How long between oil changes?
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From: Poteau,Oklahoma
How long between oil changes?
I am using the Rottela T6 Synthetic (3 gallons) and 3qts of Lucas Oil Stabilizer.
What do ya'll recommend for mileage on that?
As always thanks!
What do ya'll recommend for mileage on that?
As always thanks!
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Why do you use the stabilizer? No need to IMO. The synthetic oil is very good and should not need anything added to it.
With synthetic you should be able to run the oil out pretty far, like 10k. I would suggest getting oil simple analysis though. It can help keep an eye on the oil and the engine. Ou should also look at adding a by-pass filter setup. That will filter the oil much finer than the full flow filter you have on it now.
Driving has a lot to do with how long you run the oil. If you idle a lot, or run long miles at highway speeds makes a big difference. How do you use your rig?
With synthetic you should be able to run the oil out pretty far, like 10k. I would suggest getting oil simple analysis though. It can help keep an eye on the oil and the engine. Ou should also look at adding a by-pass filter setup. That will filter the oil much finer than the full flow filter you have on it now.
Driving has a lot to do with how long you run the oil. If you idle a lot, or run long miles at highway speeds makes a big difference. How do you use your rig?
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Why do you use the stabilizer? No need to IMO. The synthetic oil is very good and should not need anything added to it.
With synthetic you should be able to run the oil out pretty far, like 10k. I would suggest getting oil simple analysis though. It can help keep an eye on the oil and the engine. Ou should also look at adding a by-pass filter setup. That will filter the oil much finer than the full flow filter you have on it now.
Driving has a lot to do with how long you run the oil. If you idle a lot, or run long miles at highway speeds makes a big difference. How do you use your rig?
With synthetic you should be able to run the oil out pretty far, like 10k. I would suggest getting oil simple analysis though. It can help keep an eye on the oil and the engine. Ou should also look at adding a by-pass filter setup. That will filter the oil much finer than the full flow filter you have on it now.
Driving has a lot to do with how long you run the oil. If you idle a lot, or run long miles at highway speeds makes a big difference. How do you use your rig?
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I am not a believer in using additives in engine oil. Many are nothing more than snake oils that say right on the label they help. I have never had to use any oil additive in any car, truck, tractor, or airplane I have owned. I just do not believe you need to spend hard earned money on them when high quality oils that are formulated are readily available. Just my .02 worth.
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From: Gary,Indiana
I run the rotella 15/40 dino and change mine 5k-6k. I just changed it after 6500 miles and mostly highway and pulling boats 7k-10k. I am sending in a sample to the Blackstone to see what they say. I am hoping to get a good report and see if I can go 6500-7k per oil change. And with Sny I am sure you can go between 7k-10k. But to know for sure get Blackstone to do lab work done on the oil.
And I am with Ken on adding the Lucas, it isn't needed. That and their oil additive is dino based and I wouldn't add it to syn oil. Just my 2cents
And I am with Ken on adding the Lucas, it isn't needed. That and their oil additive is dino based and I wouldn't add it to syn oil. Just my 2cents
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People on this site have had trouble using Lucas additive in there oil . Our injection system does not seem to like it. If your using RotellaT6 5-40 you don't need any additive. Its all personal but I go by what I've heard on here. Most additives are snake oil as someone has already said. Just a good sell pitch. Good luck, Chet
But brand name synthetics such as Shell T6 are already manufactured so well that additives many not only be useless, but might actually work against the fine tuning of the oil.
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http://www.lucasoil.com/images/media...Stabilizer.pdf
I don't get additives in any oil, why waste the money...good oils aren't that expensive.