550Doug
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I see that Rotella T4 15w-40 is meant for diesel motors, but could I also use it in a gas motor? I usually use 10w-30 in my gas tractor but I can get some T4 at a cheap price.
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Janicholson
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With a good price, and the info that very many contributors on this forum use 15-40 oil, do it. Jim
Steve@Advance
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Diesel oil is more closely designed for the old gas engines than the new automotive "S" (spark ignition) oils.
The automotive oils are designed around roller cams and complex emissions controls, neither of which apply to your tractor.
The diesel oil is more compatible with flat tappet cams, which is what you want.
The automotive oils are designed around roller cams and complex emissions controls, neither of which apply to your tractor.
The diesel oil is more compatible with flat tappet cams, which is what you want.
look and see what ratings it has. You should see a "C" (compression)rating which is for diesel engines and a "S" (spark)rating. If the "S" rating meets or exceeds
the rating required for your tractor you should be good. As others have mentioned the newest and latest "S"oils have charastics to preserve emission components,
catalytic convertors to be specific, at the cost of protection for camshafts and flat tappets. If the Rotella T-4 doesn't have the latest "S" rating it may be
better for your engine than the newest "S" spec oil.
the rating required for your tractor you should be good. As others have mentioned the newest and latest "S"oils have charastics to preserve emission components,
catalytic convertors to be specific, at the cost of protection for camshafts and flat tappets. If the Rotella T-4 doesn't have the latest "S" rating it may be
better for your engine than the newest "S" spec oil.
Wicksfield
Member
Agree what others have said. Fun tib-bit.....my Harley calls for 20w-50. If on the road and need oil with no 20W-50 to be found,
Harley specifies 15w-40 diesel oil as an alternate.
Harley specifies 15w-40 diesel oil as an alternate.
mikewood869
Well-known Member
was tempted to use it in my lawnmower. I use it in my gas burners.
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