Schaeffers 1540 vs Rotella syn
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Schaeffers 1540 vs Rotella syn
Just thought I would share my experiences with both oils.
I switched over my pickup to rotella syn in December and just put Schaeffers 15w40 in my X a couple of weeks ago. This morning was the coldest since the switch in the X. (13 degrees) Went out and started both this morning and honestly couldn't tell the difference. They both started right up without any issue, no moaning, romping or any other nasty sounds.
I will be puting the 15w40 Schaeffers in my pickup when it is due for a change as it is a little cheaper than the Rotella Syn.
I switched over my pickup to rotella syn in December and just put Schaeffers 15w40 in my X a couple of weeks ago. This morning was the coldest since the switch in the X. (13 degrees) Went out and started both this morning and honestly couldn't tell the difference. They both started right up without any issue, no moaning, romping or any other nasty sounds.
I will be puting the 15w40 Schaeffers in my pickup when it is due for a change as it is a little cheaper than the Rotella Syn.
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I'm not really surprised by this. I would think the cold start advantage would be shared by all synthetics.
So how about some more comparisons? Amount of smoke and smell out the CCV? Any other differences you've noticed besides price?
So how about some more comparisons? Amount of smoke and smell out the CCV? Any other differences you've noticed besides price?
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The 15w40 Shaeffers is only a syn blend and not a pure syn as far as I know so I wasnt sure the difference there would be between the two. As far as CCV the amount of smoke seems to be about the same as when I was running rotella 15w40, but the nasty smell is gone.
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Ya, my wife would always ask if I had used deodorant when I got out of the X!!
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I've pretty much gotten used to it, but I've been wanting to try the 9000, and now that Rotella is pretty much the same price, might as well "go green". 
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Marc,
I am just curious. When you stay that it is starting easier, what do you actually mean? Is is firing quicker? Sounds smoother? or Doesn't have the romps? I am just looking for a little more detail. So that i can share this info to more people.
I am just curious. When you stay that it is starting easier, what do you actually mean? Is is firing quicker? Sounds smoother? or Doesn't have the romps? I am just looking for a little more detail. So that i can share this info to more people.
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Basically acts just like the rotella syn. Turns over easier and in turn fires quicker and sounds much smoother than rotella 15w40 at the same temp.
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Just thought I would share my experiences with both oils.
I switched over my pickup to rotella syn in December and just put Schaeffers 15w40 in my X a couple of weeks ago. This morning was the coldest since the switch in the X. (13 degrees) Went out and started both this morning and honestly couldn't tell the difference. They both started right up without any issue, no moaning, romping or any other nasty sounds.
I will be puting the 15w40 Schaeffers in my pickup when it is due for a change as it is a little cheaper than the Rotella Syn.
I switched over my pickup to rotella syn in December and just put Schaeffers 15w40 in my X a couple of weeks ago. This morning was the coldest since the switch in the X. (13 degrees) Went out and started both this morning and honestly couldn't tell the difference. They both started right up without any issue, no moaning, romping or any other nasty sounds.
I will be puting the 15w40 Schaeffers in my pickup when it is due for a change as it is a little cheaper than the Rotella Syn.
It's a new sticker on my rear window.
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I went from Rotella Dyno to Schaeffers 9000 and my truck loves it. I have heard about the nasty smell of the rotella and it makes me appricate the sweet smell of the 9000.
Jeremy nice PSN inspired sticker
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Jeremy nice PSN inspired sticker
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