Here's the list of motor oils reviewed. More details in the video description. Thank you! Mobil Delvac: amzn.to/44Huvkm Rotella T6: amzn.to/3K7VmMI Royal Purple: amzn.to/44LrzTB Schaeffer’s: amzn.to/4bDNbn9 Hot Shot’s: amzn.to/4dJMKJS Amsoil: Available at the online Amsoil store
@rocsti54023 ай бұрын
Thank you for what you do
@5050johnsmith3 ай бұрын
I have a challenge for you 12 car batterys how longbwould it take one simple altinator to charge them and would they last a full day running a heater blower motor from a house furnace and use voltage reducer like light dimmer to slow lower juice to fan
@DavidTressmer-el1kg3 ай бұрын
Nice comparison- one thing is the Mobil product was a synthetic blend product. To do an actual comparison against its competitors would be the delvac extreme,which I believe used to be Mobil 1 diesel. The Mobil extreme has upwards of 40% more additives and anti oxidation capabilities of the 1300.
@techburnsca3 ай бұрын
Try brand diesel motor oils, Like John Deere, Case, New Holland, etc...
@Turbohonda4283 ай бұрын
You should test different synthetic oils. Versus just normal oils.
@pjkentucky6 ай бұрын
Project Farm is still the hardest working channel on KZbin!
@ProjectFarm6 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@JeffinTD6 ай бұрын
Agree. The hours of hard work that goes into these excellent videos is greatly appreciated.
@GorillazGames6 ай бұрын
Clearly...
@gregquinn68276 ай бұрын
And with great purpose besides mere entertainment! Bravo!
@sysierius6 ай бұрын
For sure!, also best test channel on KZbin
@highwayboyjon95175 ай бұрын
It’s 3 am. I don’t own a diesel.
@ProjectFarm5 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@NickMango5 ай бұрын
😂
@malachihornbaker58695 ай бұрын
2am here and I don’t either😅
@penislandfishing16075 ай бұрын
I've used t6 in everything from my gas cars to my lawn mowers
@ryanfriars5455 ай бұрын
Too funny lol
@mdforsberg495 ай бұрын
Our whole semi fleet switched to amsoil and we've seen 30% less repairs with millions of miles tested. Use to run rotella like every shop but the results have been speaking for themselves. Great channel!
@ProjectFarm5 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@hkfan45965 ай бұрын
zero chance amzoil is making the difference
@mdforsberg495 ай бұрын
@hkfan4596 we send oil samples in ever 10k miles I can assure you it's the amsoil when we couldn't get it for a little bit during covid shortages we ran rotella and ever oil sample showed higher wear materials from bearings. The valvoline blue actually performed better than rotella. When we first switched we did half our fleet to see if cost difference was worth it in our trucks on rotella engines laster around 500 to 550k miles. Amsoil constantly hit 900k and above which is good for heavy haulers
@lukaswildner80405 ай бұрын
What are your intervals if your engines last only 500k? I mean, seriously, do you do oil only once every 100k?
@gahbah2745 ай бұрын
@@lukaswildner8040Logging trucks maybe?
@sledhead86253 ай бұрын
I have a 2005 6.0 power stroke. I’ve been using Royal Purple since I bought the truck new. 575,000 miles still going strong.
@ProjectFarm3 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing.
@TheotherAndrewHuberman2 ай бұрын
Most impressive comment by far
@todd5082Ай бұрын
Royal purple is a good oil it’s just not the best. I’ve seen so many oil tests and Royal Purple always does “ok” on the wear test.
@boywonder2799Ай бұрын
AMSOIL. Yes its expensive but its the best. TIP: Become an AMSOIL member, it’s a low yearly fee. It gives you a massive discount on each oil purchase and rewards. You get money back fast, and save big in long run for best oil. I use it it in all my cars, trucks, and tractors so I save a lot of money.
@fsb_-bf3thАй бұрын
Because of this comment, I too will use Royal Purple in my 04 6.0
@Slasher426 ай бұрын
Do I own a diesel? Nope. Do I plan on owning one? Nope. Did I watch the whole video? Yep. All your videos are so well done and very informative! Thanks for your work.
@ProjectFarm6 ай бұрын
You're welcome!
@Stormnorman153 ай бұрын
My 2011 BMW diesel M57 is the most efficient motor I own next to my Honda B-series. I make over 300 HP and 487 torque. I’ve driven 392 miles and still have half a tank of gas leftover. I have had no major problems since ownership to this day. Knock on wood. I was at one point also deterred by diesels before owning one
@carlosnorris352Ай бұрын
If you decide to own one research the 2003 and older versions. Best ICE engines ever.
@danielhardwick4074Ай бұрын
@@Slasher42 same- you can also realize which brands product legit results that is likely to translate to gas products. Still useful data!
@decodeddiesel5 ай бұрын
I am a mechanical engineer with autism and OCD. This is by far my new favorite KZbin channel.
@Terpaholic_Tendencies5 ай бұрын
Thank you for your dedication and service to our country. Godless you and your family! 🇺🇸
@iMentu5 ай бұрын
Awesome to hear brother. Congratulations on the achievements in life and keep on pushing!
@ProjectFarm5 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@marcowulliampopirers22165 ай бұрын
ok but who asked
@Terpaholic_Tendencies5 ай бұрын
@@marcowulliampopirers2216 the same person who asked you to comment
@oby-16076 ай бұрын
Shell Rotella only in this household. Two Kenworths, three John Deere field tractors, two Kubota tractors, three diesel pickups. All run this oil for years with no problems. Change any oil when you should and there will be no problems. We always change before the recommended time interval.
@jamesvuxta87236 ай бұрын
I agree with you to a point till you put the def and the EGR systems into play and they can wreck that idea do away with them and I'm with you
@SH-di8im6 ай бұрын
Rotella oil used here 1998 Peterbilt with a 12.7 Detroit I’ve got no complaints.
@volvo096 ай бұрын
Everything in my arsenal of vehicles and engines is running 5w40 t6. 140k miles of use in my supercharged civic, and so far 50k miles in my f150 with the 2.7. My lawn equipment gets t4.
@Slim..6 ай бұрын
I use Rotella T4 15w40 in my 2010 Honda Goldwing, many other motorcycle owners also use Rotella.T4 15w40.
@malekodesouza72556 ай бұрын
Ditto. T6 in a Superduty 6.0 and that engine is finicky as hell.
@BanjoWorx5 ай бұрын
Thanks Project Farm for such a great video once again. This confirmed my choice of Schaeffer's for my 7.3L. Been using it for 4 years with great results!
@ProjectFarm5 ай бұрын
You are welcome! Thanks for the feedback.
@ElitheBeeGuy28 күн бұрын
It's good for 60-100k miles btw
@mc-nk3zu17 күн бұрын
Are you saying schaffers is good for that many miles? I have 6.7 ran achaffers in. Truck loved it. I just atarted using Presidential 5w40. Made in Ohio. My truck likes that to. 120$ for 5 gallons. Prety sweet deal. @ElitheBeeGuy
@ElitheBeeGuy17 күн бұрын
@mc-nk3zu I run 15w40 fully synth with shaeffers and yes it's good for that many miles although I would change oil sooner....better cleaner oil will prolong your engine life more then anything out there. I personally did 100k miles on one oil change haha don't recommend anyone try as this a 7.3l basically a tractor
@mc-nk3zu17 күн бұрын
@ElitheBeeGuy dude that's wild. I ran that schaffers for like 10k and changed it. I liked it alot. Just not price tag
@tracybowling11566 ай бұрын
I don't have any diesel engines. But oil testing is always fun to watch!
@ProjectFarm6 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
@danteerskine76786 ай бұрын
I also don't have any diesel engines, yet I use heavy duty diesel engine oils in my petrol generator and my electric air compressor (also recommend multigrade 15w40 as mentioned in it's manual)
@ThirteenTwentyRepair6 ай бұрын
Not just diesel, I started putting diesel oil into my gas engines 20 years ago when they started taking zinc out of engine oils. It’s kept all my old flat tappet (pre 1988ish) engines alive.
@JeffinTD6 ай бұрын
@@ThirteenTwentyRepair Yeah. Years ago I did some general farm work. Rotella not only went into the semis and big tractors but also into atv’s, mowers, welders, generators.
@rstuff16056 ай бұрын
I just gave everybody a like 👍 👌 Now im going to read them lol
@RalphMercuroMusic6 ай бұрын
The Shell Rotella T6 has been a common oil used in the motorcycle racing community for decades. Sportbikes (Except for some Ducati's) have a wet clutch. The transmission and engine are within the same cases and share the same oil. Motorcycle specific oil can be VERY expensive so some of us started using T6 around the year 2000. As your tests show, it contains 0 Molybdenum. Thats what makes it safe for a wet clutch. Racers also change the oil often. Usually every weekend if not more so the cost savings can be significant. My own experience is over 25,000 miles each on two Yamaha R1's with no engine, transmission, or clutch issues.
@ProjectFarm6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback.
@rgr44756 ай бұрын
Yup, back in my sport bike days it was always T6.
@briankalagher66876 ай бұрын
What year is your R1? I have a 99 that I run 15w 40 T4 in for the last 10 years or so and I love it. I don't know if it's all in my head but the transmission seems to like T4 better than T6 even though I want it to like the synthetic better. I tried Delvac 5w40 full synthetic 20 years ago and it hated it. 55K miles now on the original clutch so I love Rotella.
@GPz846 ай бұрын
It's not in your head. Reviews show that many users find better shifting with the T4 over the T6. Either one is a great oil. What people don't know is Shell changed the formulation on the T4, Though not listed on the bottle it is now semi-synthetic and states it on their website.
@samuledarconi29276 ай бұрын
Agree.....T6 is very popular in the motorcycle world....using it myself in a VFR800 and Valkyrie....
@isaacbrewer56166 ай бұрын
It’s so crazy how oils with the same viscosity rating act so differently in different temps. Especially the cold temps! Thanks for your great videos!
@ProjectFarm5 ай бұрын
You are welcome! Good Point!
@nathancordes9125 ай бұрын
I wonder what they actually tested for viscosity compared to what the bottle says.
@connor32885 ай бұрын
To my knowledge, the product viscosities are approximate. For example, brand A may be thicker than brand B, but would still fall in the same viscosity rating range, such as 5w30, etc...
@thatskrazy81454 ай бұрын
THE missing variable THE MOTOR! Lets using cooking oil and on bike bearing and expect results? This guy does not understand anything about cars. TO test oil it must BE IN A MOTOR!
@teagancombest60494 ай бұрын
@@thatskrazy8145I see your problem, your car has a motor not an engine. This is engine oil.
@Ollerecovery5 ай бұрын
I like the fact that you present the data quickly and talk fast, you're quick to the point :) Good job.
@ProjectFarm5 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@jamminwrenches8605 ай бұрын
Me too. I usually speed up playback to 1.5 for most all KZbinrs except ProjectFarm.
@jeffgilde32505 ай бұрын
I would have liked to see the Delvac Heavy Duty Full Synthetic oil used instead of the cheaper one doesn’t seem like Apples to Apples comparison.
@TheWilber096 ай бұрын
Give me the rotella over any of them. Cheap. And readily available. And excellent, proven oil.
@ProjectFarm6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback.
@noneofyourbusiness59106 ай бұрын
@@ProjectFarmRotella t5 or t6 all day
@Critastic6 ай бұрын
True, the easy access and cost makes the rotella great, it’s also good oil. Amsoil is the absolute best but you pay for it.
@vivillager6 ай бұрын
I run Rotella on the daily, bobtail, towing overweight, never a problem in decades. I have run Amsoil, but only for seconds at a time, sledpulls
@Critastic6 ай бұрын
@@vivillager people definitely runs oils too long and then blame them when something goes wrong, running rotella and changing it in a timely manner is the key. I just changed the oil on my tundra yesterday, I had amsoil signature in, it had about 11,000 miles on it. It looked brand new, almost felt bad disposing of it haha. There’s no doubt amsoil is top tier but man the price is hard to swallow.
@rhkips6 ай бұрын
Rotella's price to performance ratio is why it's so common in fleet applications. It's not the best, but it keeps costs low in an environment with controlled service intervals. Consistent, regular oil changes are more beneficial than any additive package that exceeds OEM requirements!
@ProjectFarm6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback.
@jason2009125 ай бұрын
in fleet operations you should totally be using amsoil or pennzoil ultra prem. Those vehicles are run HARD and seriously need that oil protection. Now if it's fleet as in car dealership sitting on the lot then obviously it's barely run at all and you can get away with anything
@rhkips5 ай бұрын
@@jason200912 Go work in a large corporate fleet management facility that oversees thousands of vehicles. Paying 3-4x as much at each oil change, versus the average vehicle lifespan and average repair costs over the life of the vehicle, there is absolutely no financial incentive to spend that much on oil. Factor in vehicle depreciation into this equation, and it makes even less sense. Any oil that meets manufacturer specifications is more than enough for fleet, even in a severe duty application. Oil analysis is common with large, internally-managed fleets, but only to either confirm current service intervals, or to determine if modification is required or financially beneficial.
@saabgarage35743 ай бұрын
We always used it in saabs due to the high zinc content for gas engines, but I heard that its not as high in zinc anymore. not sure if thats true.
@KNR629216 күн бұрын
Yep!! 2 vehicles & 2 bikes. I buy it in bulk and change the car & truck every 4000mi & the bikes every 3k since its their manual trans gear oil too
@ihydgm69916 ай бұрын
Would be nice to see you test multimeters, checking voltage, amperage, and resistance accuracy, seeing if the cheap $50 multimeters are as good as the more expensive ones
@ProjectFarm6 ай бұрын
Thank you for the video idea!
@AniviaS6 ай бұрын
Aneng has some cheap multimeters with amazing precision nowadays. Not too long ago it was impossible to get a good multimeter for under $100
@virtualcommunitytheatre6 ай бұрын
I'd also like to see him compare multimeters!
@spacekadebt16416 ай бұрын
I need a multimeter. Sounds like a great video idea!
@windrider656 ай бұрын
I've got two meters I built in highschool, one analog and a digital. 40 years later, they both still work like new, they don't look as good, I still use them today.
@charleywalker29825 ай бұрын
Another great unbiased review that we can trust. Most oil reviews are sponsored and they are biased to their oil. Thanks for doing these reviews and keep them coming please.
@ProjectFarm5 ай бұрын
Thanks, will do!
@thatskrazy81454 ай бұрын
Yeah lets trust a test that never uses an actual motor. THis is like using motor oil on a bike chain and expecting results.... its ENGINE OIL NOT BEARING GREASE OR LUBE!
@golfbravowhiskey86696 ай бұрын
I'm 61 years old, and since I was able to use all in all of our equipment it's been nothing but Rotella. I have rebuilt my John Deere dozer engine which had close to 9000 hours on it and it still looked good on the bottom end, not to mention all of our logging skidders they get the piss used out of them and never had any problems out of Rotella
@wadepatton24336 ай бұрын
Rotella has long been the golden standard of diesel-equipped industry.
@Wil_Liam16 ай бұрын
I use Rotella in everything including my atvs,dirt bikes,Harley and Suki street bikes,pickups,zero turn,push mower,etc and I've never had any bearing,buildup or wear issues in any of them,nor in any of my big trucks throughout the decades... I swear by Rotella and won't use anything else anymore...
@dangoldbach65706 ай бұрын
Bottom line here... rotella may not be the best but it's really, really good!
@omieyouknowme6 ай бұрын
Most of the real heavy duty truck repair shops carry rotella or delvac not the other brands. Good enough for me.
@lesterpeters15045 ай бұрын
there is a lot that goes into great engine life. i use rotella t6 change it every 5 thousand miles, good quality oilt filter and keep the air filter changed regularly. the results have been great especially when considering i have save hundreds of dollars over the years one the price of oil.
@ED-ti5tc6 ай бұрын
I used to use rotella t4. My friend uses delvac. Neither of us has had any issues. We ran 12,000 mile intervals in our Detroits. No problem with either. Great video!
@ProjectFarm6 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@Andriig756 ай бұрын
I use T4 on my two motorcycles. Over 30k on each. Good stuff
@simonsays5825 ай бұрын
Schaeffer's did a customer testimony video of their oil. It was Urfer trucking company 30k oil change intervals on a 3406 cat engine. They broke the engine down at a million miles and it was spotless, still like new.
@ED-ti5tc5 ай бұрын
@@simonsays582 That's impressive!
@bikerboy2k142Ай бұрын
Would have loved to see Chevron delo in the test
@PersonalBestOutdoors6 ай бұрын
Been using rotella t6 in all of my diesel trucks. 02 f350 7.3l powerstroke zf6. 246k miles. 03 ram 2500 5.9l cummins 48re 242k miles 05 f650 6.0l Eaton Fuller 5 speed. 96k miles. 07.5 ram 3500 DRW 6.7l cummins g56. 143k miles 08 f750 6.7l cummins Alison auto. 104k miles. All of them (even the 6.0) are on the original block, zero blow by, healthy compression, and have never been rebuilt. I own a tree service, so they get worked hard daily hauling wood, machinery, chips etc. Sure, other oils may be better in certain categories, but for the price, in my opinion it can't be beat. I used to have a 93 ram w350 dually on a 5 speed. I bought it with 380k on the clock. I knew the original owner. He told me he only used t6, so I kept with it. Over the next 10 years it earned another 300k miles. I sold it just shy of 700k on it. Original rings, pistons and block. It had a different head. But I was pleased to see that it needed no cylinder work when I pulled the head to replace it. T6 has proven itself to me. I'll probably never use anything different. Especially when the better performers are 2x more expensive. I do use the hot shots secret diamond g56 oil in my 07.5 6 speed ram dually. Fantastic stuff. Excellent review and video as always, Todd. Thank you for all you do.
@ProjectFarm5 ай бұрын
Thanks and you are welcome! Thanks for sharing.
@jeffpalmer55026 күн бұрын
Great oil review, I was running the 1540 Amsoil but I switched to the 5-40. It is way better at cold starts in my 6.0. Amsoil claims it has the same high temperature performance. It would be interesting to see cold run and hi temp wear between the 5-40,6X Amsoil versus 15-40,6X?! Merry Christmas!
@monsaka78276 ай бұрын
I started out my working career as a diesel mechanic. My boss swore by shell rotella T before most of those others even existed. He showed me the difference on engine teardown. Shell engines were clean inside. The Delo engines had a thick sludge layer that had to be cleaned off. On cars it was the pennsoil that left the worst sludge behind.
@bobg30346 ай бұрын
That probably was the oil Pennsoil that a had a wax base?
@hid3nax6 ай бұрын
FYI, Pennsoil and Shell is the same company
@magichatake6 ай бұрын
@@hid3nax they are, but they manufacture different segments of products
@SH-di8im6 ай бұрын
That is great to know. I have used Rotella oil the last 10 years got no complaints.
@ProjectFarm6 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing.
@AquaticLogic6 ай бұрын
Canadian here. The cold flow with the Hot Shots was WILD! Thats a game changer for winter diesel starts, especially in Powerstrokes with HEUI injectors that need oil pressure to start.
@ProjectFarm6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback.
@donaldardell57425 ай бұрын
You might want to run 5W40 in the winter if flow is a concern.
@ericestep98805 ай бұрын
That’s why you use rotella 5w40 t6
@liquidrockaquatics39005 ай бұрын
That’s when all the damage occurs as well. It’s a good thing the oil is pumped and doesn’t rely on gravity
@AquaticLogic5 ай бұрын
@@ericestep9880 You mean 0W-40?
@Brian_L_51686 ай бұрын
Video Idea: testing Rotella T4, T5, T6 just to see how the same brand stacks against each other. As long as ICE engines are still around, we can't wait to see ANY if your oil testing. Amazing presentation as always ! 💯
@marcelo403polo26 ай бұрын
Yeah. I used just T4 and never a problem. Just got new truck and not sure how T4 would compare to T6
@TruckingTrucks6 ай бұрын
T4 is what I've wanted to see on his channel since his first oil test.
@Slugg-O6 ай бұрын
Agreed. I like Rotella but I'm also on the fence with T4,5, and 6. I know T4 is great for flat tappet engines but I've heard inconsistent reports on the T6
@TruckingTrucks6 ай бұрын
Rotella T4 vs against Mobil Delvac? 2 biggest choices for semi trucks!
@samdixon68676 ай бұрын
I agree please test the Rotella family of 15-40 oils
@TheFrogfeederАй бұрын
I didn’t know we could super chat when not live. But I think you should do live streams man, us mere indecisive consumers would love it, even if it’s just BSing with us on live chat, or simple easy comparisons you could do in real time. You’d make a ton on super chats for sure. I have consulted your videos on so many things, and I still find old videos about things I use everyday that I hadn’t seen yet…
@TheFrogfeederАй бұрын
You could compare how many superchats you get between live and non-live ;)
@ProjectFarmАй бұрын
Thanks for supporting the channel! I really appreciate it! Thanks for the suggestion.
@denniss55126 ай бұрын
I packed Schaeffers aerosol products back in the 1980-1990's. The head chemist was Mike Ryterski. Guy was a genius. So many different products, all top notice and a hometown company. He always put the good stuff in his products. Their compressor oil dropped our rotary screw temp by 20'F. Most unusual product was a zinc bearing goo used on huge dredging machines. 1 can to a wheel. Offset wheel device would run on a rail track, pick the whole machine up and move it 8 to 10 feet. Extreme Pressure!
@kaboom46796 ай бұрын
Their beer isn't the same since Pabst bought them out ...
@ProjectFarm6 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing.
@braylinbateman43693 ай бұрын
Schaeffers is king. I gave it a shot about 10 yrs ago on my concrete pump and it reduced my hydraulic fluid temps constantly 20+ degrees, same thing when I put it in my truck, i than got into it and started doing oil analysis, different tests, etc. schaeffers is king, with the addative moly in it, the longer u run Schaefer’s the more the molly coats everything and is a game changer when it comes to cold starts. When I went to Schaefer’s in my Allison trans it reduced my max temp i would typically see at the track where I’m really workin it, 25-30 degrees and I’m not exaggerating even a lil bit
@danielparsons39956 ай бұрын
Every video I watch from you on every Sunday at the end of the video I always tell myself "and today I got this much smarter" and it's true because you teach us so many things with bad products and good products with no bias remarks. The best KZbin testing channel I ever watched so glad to watch every video you make❤
@ProjectFarm6 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!
@josephpacchetti59976 ай бұрын
Well...I've run out of ways to say how great your channel is, Thank You Todd. 👍🇺🇸
@ProjectFarm6 ай бұрын
You are welcome!
@salman136 ай бұрын
@@ProjectFarm No liquimoly?
@Slane5836 ай бұрын
@@salman13 Liquimoly is a German brand oil made in Germany. These are all US oil brands made in the US. He's testing domestic brands that are readily available on shelf. While I have seen Liquimoly additive sold in parts stores none of them sell the oil.
@salman136 ай бұрын
@@Slane583 ah ok. I get them from fcp. Everybody says they're the best on bimmer forums so was curiois
@BafflingBS3 ай бұрын
I've asked you to test motor oils for air cooled V-Twin motorcycle engines, for a couple of years now. I ask because no-one has done it, to my knowledge. You'd be the first, truly independent test, ever done. You have no idea how highly debated this subject is in the Harley community. PLEASE test these. Especially Amsoil V-Twin 20w-50, Mobil 1 V-twin 20w-50, Royal Purple, Screaming Eagle, Redline and anything else you can think of. I promise you, this would be a hit! Thank you for doing these tests. I do base a lot of my purchases on your recommendations.
@ProjectFarm3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the suggestion.
@BafflingBS3 ай бұрын
@@ProjectFarm That's what you said last time, lol
@countryjoe3551Ай бұрын
@@BafflingBS 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@candyman196727 күн бұрын
@@BafflingBS Redline will win
@thecarman36936 ай бұрын
1:41 Thanks for emphasizing that -40 degrees does not need a descriptor, as it's where both Fahrenheit and Celsius scales converge. Another great video as always.
@ProjectFarm5 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@kevinc.88696 ай бұрын
I have been using Mobile Delvac for years and years. Never a problem. And I run T-6 in the winter when temps are going to be Sub-Zero. I learned that from your previous video, a few years ago.
@ProjectFarm6 ай бұрын
Thank you for the feedback!
@NickZ629722 күн бұрын
I'm in norther Wisconsin. Further north than most canadians. -40° winters are normal. I have only ever run delvac. My oil analysis always comes back clean. My truck has 300k. I hardly ever plug in. Let it run in high idle for 10 minutes and I'm good. There's no reason to spend more money for the same results.
@kevinc.886922 күн бұрын
I've run a couple trucks up to and beyond a million miles with Delvac. And they were still running fine when i got rid if them and not using any oil.
@thelightaddict80k5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for including Schaffers we use it in all our equipment where appropriate and it works beautifully.
@ProjectFarm5 ай бұрын
You are welcome!
@fuse80525 ай бұрын
I watch your videos before I buy anything now! Just the most useful , informative and non biased videos!
@ProjectFarm5 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@tucobenedicto17806 ай бұрын
When you go onto some diesel forums, the folks will often swear by Rotella. Nice to see this test show Rotella's performance much more objectively.
@ProjectFarm6 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@thegarbagegladiators47356 ай бұрын
I use Rotella and after this video ....I might switch. What are your thoughts?
@jordan17486 ай бұрын
@@thegarbagegladiators4735rotella is junk. Tear apart a motor thats ran anything else its whole life vs rotella its whole life.
@AngelRodriguez-ml7rh6 ай бұрын
I've used Rotella T6 since i bought my truck with 82k, now it is 301,044k no issues. Idk man, has worked fine so far.@thegarbagegladiators4735
@SaulVTXFRIDER6 ай бұрын
T6 is top notch quality oil for half the price of other oils.. youll be fine with any of these oils as long as you change the oil on time every time... I will never change oils ..T6 all the way for the price and quality it has no competition @@thegarbagegladiators4735
@aceofspades98336 ай бұрын
TODD YOU HEARD AND ANSWERED MY PRAYERS!!!!!!! No seriously thank you so much man you are my FAVORITE youtuber by far and I look forward to your videos every Sunday!! Ive been requesting this one for years it feels like! I am so excited. Thank you @Project Farm
@pssstttchhh6 ай бұрын
Calm down
@ProjectFarm6 ай бұрын
You are welcome!
@clinkerclint5 ай бұрын
Lol I've been requesting this one for a long time too! I'd love to see a full lineup, 15-40 showdown.
@aceofspades98335 ай бұрын
@pssstttchhh go touch grass and loosen up buddy it's a joke lol I've been requesting it for over 3 years😂😂😂😭😭
@johnbentzinger25785 ай бұрын
I've used Schaeffer Diesel motor oil for many years and have been very impressed.
@ProjectFarm5 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing.
@GilbyLandscaping4 ай бұрын
They're oil is impressive but try their grease, best stuff I have ever seen in my Heavy Equipment Operation/Ownership life. I knew Shaeffers would be up towards the top once I first saw it in this test.
@carlosnorris352Ай бұрын
@@GilbyLandscapingit’s the aluminum compound that makes it stand out. Plus tacky and friction modifiers additives. A league of its own!
@Wileybird0318 күн бұрын
I use 5w-40 in all 4 my diesel pickups and 5-30 in my gas pickup. All schaffers. I love it👍
@erikdenwalt48015 ай бұрын
I've used Amsoil in all of my turbocharged engines and it definitely seems to be the best for that use in my experiences. Great video!
@ProjectFarm5 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@utotmoko21 күн бұрын
Agree brother. My ford ranger 2.2 pick up in remap and full exhaust used 5w40 amsoil for 7 years and the result is amazing..i love it..
@13polarbarr6 ай бұрын
I run T6 in all my ram 2500's and have had great results. 3 trucks with over 700k miles and still going strong! I do ad 1 quart of Marvel and 1 quart of Lucas each oil change though.... Maybe I will try Amsoil to see what happens now. Thanks for everything you do!!!! So much unbiased info and entertaining to watch!!
@ProjectFarm6 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@Avies486 ай бұрын
Let us know how amsoil goes for u!! How does the lucas and marvel help out in the oil changes??
@13polarbarr5 ай бұрын
@Avies48 The Lucas helps with longevity of the oil, and the MMO I swear makes the oil temp a couple degrees cooler. My trucks tow from 3k lbs to 16k lbs constantly, and still run perfect!
@Avies485 ай бұрын
@@13polarbarr i may have to give these a try… i have a 2022… so not sure i need those additives but i guess is cant hurt
@JonNo866 ай бұрын
Someone mentioned your channel on another video, so I decided to come take a look... This is exactly the type of content my ADHD/Autism needed. You have a new subscriber!
@ProjectFarm6 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and subscribing!
@martintodd82196 ай бұрын
Very impressive test. Well worth watching. I drove a fuel transport for 20 years. The oil company I worked for sold many different types of engine oil. Including most of what was tested. We were a Schaffer oil distributor for 70 years. That was the oil we used in all our trucks. I watched a teardown of a Detroit 60 after 1 million miles. Very impressive results.
@ProjectFarm6 ай бұрын
Thanks! Thanks for sharing.
@crr427027 күн бұрын
really great comparative analysis......I have used t6 rotella in 15 40 and 5 40 with no engine mechanical or injector (HEUI) failures of any kind but have known that there are better oils to be had at substantially higher price......really appreciate how much effort you put into this analysis and presentation...clear, objective, concise....very useful....took pics of all your charts for future reference....Thanks again
@ProjectFarm27 күн бұрын
Thanks and you are welcome!
@rowmacg6 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video, I was hoping you would do a comparison like this years ago! I had a 2018 RAM 5500, and put about 365,000 miles on it before I switched to a 2022 Kenworth. I tried the Shell Rotella T6, Schaeffers, Amsoil 6x Signature, and the Hot Shot Secret Blue Diamond oils. I send an oil sample to Blackstone every oil change. The Hot Shot Secret performs the best out of the oils I have tried in your test comparison. I figured all of this out with the RAM, I broke in the Kenworth with the Shell Rotella T6, while doing short oil change intervals during the first few thousand miles. Then I switched over to Hot Shot Secret after about 15,000 miles. Hot Shot Secret isn’t cheap, but the data from Blackstone shows it performs the best overall. Since my livelihood depends on my truck, I only want the best oil in my truck! I’m not surprised that Hot Shot Secret flows the best in cold temperatures, as both the RAM and Kenworth start right up and run smooth in below zero temperatures using that oil! Thank you again for this comparison, so many people will find this information very valuable!!!
@nickjones87025 ай бұрын
@rowmacg I use hot shots as well could believe the difference when I made the switch . Only oil I use now in had my 2019 Mack Anthem go 500,000.miles no engine issues at all before I got the new truck and I unload with a PTO. But don’t remember my engine hours .2023 Mack MP7 Anthem .2011 GMC 5.3 1500 and wife’s 2011 Hyundai Sonata all hot use Hot Shots engine and Tranny Fulids
@rowmacg5 ай бұрын
Glad to hear you’re using Hot Shot Secret in your Mack with good results as well! The most noticeable difference in the Kenworth with the PX7, same block as the Cummins ISB 6.7, is the air compressor is only half as loud as it was with the factory Delo oil or Shell Rotella! The air compressor in these engines is quite loud, but the Hot Shot Secret has made not so embarrassing anymore lol. I noticed in the comments that so many people have been using some of these diesel oils in their gasoline engines, that’s something I don’t know much about? Personally I would be afraid to do that, but it’s just a matter of educating myself and experience. Anyway I just bought a 2024 Ford Maverick hybrid, and I bought Valvoline specialty hybrid oil just for it, since it’s formulated for the unique operating conditions of a hybrid engine. I’m looking forward to the first oil change on the Maverick!
@nickjones87025 ай бұрын
@@rowmacgglad to know that it helps quite down the air compressor. Yes I use Hot Shots Blue Diamond 5w40 Diesel oil in my 2011 GMC 5.3L I just switched from there Euro 5w30 and 5w40 just because I wanted the extra additives that are Diesel Oils to help with the famous LIFTER Failures in the LS Engines For the years of the Active Fuel Management but calling placebo effect to me but makes me feel good I also use there gear oils and transmission fluid. I use Valvoline products in the pass with good success and is my backup oil or Chevron Delo Oils. But every once had there own choice it’s there money spend it how they want. Have a great one sir.
@candyman1967Ай бұрын
@@nickjones8702 I wonder how it compares to Redline diesel oil? Years ago there was a test of virgin oils and Redline was hands down the best!
@nickjones8702Ай бұрын
@@candyman1967 I would have 🤷♂️ no clue. Never used redline oils in general. But Hot Shot Secret is good stuff not fan boying ever . But I am trying Ultra1Plus oils now just to see cause they are priced just right look them up .
@andydelassus27346 ай бұрын
“The Rotella isn’t the best at anything, but it’s actually pretty good at just about everything”. Me and Rotella carved from the same stone
@chihuahuaverde4256 ай бұрын
😉
@NemoConsequentae6 ай бұрын
_"Jack of all trades, master of none. Offtimes better than a master of one."_ So many people forget the second half & reverse the intent of the saying.
@GoldenCroc5 ай бұрын
Me too except the inverse; bad at pretty much everything 😅.
@izzy69ize4 ай бұрын
Remember oil formulas will act differently under heat and loads.
@chrismack60276 ай бұрын
My favorite part of the weekend. A new Project Farm upload!
@ProjectFarm6 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@olannakprasitno.53126 ай бұрын
Alone Night Shift as a reception at 12:00 AM in Thailand. Watching you vid.
@ProjectFarm6 ай бұрын
Greetings and thank you!
@sugarnads6 ай бұрын
Just flew home from thailand. Cant sleep (im in australia) so derr Im wwaching this
@wailingalen6 ай бұрын
Hope you have a safe night shift 😇
@Dwigt_Rortugal6 ай бұрын
Sawatdee khop.
@olannakprasitno.53126 ай бұрын
@@Dwigt_Rortugal Sawas dee krub
@swat12295 ай бұрын
As a motorcyclist that uses T6 and T4, I'd love to see them pitted against purpose made motorcycle oils.
@ProjectFarm5 ай бұрын
Thanks for the suggestion.
@blythkd90175 ай бұрын
Yeah same here, I've used T4 with outstanding results for years, especially on my wallet. Would love to see how it stacks up in lab testing. Engine results have been near perfect.
@swat12295 ай бұрын
@ProjectFarm specifically an anti foaming test would be cool. I've heard although these are wet clutch certified, they don't stand up to the revs as well.
@scottkelso44535 ай бұрын
This is a great idea.
@CreatingExcellence5 ай бұрын
Same here. I running T6 in my bike currently. I’d like to keep running it but I’d also like to see how it compares to a full synthetic oils that are manufactured specifically for motorcycle use. I change the oil in my bike every 2,500 miles anyway. So I’m probably fine no matter what I use.
@bigjay67436 ай бұрын
I live in cold cold Canada. I buy the cheapest oil on sale at the time I don't use a certain brand I just use the cheapest oil. I've done this for 42 years. I change my oil religiously and I've never had a problem. The important thing is to just change your oil and to never push it to far.
@ProjectFarm6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback.
@Justvisiting4986 ай бұрын
Truth! Best reply to and oil thread I have ever seen.
@josepeixoto33846 ай бұрын
i live in a moderate climate in Europe and i've been doing the same for 40 years too; in my cars i always use the cheapest OIL i can find; i'm a mechanic
@rich80376 ай бұрын
I live in the very moderate UK, drive low-performance cars and don't usually drive them hard. I use cheap oil and never change it (after buying the car - used - because I don't know what was in there). I do change the oil filter frequently, though. I have never had a problem attributable to oil troubles, but who knows what other cars and driving styles might show? PF's tests do indicate that even the cheap oils provide decent baseline performance, anyway.
@Munakas-wq3gp6 ай бұрын
@@rich8037 You must drive very cheap cars if you want to risk engine damage vs changing the oil once a year.
@tspeegle0072 ай бұрын
I use hot shots 5W30 Outlaw and I have run it for years. It works very well for me. I also use stiction eliminator to give it some additional FR3 and prevent build up with high oil temps
@ProjectFarm2 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing.
@snidelywhiplash2856 ай бұрын
I know Delvac didn't finish all that well against the other brands, but I've had really good luck with it. Been driving a truck for 25+ years and have used nothing but Mobil Delvac. Never had an oil related failure.
@ProjectFarm6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback.
@erickborling13026 ай бұрын
Seems reasonable that all popular brands would be reliable and that the comparison is... "splitting hairs" as they say.
@user-ek5nl1jc4b6 ай бұрын
That just means regular maintenance will benefit you no matter what oil you use. Using better oil will ultimately do even better and most likely give you more engine life long term. I personally use amsoil in everything, it is a little pricey but I have seen proof personally that it performs better.
@davidcaprio89196 ай бұрын
It's Dino oil, not Delvac1
@davidcaprio89196 ай бұрын
Delvac1 may have been a better comparison...
@codyprine92005 ай бұрын
I love how your videos are thorough, objective, and fair for each test you do! Thank you for your contributions to this platform and to all of your everyday views.
@ProjectFarm5 ай бұрын
Thanks and you are welcome!
@tonep31686 ай бұрын
Love your videos! The gold standard for technical product testing. Thanks for all that you do for us!
@ProjectFarm6 ай бұрын
thanks and you are welcome!
@BafflingBS3 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@ProjectFarm3 ай бұрын
Thanks for supporting the channel! I really appreciate it!
@Mis73rRand0m6 ай бұрын
Good to see none of these products were outright failures; the Mobil might leave something to be desired but would probably perform just fine in normal duty operations. Rotella looks like my all-around choice (it already was my recommendation before), while Amsoil seems the best for extreme duty/high heat environments.
@ProjectFarm6 ай бұрын
Thank you for the feedback!
@farmingnodak6 ай бұрын
I think really any of these oils will work great... if going with the Mobile just might have to change oil a little sooner with the smaller additive package in it. Have used Mobile quite a bit in the past and has worked great.
@challenger2ultralightadventure6 ай бұрын
I use Rotella T6 in my diesel truck. Your testing showed to not be the best, but it also showed it to be very good and affordable. Good enough for me.
@ProjectFarm6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback.
@philliphall51985 ай бұрын
I agree it’s how often you change it that matters the most 😊😊😊
@GT-mn3bx5 ай бұрын
@@ProjectFarmDo this again and add a Warren product like Kirkland Conventional 15w40 or Lubrigard(warren) Full Synth 5w40. Both are by far the cheapest priced. We have 100 10 wheel dumps running Lubrigard, both conventional and Synth depending on the season.
@TEAMWRIGHTEOUS6 ай бұрын
I never realized they started putting motorcycle pics on the Rotella. We've been using it for years in bikes. They finally caught on and promote it now.
@ProjectFarm6 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@Dwigt_Rortugal6 ай бұрын
That stuff is pretty good in just about anything. I used to run T6 in my Jeep 4.0 AMC straight 6 and it loved it.
@offroad80556 ай бұрын
Yeah that’s new for sure. Same here….been using it in bikes for years👍
@Chinesefoodrocks15216 ай бұрын
What do you run it in? I was looking at it but it doesn’t hold the JASO MA rating.
@mikeyoung40176 ай бұрын
I've been using it in the primary on my HarleyDavidson for a while now and it works great
@akkowll16 күн бұрын
I find this testing very useful as I have a Cummins. Currenlty, I run Phillips 66 Gaurdol 5-W40. I would love to see how this oil compares if you ever decide to test oil for diesels again. I do find your testing very objective and fact based. Thanks for doing these. BTW, the tests that involve your motorhome are quite funny, but yet factual!
@ProjectFarm16 күн бұрын
Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.
@petermccoll4696 ай бұрын
Great testing. I used Rotella for many years in a '99 ford 7.3 Powerstroke. I recently changed to Amsoil. The engine runs better and is quieter. I'm going to continue with the Amsoil.
@ProjectFarm6 ай бұрын
Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.
@laggindragn5 ай бұрын
I’ve been running the Mobil in my early 99 7.3 that I bought brand new for about 17 years, since Rotella reformulated in 2007(ish). It has around 400,000 miles currently but I’m thinking of switching oil now.
@jaredowens87516 ай бұрын
All of your videos are so amazing. I've shown so many of my family and friends your videos. They are so well made and informative. Thank you so much for all that you do
@ProjectFarm6 ай бұрын
Thanks and you are welcome!
@jerryking32085 ай бұрын
Thanks for you honest and fair test results. I’m changing my diesel oil from Mobil to Shell. It makes sense.
@ProjectFarm5 ай бұрын
You are welcome! Thanks for the feedback.
@michaelholderegger645Ай бұрын
You work so hard for us! Im going to continue to use Rotella, but if money were no object, this would have convinced me to run something else. Im impressed with how well Rotella seems to perform for its price, in this test and others.
@ProjectFarmАй бұрын
Thanks for sharing.
@hightechredneck_05666 ай бұрын
I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS FOREVER. THANK YOU!!!!!
@ProjectFarm6 ай бұрын
Sorry it's taken me so long and hope you enjoy the review!
@hightechredneck_05666 ай бұрын
@@ProjectFarm I figured you'd get around to it eventually. Absolutely enjoyed it and already sharing.
@philipfontaine89646 ай бұрын
Glad you chose this topic, I put Shell rotella in a jeep w/a amc 258ci, straight six. It is a gas engine but with super long stroke like a diesel. It normally calls for 10/40, so I hope it was a good choice
@ProjectFarm6 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
@stonewintjen5056 ай бұрын
Shell rotella is one of the best. All of my old tractors, trucks and equipment get rotella 15-40. It’s affordable and works great. Rotella t4 also has all the additives necessary for older engines.
@awake7806 ай бұрын
I bought a pail of T6 after it tested well in previous videos. It’s readily available and inexpensive where I live. I also live where it routinely gets to -40. At the price, it’s easy to increase the oil replacement schedule to keep the oil at its best.
@VitoVeccia6 ай бұрын
I've been doing the same thing in my '98 grand Cherokee 4.0 for 8 years. I live in the North East, so we get temperature ranges from single digits, to over 100 degrees. Run it all year round. The old Mercedes straight six gas engine's, called for 15-40 from the factory.
@EvrttGrn6 ай бұрын
I do the same with my '86 AMC Eagle with the 258ci as well as my '87 F-150 351w. Pretty much anything older with flat tappet cams have to have the extra additives.
@keepthemgold16 ай бұрын
Rotella T6 is what goes in my truck. I actually use it in my big block boat engine too. Glad to see it did well.
@ProjectFarm6 ай бұрын
Thank you for the feedback!
@dansamerica6 ай бұрын
What big block? 350 or the 8.1 496?
@GoFastBeSafe4 ай бұрын
absolutely breath taking comparison. its exactly what my brain wanted, organized in the perfect way. simple. effective. those 3.3m followers are well earned sir
@ProjectFarm4 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@earlrichardson3856 ай бұрын
I know a lot of guys with older muscle cars and they love running the diesel oils. I will make sure they see this video. 👍
@ProjectFarm6 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@candyman196727 күн бұрын
@@earlrichardson385 The newer diesel oils arent up to the task for motorcycles like they used to be. Redline Powersports is your best option
@OzarkTroutBum6 ай бұрын
I ran Royal Purple for 600k miles in a 2017 6.7L Ram and was VERY pleased. I got 400k out of injectors that were still working but running a bit rough. The HUGE benefit was when I opened for the injector change there was ZERO carbon and sludge. The 2 old school mechanics there were amazed at how clean that motor was. Also to note was that my oil pressure was virtually the same as the day it started. After trading that one in for a 2023 I continued with Royal Purple. I do not mess around and when its time to change I do it. Also relied on Wix XP filters too. There was an Engine Masters show that tested a lot of the filters and the Wix XP came out on top there. I rarely run over a few hundred miles after the change light comes on. If you want your motor to last MAINTAIN IT!
@jamesvuxta87236 ай бұрын
If a 2017 had 600,000 Mi on it the oil is definitely helping thanks for sharing due to the freaking EGR trashing most modern diesels
@ProjectFarm6 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing.
@littled66986 ай бұрын
I thought the K&N filter beat all the filters on Engine Masters?
@GPz846 ай бұрын
There's a reason why so.many fleets run Rotella, especially the T4...because it works.
@ProjectFarm6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback.
@alinatamashevich33545 ай бұрын
Because it is cheaper at the fleet/wholesale level!
@7.3_Powerstroke27 күн бұрын
Hi, I'm a big fan of your channel! I'm extremely disappointed though that Supertech 15w-40 Synthetic ($15 a gallon) is not tested in this video! 😔 Rotella T6 is now $26 at Walmart. Thanks for the content regardless! Hope to see it someday in the future !
@ProjectFarm27 күн бұрын
You are welcome! Thanks for the suggestion.
@nathanmeade34636 ай бұрын
love the videos man i’ve been watching for years always look forward to the weekly post👍😁
@ProjectFarm6 ай бұрын
I appreciate that! That means a lot to me!
@jamram99246 ай бұрын
The Motor Oil Geek YT Channel has in depth and scientific based knowledge of a variety of engine oils. He’s a wealth of knowledge and experience. Great post!
@ProjectFarm6 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@scottysencounters6 ай бұрын
Love your content as always!
@ProjectFarm6 ай бұрын
I appreciate that!
@scottysencounters6 ай бұрын
@@ProjectFarmI have been subscribed to you for a number of years. I love all the comparisons you do.
@mawi27895 ай бұрын
This is one of my favorite channels. Ran into an issue I’ve always heard of, but just experiencing. My tractor was loosing power and I found slime in my diesel fuel filter, which is called algae by most. Only treatment available nearby was Power Service Biocide. Also had to buy Power Service Clear Diesel to clean the tank. I know there are cheaper options that do both and thought maybe you could test different brands. Thanks for the reviews!
@@ProjectFarm You should add the Rotella tested in this video to this motorcycle group also. A lot of Goldwing guys swear by Rotella.
@AboutaMileAdventures6 ай бұрын
@@ProjectFarm Yes, we need this!
@AboutaMileAdventures6 ай бұрын
@@SSizler Absolutely, its certified for motorcycles now also.
@pjm2046 ай бұрын
I've used Rotella T4 in my motorcycles for over a decade. It's a great oil. I've had motorcycle engines with over 100,000 miles using it :)
@ProjectFarm6 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing.
@shacar4156 ай бұрын
Amsoil only for my 22 F450. Yes it’s expensive but worth it, especially with a bypass filter and 10k oil changes that could be taken farther with analysis. Also use 5W-40 so the cold flow difference is no issue. Have tried a couple other expensive brands and Amsoil definitely makes the engine the quietest. As long as I can afford it, I’ll never switch. Just my 2 cents of course. 🤷🏼♂️
@ProjectFarm5 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing.
@SirPhilMcCrackinVonBeggington5 ай бұрын
Only 5 comments down and I found an amsoil cultist. The oil is decent, sure. But it's extremely overpriced. Regular oil changes are the key, not spending the most money on the highest priced oil on the market. That's like saying a $10 tube of toothpaste is better than a $1.99--the important thing is brushing your teeth regularly, not paying for the most expensive toothpaste.
@shacar4155 ай бұрын
@@SirPhilMcCrackinVonBeggington Words of common sense that everyone knows. You’ve demonstrated nor explained anything new or worthwhile. Whether you want to believe it or not, sometimes things in life that cost more ARE better and I couldn’t care less if you want to use gas station oil or not. I’ve done my own testing and analysis for myself and choose to buy Amsoil. Buy what you want and don’t put others down because you buy cheaper stuff. Makes you look a bit uneducated and simple minded.
@SirPhilMcCrackinVonBeggington5 ай бұрын
@@shacar415 A clown trying to justify spending 2x on engine oil calling me uneducated and simple minded. That's a good one.
@shacar4155 ай бұрын
@@SirPhilMcCrackinVonBeggington Another typical keyboard warrior trying to make yourself feel better and worth something. Carry on pal, nobody cares. Good luck 👍🏻
@mishimposble2 ай бұрын
Been running only Shell Rotella T6 in a Toyota 3.3L V6 for over 225k miles with 5k oil change intervals. Also, been running it in a Kawasaki Versys 650 with over 50k miles 5k oil change intervals. Always using the OEM oil filters. No issues. Even looks pretty clean when draining it out after 5k miles on both vehicles. Neither vehicle burns a drop of oil in between changes either.
@ProjectFarm2 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing.
@paulfay3575 ай бұрын
As an independent mobile heavy equipment mechanic, my 2014 power stroke service truck has over 300,000 miles, with thousands of extra hours of idle time on it. I change oil every 30 days regardless of mileage and fuel filters every other oil change. I use conventional Rotella T4 15W40. Because of the grotesque torture I put my truck through on nasty job sites, my theory is that more frequent oil changes with cheap oil is less damaging than extended oil change intervals with expensive oil, and I've got the high mileage truck to verify that. If you use your diesel intermittently, or run it in dirty environments, or put on tons of idle time, your oil is going to be contaminated with some combination of soot, water, fuel and dirt. Under those circumstances, your engine is not going to care how much you spent on the oil...you have to change it, often. If on the other hand, your running your truck as a hotshot, with tens of thousands of freeway miles every year, you should get the best oil that money can buy and extend that interval out as far as you can. It really all depends on what you're doing with your diesel, in my opinion. Incidentally, if you bought a diesel truck to commute 20 minutes to work and back, haul a bag of groceries on the weekend, and tow your camper once a year, sell it. You don't have any business owning a diesel truck. 🤣🤣🤣
@fredwilliams78935 ай бұрын
I don't tow jack with my 17 chevy duramax! I just wanted to own a truck that has a better resale value if I decide to sell than a half ton gasser and wanted a truck that would last twice as long as a half ton gasser ! My money my investment! Arrogant tow douches should stop wasting there cry baby opions on guys who don't tow! Our money our problems not yours!
@ProjectFarm5 ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback.
@CiGambino5 ай бұрын
This seems like solid advice. I dont own a diesel, but I have a few rules for how I run my car that are similar.
@SirPhilMcCrackinVonBeggington5 ай бұрын
I'm not really following your logic, especially since you claim you're a mechanic and should have a better understanding of stress put on an engine. You claim that freeway haulers should invest in full synthetic? Freeway miles are proven to be the least demanding on an engine. If you need proof of that, just look at the difference between freeway fuel efficiency vs. surface street fuel efficiency. It makes more sense for highway cruisers to use conventional given the lack of stress from freeway miles. The "torture" you put yours through of idling and driving to an from and around job sites would be much much more logical application of synthetic oil, because despite your claim, your engine will absolutely perform better AND you will definitely have a higher degree of protection with a synthetic oil in a higher stress operating environment. Rotella T6 current price is an extra $6 per gallon (on Amazon anyway) which is something like an extra $24 per oil change (assuming your power stroke has a 15 qt. capacity). Further more it's a business expense for you, so it's tax deductible. All of that said, given your application there is absolutely no reason you should be cheaping out on oil for your truck.
@paulfay3575 ай бұрын
@@SirPhilMcCrackinVonBeggington Don't disagree with a single thing you said, however, I think you may have missed the point. The kind of operating I do literally contaminates oil very quickly. I do super frequent oil changes to keep that contamination out of my engine. If I were rich, and cost were no factor, of course I'd put something much more expensive in there. Bottom line is this. Clean, cheap oil protects better than contaminated expensive oil. I've owned 3 separate Power stroke trucks over the last several years and got the same results every time. No engine repairs needed...at all.
@_Epictetus_6 ай бұрын
I'm a simple man, I see a Project Farm video and I click thumbs up.
@ProjectFarm6 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@ilovetractors406 ай бұрын
@@_Epictetus_ agreed
@David-yp4fl6 ай бұрын
LOVE FROM MISSISSIPPI USA 🇺🇲
@ProjectFarm6 ай бұрын
Greetings and thank you!
@armedinbama6 ай бұрын
Howdy from Alabama! What's on the smoker today? Doing a brisket myself. 👍
@David-yp4fl5 ай бұрын
@@armedinbama I'm just going to do some chili 🌶️ And I'm out of crackers I'm going to have to get some 🤔
@33livestock112 ай бұрын
Id be interested to see Delo in the mix. These videos are so ridiculously packed with info, its almost comical. Love it. Thanks for all the hard work!
@ProjectFarm2 ай бұрын
Thanks and you are welcome!
@s3viking_Y2K_Sport6 ай бұрын
I’m using Shell Rotella T6 5w-40* In my 2000 Cherokee 4 liter solely because of the higher ZDDP, around 1000 ppm, because the engine has flat tappet lifters. I think a comparison of oils such as these with around 1000-1200 ppm ZDDP should be tested, just not diesel engine oil. Such as the Driven brand.
@ProjectFarm6 ай бұрын
Great suggestion! Thank you
@chrisvincent59386 ай бұрын
I second this
@bobg30346 ай бұрын
I ran T6 in 4.0s too!
@Dwigt_Rortugal6 ай бұрын
Same here! I miss my old XJ. They don't last so well in the rusty road salt areas. That ancient but bulletproof engine loves T6.
@Brody35616 ай бұрын
You should do a video on the best sprinkler head design
@ProjectFarm6 ай бұрын
Thank you for the video idea!
@CapablePimento6 ай бұрын
Would love to see T6 against motorcycle oils. See how bad ive been screwing up my engines.
@ProjectFarm6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the suggestion.
@jeladsnikpoh12895 ай бұрын
Your not screwing up your engine with T6, as long as you're changing it when you should! It meets the motorcycle wet clutch certification, and it's good oil for a fraction of the cost of Yama/Honda/Kawi oil. I know it's not quite the same, but there's truckers with 2million miles that swear by the stuff. I don't recommend you go cheaper (like T4/T5) as they're not full-synthetic like T6.
@jaywolford3108Ай бұрын
This is a great diesel oil comparison. The best I've seen. As a diesel owner THANK YOU. This information will help me tremendously.
@ProjectFarmАй бұрын
Thanks so much!
@aaron305696 ай бұрын
Can't go wrong with AmsOil. Could you test American vs European and Asian sunscreens? Our sunscreen technology is behind by 20 years
@ProjectFarm6 ай бұрын
Thank you for the video idea!
@jeffreycattelino39966 ай бұрын
For the price yeah.
@aaron305696 ай бұрын
@@jeffreycattelino3996 they claim really long oil change intervals I hope project farm tests that one day. I'm sticking to penzoil platinum for more frequent changes
@sameold50504 ай бұрын
Amsoil was a failure in extreme cold & hot flow rates. Not good. Expensive & poor performance.
@everythingeverett30216 ай бұрын
I hope you have a wonderful day PF!!
@ProjectFarm6 ай бұрын
Thank you and I wish you the same!
@liquidrockaquatics39005 ай бұрын
12:48 concerning Additives and anti-wear detergents- Lake Speed Jr. said that lower numbers doesn’t mean anything; some oils work synergistically and since they don’t have to compete with higher sulfur fuels outside the USA, they don’t need as much calcium to neutralize the sulfuric acid that could form from the sulfur in fuel, so it leaves more % in the total volume for the base oil, which is actually the part doing the lubrication. It’s Science, not speculation! They tested multiple oils of the same brand of different viscosities to determine that A) most engine damage happens at startup and B) always prefill your oil filter.
@ProjectFarm5 ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback.
@volodymyrchapman35284 ай бұрын
Some of the best KZbin content out there, IMO - robust testing, does exactly what they set out to do and communicates conclusions well to the audience. Super stuff!
@ProjectFarm4 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@joseeduardo43276 ай бұрын
I live for the PF oil tests
@ProjectFarm6 ай бұрын
Thank you!!
@trtjr226 ай бұрын
Hello again Grand thumb homies
@ProjectFarm6 ай бұрын
Thank you and hope you enjoy the video!
@saltymain6 ай бұрын
Garand thumb?
@SnifferSock6 ай бұрын
Flannel Daddy?
@KirillNeko6 ай бұрын
he's gonna test that.
@chapinsolitario19806 ай бұрын
Good morning everyone…!!!
@ProjectFarm6 ай бұрын
Good morning!
@surfstarcc16 ай бұрын
Good morning 🌄
@user-ez5vq9fd2t6 ай бұрын
Me watching this when I don't own a diesel engine and know nothing about them.
@ProjectFarm6 ай бұрын
Lol
@sameold50504 ай бұрын
Avoid diesels unless you absolutely need one. Gone are the days of the simple diesel engines that were not problematic & expensive to repair.
@NightriderX26 ай бұрын
Proud Amsoil dealer!
@ProjectFarm6 ай бұрын
Great products! Thank you
@polize9116 ай бұрын
I am addicted to Amsoil products.
@sameold50504 ай бұрын
Oh great. How high up are you on the Amsoil pyramid? 🤔
@GratefulRob6 ай бұрын
First!
@ProjectFarm6 ай бұрын
So close!!
@JSFGuy6 ай бұрын
Denied, first grade?
@stanza773 ай бұрын
Sitting in my idling car right now with Rotella T6 (5W40) coursing through my engine. Love this channel....
@ProjectFarm3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@meaculpamishegas11215 ай бұрын
Do a presidential candidate comparison, please. I know this sounds like a joke, but people voting for politicians they don’t know the track records of is only funny because it’s so sad. And most everyone is planning to vote for the two proven to be the most unfit for the job. You have a knack for educating and staying unbiased which is next to impossible to find these days
@phenri48092 күн бұрын
I had a.Motorcycle tour company in South America for years and we ran high performance 4 stroke thumper, Yamaha & KTM's. With the Clutches running in the motor oil you don't want a lot of additives that can cause clutch slippage. I found that regular diesel engine oils were pretty ideal for my use and inexpensive, especially in comparison to "Recommended" Yamaha or KTM oils. I actually used both the cheapest two oils of this test Mobil Delvac & Shell Rotella. I could find them all over Ecuador.. Put 20K miles in the 7 bikes with 0 engine or clutch issues. They were run in very dusty conditions and my oil filters were.SCOTTS reusable stainless that I just rinsed/washed every use! I'd do an oil change before every tour, which were 1000-1500 miles long apiece.
@ProjectFarm2 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing.
@nerotoxen4 ай бұрын
Your dedication to these videos is hardly seen. Please keep up the good work!
@ProjectFarm4 ай бұрын
Thanks, will do!
@dannyo669913 күн бұрын
In my part of North Dakota, the Rotella seems to be the flavor of choice for most diesel truck drivers, but at Walmart, we do sell a lot of the other brands too. If I had a diesel pickup, I'd probably go with the Rotella T6 and run that year round. 5W40 in winter and 15W40 in summer.
@1bvm17412 күн бұрын
Back in the 90’sI was sponsored by Schaeffers oil company for my motorcycle road racing team. We mostly did endurance racing one time when racing at Las Vegas about the last 10 minutes of the race. The radiator line broke and I’m pretty sure I did about five laps without any water cooling the engine the motor was shot sort of, but when we took it apart, I was shocked to see, nothing broken and the oil was still pretty good shape. I was amazed. It’s a great product. Also, when I toured the facility in St. Louis Missouri, the floors are wooden. The building is ancient they still buy train cars full of paraffin as one of their base products I have to say everything I’ve ever used from those guys was top-notch and I support. Local local.