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Offline Hwy 49er

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Mixing Rotella T's
« on: March 03, 2012, 04:14:29 PM »
I know there are some guys here with a lot of oil knowledge,

I ran out of Rotella T Synthetic 5w-40.  Any problems with topping off with 2 pints of Rotella T HD 15w-40 I have. Both are CJ-4.
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Offline Rhino

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Re: Mixing Rotella T's
« Reply #1 on: March 03, 2012, 04:43:18 PM »
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Re: Mixing Rotella T's
« Reply #2 on: March 03, 2012, 04:58:26 PM »
Other than it increasing the viscosity (not much if you're only using 2 pints), I don't see a problem with it.  I'd do it if it was all I had on hand at the time.

But then, I use Wing sized tires, mix bias and radial tires, rarely wash my bike, run synthetic truck oil, cut off my rear fender, performed a bafflectomy, and a host of other things that some people tell you should never be done.   :loco:

In the early days of synthetics, there was (supposedly) a problem with mixing synth and dino oils.  But that time has long since passed. 
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Re: Mixing Rotella T's
« Reply #3 on: March 03, 2012, 05:32:38 PM »
Quote from: Outback_Jon on March 03, 2012, 04:58:26 PM
Other than it increasing the viscosity (not much if you're only using 2 pints), I don't see a problem with it.  I'd do it if it was all I had on hand at the time.

But then, I use Wing sized tires, mix bias and radial tires, rarely wash my bike, run synthetic truck oil, cut off my rear fender, performed a bafflectomy, and a host of other things that some people tell you should never be done.   :loco:

In the early days of synthetics, there was (supposedly) a problem with mixing synth and dino oils.  But that time has long since passed.
Hey. I and my bike resemble that remark, exactly.
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Re: Mixing Rotella T's
« Reply #4 on: March 03, 2012, 06:29:52 PM »
That would be an explosive mixture, don't do it.
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Re: Mixing Rotella T's
« Reply #5 on: March 03, 2012, 06:47:55 PM »
Quote from: SteveJ. on March 03, 2012, 05:32:38 PM
Hey. I and my bike resemble that remark, exactly.
I knew I wasn't alone in my shame.   ;D
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Re: Mixing Rotella T's
« Reply #6 on: March 03, 2012, 06:54:53 PM »
 If mixing them was a problem my bike would have :doublepuke: a long time ago.
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Re: Mixing Rotella T's
« Reply #7 on: March 04, 2012, 04:22:47 PM »
I guess this is the place to come to confess.

I've done it.

And the Blue Monster still runs.  Fast.  Very fast......
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Re: Mixing Rotella T's
« Reply #8 on: March 04, 2012, 06:26:53 PM »
 :popcorn: "I am a Rotella mixer" :grouphug: Meetings are every Thursday at 7.00pm
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Re: Mixing Rotella T's
« Reply #9 on: March 05, 2012, 04:17:11 AM »
I am a Rotella mixer.  But I can change.... if I have to....  I guess...
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Re: Mixing Rotella T's
« Reply #10 on: March 05, 2012, 04:50:14 AM »
Quote from: jim_de_hunter on March 05, 2012, 04:17:11 AM
I am a Rotella mixer.  But I can change.... if I have to....  I guess...

Red Green :)
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Re: Mixing Rotella T's
« Reply #11 on: March 05, 2012, 10:43:17 AM »
Oil threads rule
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Re: Mixing Rotella T's
« Reply #12 on: March 10, 2012, 11:46:40 AM »
Hello, my name is Dave and I'm a Rotella mixer.........
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Re: Mixing Rotella T's
« Reply #13 on: March 10, 2012, 06:28:54 PM »
Not quite following you guys...are you mixing oils as a regular course or are you just topping up with another type?

Please explain.
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Re: Mixing Rotella T's
« Reply #14 on: March 10, 2012, 09:19:51 PM »
  If I have a liter if Rotella T6 syn 5W40 and 2 liters of Rotella 10W40 I will mix them to complete an oil change. And I have done it. :o 
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Re: Mixing Rotella T's
« Reply #15 on: March 11, 2012, 06:40:37 AM »
Quote from: connie1 on March 10, 2012, 06:28:54 PM
Not quite following you guys...are you mixing oils as a regular course or are you just topping up with another type?

Please explain.

I run only Rotella T in everything that I do the maintenance.  So I have a few grades and both Dino and Synthetic out in the garage.  I don't mix as a regular course but rather than run out an buy another gallon when I need a pint to top off a sump, I'll add another grade and/or type.
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Re: Mixing Rotella T's
« Reply #16 on: March 14, 2012, 07:58:06 PM »
Let see here, 9th bike, lots of mixed oil over the years, no oil related problems. OK now.
Mix to your hearts content.
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Re: Mixing Rotella T's
« Reply #17 on: March 14, 2012, 08:05:47 PM »
I like to add a smidgen of vanilla extract.
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Re: Mixing Rotella T's
« Reply #18 on: March 14, 2012, 08:17:05 PM »
I did read a thread recently where someone stated that you should not mix synth and non synth. I silently wondered about that statement, but no one made any comment. I had never heard anyone say that before, and I had always thought they were sympatico........looks like no one here disagrees with that theory.

edit to add: I did a quick google on this and here is what Amsoil has to say

http://www.synthetic-motor-oil-change-and-filters.com/amsoil_articles/myths-of-synthetic-oils/

and this from Mobil

http://www.mobiloil.com/usa-english/motoroil/synthetics/synthetic_oils_faqs.aspx

and from Valvoline

http://www.valvoline.com/faqs/motor-oil/full-synthetic-motor-oil/
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Re: Mixing Rotella T's
« Reply #19 on: March 19, 2012, 08:59:07 PM »
Quote from: 2fast on March 14, 2012, 08:17:05 PM
I did read a thread recently where someone stated that you should not mix synth and non synth. I silently wondered about that statement, but no one made any comment. I had never heard anyone say that before, and I had always thought they were sympatico........looks like no one here disagrees with that theory.

My question to whoever says you cant or shouldnt mix the two is, how do they make semi-synthetic then?!?!?!?
And then Id stop taking any advice from said person....or at least verify whatever they tell you after that.


Back on the original topic....


Mixing different weights of oils? 

OH THE HUMANITY!!!!!   

LMAO!
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