so many years I can't remember how long! Been using it since late 70's, early 80's or so. Only exception is the hand start A that sometimes gets used in the winter. Though I don't often use it when it's this cold (the cab is nice and roomy but a bit drafty & chilly) that 15-40 is mighty stiff at 0° and lower! Makes a feller groan a bit to roll him over! In that cold weather he gets blue jug Wal-Mart 10-30 until spring! [Reply]  [No Email]
Texasmark1 02-18-2013 06:29:17 198.45.243.137 Report to Moderator	Re: Using Rotella oil in 2 cylinder tractors in reply to jturbo10, 02-17-2013 15:04:51   I run Rot. 15w-40 in everything but my new tractor which I run their 5w-40 full syn. I ran it in my 800 cu. in. Cummins OTR truck. No additives, just oil. Worked fine for me. I'd buy it in the 55 gallon drums too. My big cam took 11 gallons per change and i had to change it about every month due to mileage. Delo, Rot, Exxon XD3, etc. All have the starburst "compression" rating. Not being negative, but what difference does the number of cylinders make? Mark [Reply]  [No Email]
jturbo10 02-17-2013 20:13:23 67.232.120.65 Report to Moderator	Re: Using Rotella oil in 2 cylinder tractors in reply to jturbo10, 02-17-2013 15:04:51   Wow..glad I asked as that is a 100 percent positive response. Thanks and I'll be switching tomorrow. I have been looking at Sam's for those 55 gallons drums but my store is not carrying it in stock. I'll go ask the manager to see if she can order it. [Reply]  [No Email]
Peterbilt07 02-17-2013 18:16:47 184.157.89.179 Report to Moderator	Re: Using Rotella oil in 2 cylinder tractors in reply to jturbo10, 02-17-2013 15:04:51   I have a 55 gal.drum of 15-40 Rotella T I use in all my tractors and semi.Swithced everthing in 2006.You can usally get 55 gal.drum at Sams Club for $599.00 and I have seen it on sale for $586.00.I have not had 1 problem with anything.Also add 1 quart of lucas oil stabalizer to each oil change on tractors and 1 gal to semi that hold 11 gal. [Reply]  [No Email]
Mike Aylward 02-17-2013 16:38:56 209.152.135.126 Report to Moderator	Re: Using Rotella oil in 2 cylinder tractors in reply to jturbo10, 02-17-2013 15:04:51   I run John Deere oil in almost everything I own. Diesel oil in an old tractor works very well. Diesel oil gets an engine clean and keeps it that way. Sludge is a thing of the past. Get the crud out of the engine and keep it out. Mike [Reply]  [No Email]
machinery-man 02-17-2013 16:37:50 69.196.221.251 Report to Moderator	Re: Using Rotella oil in 2 cylinder tractors in reply to jturbo10, 02-17-2013 15:04:51   The oil is light years ahead of what was used in its time.... [Reply]  [No Email]
JD PHIL 02-17-2013 16:31:35 67.142.173.25 Report to Moderator	Re: Using Rotella oil in 2 cylinder tractors in reply to jturbo10, 02-17-2013 15:04:51   I use it in my G pullin tractor and 730 ,830 ,B and the Honda 4wheeler Dodge diesel, caterpillar in the Kenworth need I say more!! [Reply]  [No Email]
rufus80 02-17-2013 16:28:07 174.231.194.69 Report to Moderator	Re: Using Rotella oil in 2 cylinder tractors in reply to jturbo10, 02-17-2013 15:04:51   I have been using Rotella T 15-40 in my '52 A for years, works great. [Reply]  [No Email]
pbb 02-17-2013 16:15:39 67.231.39.105 Report to Moderator	Re: Using Rotella oil in 2 cylinder tractors in reply to jturbo10, 02-17-2013 15:04:51   I have ran Rotella in my D and A for 3 years now with no problem.My buddie runs it in his dirt track car and he swears by it.He is the one that got me started on it. [Reply]  [No Email]
David G 02-17-2013 15:42:35 205.215.206.18 Report to Moderator	Re: Using Rotella oil in 2 cylinder tractors in reply to jturbo10, 02-17-2013 15:04:51   I use 15W-40 Delvac (Rotella) in all my equipment. [Reply]  [No Email]