Oil shortage
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There seems to be a nationwide shortage of Rosella in any version. I switched to the semi-synthetic because that was all I could find. I don't think there will an issue except my wallet is not about $5 lighter than if I had been able to find T-3.
For my fall oil change I was able to get the usual Rotella but only in a gallon, not the usual quarts. I thought that was odd, but now I’m glad I was able to get it.
Just get the manufacturer's recommended viscosity for your engine Marine Engine Oil: Synthetic or Conventional? - Boat Trader Blog
The author of that article needs to do his homework a little better. He states, "Synthetic oil, which has no carbon, leaves no deposits." This is grossly inaccurate. Synthetic oil is based on carbon, just not based on "mineral oil" or derived directly from crude oil. The chemists here can weigh in more specifically on the chemistry.
There are advantages to synthetic oils as they can be blended for specific applications. For more info see:
Synthetic oil - Wikipedia
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T4 is a conventional oil, just "new and improved" T3, your Perkins probably don't care anyway. Synthetics are T5, T6 I believe.
Shell Rotella® T4 Triple Protection Diesel Oil
Shell Rotella® T4 Triple Protection Diesel Oil
Oh yeah! what @dlochner said!!!!!. This one is right up there on my list with items that are listed as "chemical free". Are they selling a vacuum or anti-matter?
When the term "organic" first came out as a synonym for "chemical free"... I about had an aneurysm. Especially "organic salt". 
I thought it would be a fad but... I had to get over it.
I thought it would be a fad but... I had to get over it.
A few years ago we were headed to Mt Desert Is in Maine. On the main road was a big sign: "Organic Firewood!"When the term "organic" first came out as a synonym for "chemical free"... I about had an aneurysm. Especially "organic salt".
I thought it would be a fad but... I had to get over it.
Reminds me of the days when biodiesel first came out and there was a "rush" to get your exhaust smelling like French fries. Ah, the good old days...
Like rgranger just stated….I went crazy when, I recently went through the same reaction when I purchased a generator for my home. The break in period stated…”must be run using conventional 10W-30 oil, for 5 hours“(supplied by the manufacture). Then drain and use 5W-30 Mobil 1 Synthetic oil . OH NO NEVER!
Every fiber in my body went nuts. I stiffened up like a board. In my world that was never ever done. I called the manufacturer and spoke with everyone I could to see if that can be done….Well live and learn. It’s is done now! But I did let that oil drain for a whole day before adding the synthetic.
I did it and truth be known, the generator started easier and runs great.
But after reading this posting I’m going out and getting some Rotella T, if I can find it now. You can store oil longer today than you could before but not too much longer.
Oh the changes we all have to endure.
Every fiber in my body went nuts. I stiffened up like a board. In my world that was never ever done. I called the manufacturer and spoke with everyone I could to see if that can be done….Well live and learn. It’s is done now! But I did let that oil drain for a whole day before adding the synthetic.
I did it and truth be known, the generator started easier and runs great.
But after reading this posting I’m going out and getting some Rotella T, if I can find it now. You can store oil longer today than you could before but not too much longer.
Oh the changes we all have to endure.
Presto Logs, a wax and sawdust candle compressed into the shape of a log, all the ambience of a fire without the nasty byproducts like smoke or HEAT.Is there any other kind?
"Firewood Guy" brought them for a group campout at 9000' in the Sierras, marshmallows tasted like birthday candles.
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I have been using Synthetic Oil in my Volvo Penta [aka Perkins] for 4 years and never a problem.
Since we operate in Gulf warm waters, I use a lower Viscosity Synthetic.
mobil-full-synthetic-5w-30
Jim...
PS: My transmission uses Synthetic Gear Oil.
