Engine oil

[dj43]

Hi All
Sorry if this has been done to death, not able to find any information using the search facility on here,

Currently using Shell rimula RT4X, 15w/40 mineral engine oil, for our Volvo TAMD122P-D engines

Seem to remember reading on here that there was more than one type or spec now ( 4/5) anyone no which one was

Recommended , and which one to avoid ,supplier states it now has new Shell Rimula RT4X on barrel

Thanks

 

[Spi D]

The manual states CD or CE spec oil at 15W/40 viscosity so any that meet this requirement will do.

These days CD and CE have become obsolete but CF is the recommended sucessor

See pg 88:
http://pie.volvopenta.com/ViewFileF...403&d=Owners Publication&s=3335236&lang=en-GB

I'd recommend any known brand (not neccessarily major), mineral oil. And ofcourse changed according to the manual intervals. You may also look up Volvo VDS/VDS-2 specification and get that spec oil, if you so desire - again any known brand that meet the standard.

 

[burgundyben]

http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?399107-Any-tribologists-in-the-house&highlight=

 

[dj43]

Thanks guys

My confusion is between Shell Rimula RT4X and Shell Rimula RT4L both specifications seem to meet our engine

requirements , the X ,Heavy duty Diesel engine oil , the L , Multigrade Heavy duty engine oil ,

Recommends the use of RT4L for low emission engines, including the latest Euro 5 and US 2007, as well as older units
Recommends RT4X for low emission engines Euro 5,4,3,2 and US 2002
RT4X. Volvo VDS-3
RT4L . Volvo VDS-3 /VDS-4

As our engines are older than the Euro spec , looking at using RT4X spec oil

 

[burgundyben]

Thanks guys

My confusion is between Shell Rimula RT4X and Shell Rimula RT4L both specifications seem to meet our engine

requirements , the X ,Heavy duty Diesel engine oil , the L , Multigrade Heavy duty engine oil ,

Recommends the use of RT4L for low emission engines, including the latest Euro 5 and US 2007, as well as older units
Recommends RT4X for low emission engines Euro 5,4,3,2 and US 2002
RT4X. Volvo VDS-3
RT4L . Volvo VDS-3 /VDS-4

As our engines are older than the Euro spec , looking at using RT4X spec oil

Correct.

L is a low ash version for newer machinery.

 

[Latestarter1]

Good points being raised here, only just this week supplier was perversely flagging special deals on normally more expensive low SAPS lubricants.

Top ring temperatures on older engines are generally not compatible with low ash oils.

 

[burgundyben]

Forgot to say in my previous post, Smith and Allen have good deals on 20ltr buckets of RT4X.

http://www.smithandallan.com/products/shell-transport/2300-shell-rimula-rt4-x-15w-40/

 

[dj43]

Forgot to say in my previous post, Smith and Allen have good deals on 20ltr buckets of RT4X.

http://www.smithandallan.com/products/shell-transport/2300-shell-rimula-rt4-x-15w-40/

Thanks for the link, we normally buy our oil from the company that deliver our fuel, Emo oils , they have matched smith and Allen price and included delivery FOC , they did say that it was a very good deal

Thanks again for all the reply,s,

 

[John100156]

I just purchased 6off Shell Rimula RT4X 15W-40 x 20L @ £40.50 from BTLS, which I will be taking out to Sant Carles on Tuesday. I use this for my TAMD63P's and it can also be used in the ZF gearboxes.

 

[dj43]

Just searched for BTLS and got Blubber the love sponge

John that's a cracking price less than I paid before vat added

 

[John100156]

Lubricants Specialist
BTLS-Hayley Group PLC

http://www.lubricantsupplies.co.uk

Tel : 01264 353111
Email: andyd@btls.co.uk