Oil Alternataives

Barry Cohen

YOLO at Boston Waterboat Marina

Joined

Jun 30, 2010

Messages

481

Fluid Motion Model

R-31 S

Hull Identification Number

FMLT3116K122

Non-Fluid Motion Model

2011 R-27 Classic (Traded Up)

Vessel Name

YOLO

MMSI Number

338451282

• Nov 5, 2011

• #1

I have an R-27 and recently replaced my oil with Shell Rotella T6 5W-40 Full Synthetic oil.

Can someone make the argument as to why I should not have done that?

Best,

 

L

Levitation

Well-known member

Joined

Aug 12, 2009

Messages

1,300

Fluid Motion Model

C-248 C

Hull Identification Number

fmlt2510f809

Vessel Name

Charlotte Ann

• Nov 5, 2011

• #2

Nope...
Just bought another ten gallons of the stuff for the diesel engines here - getting some ready to put away for the winter and getting some ready for the winter...

 

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RProffer

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Joined

Feb 11, 2010

Messages

734

Fluid Motion Model

C-24 C SE

Vessel Name

(2010) Therapist II

• Nov 5, 2011

• #3

From what I have read on this and other websites, Rotella is the best oil to use on any diesel engine (boats, trucks, cars, tractors, etc.). Just as long as you use the proper weight and spec, you should be fine and Yanmar cannot complain. I also use the Rotella 30w in my gear box. I get mine at Walmart. It is much cheaper there.

 

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knotflying

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Joined

Jul 25, 2010

Messages

6,014

Fluid Motion Model

C-28

Hull Identification Number

FMLT2731J011

Non-Fluid Motion Model

25' Parker & 246 Robalo Cayman

Vessel Name

http://illusionsmikeandjess.blogspot.com

• Nov 6, 2011

• #4

I use Mobil One and also get it from Walmart. It is close to $2.00 per quart cheaper. Shell Rotella has a great reputation with diesel engines. As long as it is synthetic and meets the Yanmar specs you are golden.

 

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GulfSailor

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Joined

Aug 25, 2011

Messages

258

Fluid Motion Model

C-24 C

Non-Fluid Motion Model

Cutwater C28 / PDQ32 Catamaran

• Nov 6, 2011

• #5

These are the specs in current (2008) downloadable BY manual. It's possible that API and ACEA catagories might have changed since then, but they're always backward compatible.

Looks like you're good to go.

 

M

mspaugy

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Joined

Feb 11, 2011

Messages

168

Fluid Motion Model

C-24 C

Non-Fluid Motion Model

Polar 2110 Bay Boat

Vessel Name

N/A

MMSI Number

N/A/N/A/N

• Nov 6, 2011

• #6

I didn't know Yanmar owned a refinery? :lol:

 

C

captain's cat

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Joined

Nov 23, 2008

Messages

500

Fluid Motion Model

C-24 C

Non-Fluid Motion Model

C-Dory Tomcat TC255

Vessel Name

THATAWAY

• Nov 6, 2011

• #7

mspaugy":2e402ykw said:

I didn't know Yanmar owned a refinery? :lol:

Click to expand...

Lots of folks don't own the stuff their name is on! Look at QualCom Stadium as a nearby example!

and I don't own a horse. 😀

Charlie