Rotella t 30w
 

Rotella t 30w

Started by scotty_vince, September 20, 2010, 01:05:42 PM

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scotty_vince

Has anyone used rotella t 30w in there dd two stroke?

HighTechRedneck

30wt is only advised for consistent use in below freezing weather.

From the Detroit Diesel Lubricating Oil, Fuel & Filters guide - Page 10
http://extranet.detroitdiesel.com/pdf/vocations/Lube-Oil-Fuel-Requirements.pdf

QuoteAt ambient temperatures below freezing (32° F or 0° C), sufficient starter cranking speed
may not be achieved to start the engine with SAE 40 grade oils. Where starting aids are
not available or at very cold temperatures (0° F to -25° F or -18° C to -32° C) even if
starting aids are available, the use of multigrade SAE 15W-40 or monograde lubricant
SAE 30 will improve startability. These lubricants must possess a High Temperature
– High Shear Rate Viscosity (measured by ASTM D 4741 or equivalent) of 3.70 cP
minimum. These oils must be replaced with monograde SAE 40 lubricants as soon as
ambient conditions permit.

gus

My 671 had 30wt in it when I got it and drove it 800mi home. It also had the same stuff in the trans which is supposed to have 50wt.

No harm done that I can see.

I often use 30wt in winter because it is much cheaper at WM which doesn't carry 40wt.
PD4107-152
PD4104-1274
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