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Robert Kassal

Sat, Sep 3, 2005 3:25 PM

Do we have a lubrication engineer on the list? I have a question regarding the
use of multi viscosity oils.

I run a Lehman SP135 in my boat and initially used SAE 30 weight diesel oil
per the manual. Some years later (about 2000 hours) I switched to Rotella-T 40
weight per Bob Smiths recommendation. Engine hours are approaching 3000 and
all is well. I'm now finding Rotella-T straight weight SAE 40 oil hard to find
in my area. Can I use Rotella 15W40 which is easy to get at Wal-Mart? Or would
it be better to stay with the single weight and drop back to SAE 30.

Cheers,
Bob Kassal
Chateau de Mer

PS, Fuel at Baltimore Yacht Club just jumped from about $2.70 to $3.20 one
hour before I reached the fuel dock.

Do we have a lubrication engineer on the list? I have a question regarding the use of multi viscosity oils. I run a Lehman SP135 in my boat and initially used SAE 30 weight diesel oil per the manual. Some years later (about 2000 hours) I switched to Rotella-T 40 weight per Bob Smiths recommendation. Engine hours are approaching 3000 and all is well. I'm now finding Rotella-T straight weight SAE 40 oil hard to find in my area. Can I use Rotella 15W40 which is easy to get at Wal-Mart? Or would it be better to stay with the single weight and drop back to SAE 30. Cheers, Bob Kassal Chateau de Mer PS, Fuel at Baltimore Yacht Club just jumped from about $2.70 to $3.20 one hour before I reached the fuel dock.

TB

Ted Brustowicz

Sat, Sep 3, 2005 3:49 PM

I was told by American Diesel that the Multi Oils may damage the seals, thus
they didn't recommend them
Ted

I was told by American Diesel that the Multi Oils may damage the seals, thus they didn't recommend them Ted

SS

Sylvain Sirois

Sat, Sep 3, 2005 3:56 PM

I am not an expert at all but I run my John Deere 6068 with 15W40 for 5000h
now. It is true I am living way up north and have late fall starting at
around 350F.

The Deere have not glow plug or block heater but it start on 1/4 turn.

Sylvain Sirois
http://www.plongeess.com

-----Message d'origine-----
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Envoyi : 3 septembre 2005 11:26
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Objet : T&T: Engine Oils

Do we have a lubrication engineer on the list? I have a question regarding
the
use of multi viscosity oils.

I run a Lehman SP135 in my boat and initially used SAE 30 weight diesel
oil
per the manual. Some years later (about 2000 hours) I switched to Rotella-
T 40
weight per Bob Smiths recommendation. Engine hours are approaching 3000
and
all is well. I'm now finding Rotella-T straight weight SAE 40 oil hard to
find
in my area. Can I use Rotella 15W40 which is easy to get at Wal-Mart? Or
would
it be better to stay with the single weight and drop back to SAE 30.

Cheers,
Bob Kassal
Chateau de Mer

PS, Fuel at Baltimore Yacht Club just jumped from about $2.70 to $3.20 one
hour before I reached the fuel dock.

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I am not an expert at all but I run my John Deere 6068 with 15W40 for 5000h now. It is true I am living way up north and have late fall starting at around 350F. The Deere have not glow plug or block heater but it start on 1/4 turn. Sylvain Sirois http://www.plongeess.com > -----Message d'origine----- > De : trawlers-and-trawlering-bounces@lists.samurai.com [mailto:trawlers- > and-trawlering-bounces@lists.samurai.com] De la part de Robert Kassal > Envoyi : 3 septembre 2005 11:26 > @ : trawlers-and-trawlering@lists.samurai.com > Objet : T&T: Engine Oils > > Do we have a lubrication engineer on the list? I have a question regarding > the > use of multi viscosity oils. > > I run a Lehman SP135 in my boat and initially used SAE 30 weight diesel > oil > per the manual. Some years later (about 2000 hours) I switched to Rotella- > T 40 > weight per Bob Smiths recommendation. Engine hours are approaching 3000 > and > all is well. I'm now finding Rotella-T straight weight SAE 40 oil hard to > find > in my area. Can I use Rotella 15W40 which is easy to get at Wal-Mart? Or > would > it be better to stay with the single weight and drop back to SAE 30. > > Cheers, > Bob Kassal > Chateau de Mer > > PS, Fuel at Baltimore Yacht Club just jumped from about $2.70 to $3.20 one > hour before I reached the fuel dock. > _______________________________________________ > http://lists.samurai.com/mailman/listinfo/trawlers-and-trawlering > > To unsubscribe send email to > trawlers-and-trawlering-request@lists.samurai.com with the word > UNSUBSCRIBE and nothing else in the subject or body of the message. > > Trawlers & Trawlering and T&T are trademarks of Water World > Productions. Unauthorized use is prohibited.

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Ron Rogers

Sat, Sep 3, 2005 4:12 PM

At one point, Alex told us that we could not go wrong with 15W40. My 1984
Perkins 6354 manual tells me to use 30W. FWIW, COSTCO sells Rotella 30W by
the case - 6 gallons to the case. I was just there.

Ron Rogers

At one point, Alex told us that we could not go wrong with 15W40. My 1984 Perkins 6354 manual tells me to use 30W. FWIW, COSTCO sells Rotella 30W by the case - 6 gallons to the case. I was just there. Ron Rogers

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Keith

Sat, Sep 3, 2005 4:24 PM

I did just like you, but switched to Chevron Delo 400 straight 40 weight
because it's easier to find and (IMHO) just as good.

Keith

The severity of the itch is inversely proportional to the reach.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Robert Kassal" bkboater@worldnet.att.net

I run a Lehman SP135 in my boat and initially used SAE 30 weight diesel
oil
per the manual. Some years later (about 2000 hours) I switched to
Rotella-T 40
weight per Bob Smiths recommendation. Engine hours are approaching 3000
and
all is well. I'm now finding Rotella-T straight weight SAE 40 oil hard to
find
in my area. Can I use Rotella 15W40 which is easy to get at Wal-Mart? Or
would
it be better to stay with the single weight and drop back to SAE 30.

I did just like you, but switched to Chevron Delo 400 straight 40 weight because it's easier to find and (IMHO) just as good. Keith _____ The severity of the itch is inversely proportional to the reach. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert Kassal" <bkboater@worldnet.att.net> > > I run a Lehman SP135 in my boat and initially used SAE 30 weight diesel > oil > per the manual. Some years later (about 2000 hours) I switched to > Rotella-T 40 > weight per Bob Smiths recommendation. Engine hours are approaching 3000 > and > all is well. I'm now finding Rotella-T straight weight SAE 40 oil hard to > find > in my area. Can I use Rotella 15W40 which is easy to get at Wal-Mart? Or > would > it be better to stay with the single weight and drop back to SAE 30.

GB

Greg Bowers

Sat, Sep 3, 2005 4:43 PM

We've put over 2000 hrs on our 1985 Perkins T6354's in the six years we've
had Heart of Gold and have always run Rotella 15W40. She's got just over
3000 hrs on her now and things are great (except for this pesky antifreeze
thing). I get it at Sams Club for around $35.00 per 6-gal case. Perfect.
3-gal per engine.

Greg Bowers www.seaplanetearth.com

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Ron Rogers
Sent: Saturday, September 03, 2005 11:12 AM
To: Robert Kassal; trawlers-and-trawlering@lists.samurai.com
Subject: Re: T&T: Engine Oils

At one point, Alex told us that we could not go wrong with 15W40. My 1984
Perkins 6354 manual tells me to use 30W. FWIW, COSTCO sells Rotella 30W by
the case - 6 gallons to the case. I was just there.

Ron Rogers

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We've put over 2000 hrs on our 1985 Perkins T6354's in the six years we've had Heart of Gold and have always run Rotella 15W40. She's got just over 3000 hrs on her now and things are great (except for this pesky antifreeze thing). I get it at Sams Club for around $35.00 per 6-gal case. Perfect. 3-gal per engine. Greg Bowers www.seaplanetearth.com -----Original Message----- From: trawlers-and-trawlering-bounces@lists.samurai.com [mailto:trawlers-and-trawlering-bounces@lists.samurai.com]On Behalf Of Ron Rogers Sent: Saturday, September 03, 2005 11:12 AM To: Robert Kassal; trawlers-and-trawlering@lists.samurai.com Subject: Re: T&T: Engine Oils At one point, Alex told us that we could not go wrong with 15W40. My 1984 Perkins 6354 manual tells me to use 30W. FWIW, COSTCO sells Rotella 30W by the case - 6 gallons to the case. I was just there. Ron Rogers _______________________________________________ http://lists.samurai.com/mailman/listinfo/trawlers-and-trawlering To unsubscribe send email to trawlers-and-trawlering-request@lists.samurai.com with the word UNSUBSCRIBE and nothing else in the subject or body of the message. Trawlers & Trawlering and T&T are trademarks of Water World Productions. Unauthorized use is prohibited.

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trawlerphil

Sat, Sep 3, 2005 6:11 PM

I'm coming up on 8,000 hours on my Lehmans and I use either straight 30 wt
or Rotella 15W40. Bob Smith is a straight weight fan, but I used Rotella
15w40 in the northeast because I was out late and in early.

                                      Regards....

Phil Rosch
Old Harbor Consulting
M/V "Curmudgeon" MT44 TC
Currently lying Bond Creek, NC

I'm coming up on 8,000 hours on my Lehmans and I use either straight 30 wt or Rotella 15W40. Bob Smith is a straight weight fan, but I used Rotella 15w40 in the northeast because I was out late and in early. Regards.... Phil Rosch Old Harbor Consulting M/V "Curmudgeon" MT44 TC Currently lying Bond Creek, NC

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