Anyone see any problem in me using this in my generators?

SAE 30
Meets API Service:
CF-4, CF-2, CF/SJ

Shell Rotella T
is for gas r disell

Shell Rotella T
is for gas r disell

You sir are a genius :shaking:
Your posts contribute so much knowledge here it's mind blowing :laughing:

The question was:
Anyone see any problem in me using this in my generators?

In case you missed it...

Anyway, I used it, and it works fine so far ;) Generator company said any SAE 30 so looks like I`m golden :smokin:

I pretty much have used mobil 1 10w30 or 5w30 in everything I run for decades. Im not saying that everyone should, but Im curious as to why you are running a single weight non synthetic oil.

Shell Rotella T
is for gas r disell

If you knew what the API grades mean, you'd know that it is intended for use in diesel engines. While clearly, it is a good oil that many folks use in gasoline engines, it is tested and sold as a diesel oil.

I pretty much have used mobil 1 10w30 or 5w30 in everything I run for decades. Im not saying that everyone should, but Im curious as to why you are running a single weight non synthetic oil.

Cost.

It was $10 or $11 I forget for the 4 quarts at wal-mart, and considering their generic oil and quaker state standard dyno oil is $11 (cheapest) for the same size, and from what I've heard the Rotella T is pretty darn good oil.

Mobil1 @ Wal-Mart is I believe $19 or $20 for the same size now :shaking:

Not to mention I don't like going from dyno to synthetic on old engines, one of my generators is from 1981 (cranks over first time) and I don't want to push the leak issue.

I`m trying to standardize engine oil too... pretty much running the cheapest (quaker state) in the suburban (on-property only), penzoil in the wifes car since that's what the previous owners kept in it, I probably will swap this out for synethic since it will see ~3k miles a month and in this case synthetic probably actually save me money. So that will probably get Mobil1 or Amsoil, the only reason I like the amsoil is their nicer oil is only a little more than mobil1 and guaranteed for 25k miles if you use their filters. I've been running it in my YJ (street only) and I normally don't run their filters (3x as much as a FRAM) but I swap out the fram 2x every 1 oil change, the only problem here is I have to buy it by the case to get good prices online or pay astronomical amounts local for it, online even with shipping it's about 10% maybe more than mobil1 (1.5yr/ago when I got it). Due to the oil capacity in my diesel truck I just wait for coupons and pay to have it done... dealing with 15 quarts of oil sucks. I have over 3 old full 5g army cans (rusty/nasty) full of motor oil... it gets recycled but it's no fun to deal with.

So.. my conclusion for oil is cheap shit for stuff that is barely used or only used around the property... synthetic for stuff used high mileage, and dyno factor suggested oil for the generators ;)

I have debated going back to dyno in my jeep since it's not drive much but I think i`ll probably keep it synthetic.

So, that's my oil story.

Don't even get me started on the over priced polaris oil crap :shaking:

I pretty much have used mobil 1 10w30 or 5w30 in everything I run for decades. Im not saying that everyone should, but Im curious as to why you are running a single weight non synthetic oil.

I called around too, and all places I spoke with suggest SAE 30 single weight for generators... not sure why but it's also what they (lawn/tools) sell for all lawn mowers too. Not sure why they don't want you to run 10w30 or 5w30. :confused: Whatever, this is cheap, and works for me. That is unless it was in the wrong spot, and I paid 2x as much :laughing:

-Todd

Rotella has alot of ZDDP(zinc and phosphorus) which is good for flat tappet engines by reducing wear, but it also cleans your engine really well. So if your generator is older or already has some leaks I don't think i would use it.
I personally put it in both of my motorcycles and my jeep(except for winter). Another thing you might want to consider is if your generator will see cold weather use, a multi-weight oil would be better for cold starts.

Good info about the oil, I was not aware of it.

No existing oil leaks in the engines.


-Todd