Delvac 15W40 vs. Rotella?
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Delvac 15W40 vs. Rotella?
Went to my oil change store yesterday and they informed me they no longer use Rotella. They have Mobil "Fleet" which I assume is Delvac. They said it is not the Del 1 synth and as good if not better than Rotella.
Having always used Rotella, is there going to be a problem switching to the Mobil oil?
Should I go back to Rotella or stay with Mobil?
Having always used Rotella, is there going to be a problem switching to the Mobil oil?
Should I go back to Rotella or stay with Mobil?
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What is it? a synth blend? They called it "Mobil Fleet".
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I have heard in the past not to use Lucas in the oil system due to foaming in the hpop system. I could have misunderstood though.
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Jamin you are exactly right. check this out. Go to the bottom of the page for the oil additive.
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What about Additives?
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I looked at the mobile site and didn't see a Mobile Fleet listed. I'd ask to see some documentation on the oil so you know what grade and specs it meets. If it's Delvac 15w-40 I wouldn't be scared of it.
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Most people associate Mobil as only making synthetics. Although an excellent oil, Delvac is a conventional base oil.
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Jamin you are exactly right. check this out. Go to the bottom of the page for the oil additive.
What about Additives?
What about Additives?
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Untrue...switching to synthetics does not cause "seep", which I interpret as seal leakage. Lucas oil additive is, is...see the link provided by jrciii56.
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Diddo that.
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Having run 1.7 million miles, and having a farm also and running tractors and having switched to synthetics several times after purchasing equipment I can prove it cause seepage on valve covers and differential coves. Wanna come look at my John Deere sitting under the shed? Besides, we have run Lucas in every piece of equipment we owned and it has never caused cavitation in any engine or hydraulic system. Our CAT engines run Balt-Sea with no problem and 130,000 miles a year. You'd better send Lucas a letter. They will be livid.
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Whether or not a synthetic will cause oil leaks are all a matter of personal experience. Not all synthetics are created equal. Some are much easy on seals and gaskets than others. PAO synthetics are the best.
No one on here is going to fault you for using Lucas. If you like it then stick with it. Take a look at this virgin sample of Lucas oil stabilizer. There is virtually no additives is this treatment. Virtually the additive is just a viscosity improver.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...-analysis.html
No one on here is going to fault you for using Lucas. If you like it then stick with it. Take a look at this virgin sample of Lucas oil stabilizer. There is virtually no additives is this treatment. Virtually the additive is just a viscosity improver.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...-analysis.html