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FrankWest · 02-20-2015, 01:59 PM

Does anyone use this oil in their model A or Model B engines?
I seem to remember an article or somewhere " maybe in a dream or nightmare" that some model A owners use this "diesel engine" oil???

jaysberman · 02-20-2015, 02:02 PM

Have been using them in the v-8's for years and have many thousand miles on them.
This will probably start a hornets nest.

zzlegend · 02-20-2015, 02:06 PM

I use it in my A and my 2 flatheads.

31 Model A · 02-20-2015, 02:22 PM

I bath in the stuff, it's that good!!!!

Patrick L. · 02-20-2015, 02:24 PM

It works just fine, even though I'm not supposed to respond. I use it so you may not want to.

Dtolson · 02-20-2015, 02:26 PM

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Mike V. Florida · 02-20-2015, 02:26 PM

It will work as will any oil rated for motor vehicles. The "diesel" oil has more zinc in it. It is said that the zinc in needed in our engines. It is also said it is not needed.

Any guesses on how many pages the this which oil to use thread will go on? I say 4.

mshmodela · 02-20-2015, 02:31 PM

It's a popular choice with folks here and at least my Model A club.. I think the grade of oil is the most important thing as all modern oils are much better than what was used in the past. I'm running it now. I plan on tossing my oil for the spring just incase any extra moisture accelerated in the motor over winter (it has just a few miles on it..) Oil is cheap...

marc hildebrant · 02-20-2015, 02:46 PM

Currently in my Model A. First heard about it on the barn via Purdy S.

Marc

CarlG · 02-20-2015, 02:59 PM

I'm thinking about it after I get my engine back together. Wish I could find it reasonably priced in quart bottles instead of gallons.

Mitch//pa · 02-20-2015, 03:01 PM

Yes

Big hammer · 02-20-2015, 03:34 PM

At work they use Rotella in everything! I saw timing chain area open and OMG the junk, of course many hours if idle time, and oil changes on time?

FrankWest · 02-20-2015, 03:35 PM

WOW! I had no idea. Thanks

JD Miller · 02-20-2015, 03:38 PM

I've been using Rotella 15-40 for several years with good results. The diesel oil has the additives that are supposed to help lubricate/protect our older type engines.

1938 Woody Cape Cod · 02-20-2015, 04:36 PM

I use it in all my engines...........Bob

hardtimes · 02-20-2015, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zzlegend

I use it in my A and my 2 flatheads.

X-2 !!

BTW, you can call it 'diesel engine' oil and/or whatever, but by any other name, it is just right for a warmed up B or worn out A engine

Jeff/Illinois · 02-20-2015, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big hammer

At work they use Rotella in everything! I saw timing chain area open and OMG the junk, of course many hours if idle time, and oil changes on time?

And this was using Rotella

Dusty · 02-20-2015, 08:14 PM

I it use exclusively but good Lord I have green fenders and white walls

Bruce Adams · 02-20-2015, 10:49 PM

Rotella initially started making inroads into the Model A hobby because as a "Diesel" oil it did not have to meet SAE level M low-levels of zinc which, in my opinion, has kept our engines running for 85 years because of its higher levels of ZDDP, zinc lube which was removed due to newer catalytic converters in newest cars.
It took off from that with the enthusiasts who care most for their cars.

CWPASADENA · 02-20-2015, 11:02 PM

Rotella is very good oil.

Zinc in a model A is not as critical as later OHV engines with flat tappet cam followers and higher valve spring rates and more aggressive cam profiles. Zinc is necessary to keep the cam lobes from scuffing. While zinc may not be necessary in a Model A with stock valve train, it certainly will not hurt anything.

I run oil with zinc in all my old cars.

Just my opinion.

Chris W.

02-20-2015, 01:59 PM	#1
FrankWest Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 3,157	Rotella 15-40 oil? Does anyone use this oil in their model A or Model B engines? I seem to remember an article or somewhere " maybe in a dream or nightmare" that some model A owners use this "diesel engine" oil???

02-20-2015, 02:02 PM	#2
jaysberman Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pottstown,Pa Posts: 37	Re: Rotella 15-40 oil? Have been using them in the v-8's for years and have many thousand miles on them. This will probably start a hornets nest.

02-20-2015, 02:06 PM	#3
zzlegend Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Reseda, Calif. Posts: 2,191	Re: Rotella 15-40 oil? I use it in my A and my 2 flatheads.

02-20-2015, 02:22 PM	#4
31 Model A Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Here I am in front of Todd's Grocery in 1931 selling Grit newspapers Posts: 2,548	Re: Rotella 15-40 oil? I bath in the stuff, it's that good!!!! __________________ "Bullshit and Brilliance Comes with Age and Experience" "Hey Lady, ya wanna buy a Grit?" "If you don't learn to laugh at trouble, you won't have anything to laugh at when you're old" Will Rogers

02-20-2015, 02:24 PM	#5
Patrick L. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 7,225	Re: Rotella 15-40 oil? It works just fine, even though I'm not supposed to respond. I use it so you may not want to.

02-20-2015, 02:26 PM	#6
Dtolson Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: KY Posts: 81	Re: Rotella 15-40 oil? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I use in my 29 CCPU. Great product.

02-20-2015, 02:26 PM	#7
Mike V. Florida Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida between Sarasota and TampaSouth Florida Posts: 14,054	Re: Rotella 15-40 oil? It will work as will any oil rated for motor vehicles. The "diesel" oil has more zinc in it. It is said that the zinc in needed in our engines. It is also said it is not needed. Any guesses on how many pages the this which oil to use thread will go on? I say 4. __________________ What's right about America is that although we have a mess of problems, we have great capacity - intellect and resources - to do some thing about them. - Henry Ford II

02-20-2015, 02:31 PM	#8
mshmodela Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 2,765	Re: Rotella 15-40 oil? It's a popular choice with folks here and at least my Model A club.. I think the grade of oil is the most important thing as all modern oils are much better than what was used in the past. I'm running it now. I plan on tossing my oil for the spring just incase any extra moisture accelerated in the motor over winter (it has just a few miles on it..) Oil is cheap... __________________ -Mike Late 31' Ford Model A Tudor, Miss Daisy I don't work on cars --I'm learning about my Model A. Cleveland, Ohio

02-20-2015, 02:46 PM	#9
marc hildebrant Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cape Cod Posts: 1,128	Re: Rotella 15-40 oil? Currently in my Model A. First heard about it on the barn via Purdy S. Marc

02-20-2015, 02:59 PM	#10
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,192	Re: Rotella 15-40 oil? I'm thinking about it after I get my engine back together. Wish I could find it reasonably priced in quart bottles instead of gallons. __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club

02-20-2015, 03:01 PM	#11
Mitch//pa BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 11,454	Re: Rotella 15-40 oil? Yes

02-20-2015, 03:34 PM	#12
Big hammer Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Lincoln Posts: 3,430	Re: Rotella 15-40 oil? At work they use Rotella in everything! I saw timing chain area open and OMG the junk, of course many hours if idle time, and oil changes on time?

02-20-2015, 03:35 PM	#13
FrankWest Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 3,157	Re: Rotella 15-40 oil? WOW! I had no idea. Thanks

02-20-2015, 03:38 PM	#14
JD Miller Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Yorktown, VA Posts: 139	Re: Rotella 15-40 oil? I've been using Rotella 15-40 for several years with good results. The diesel oil has the additives that are supposed to help lubricate/protect our older type engines.

02-20-2015, 04:36 PM	#15
1938 Woody Cape Cod Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cape Cod Ma. Posts: 129	Re: Rotella 15-40 oil? I use it in all my engines...........Bob

02-20-2015, 08:14 PM	#18
Dusty Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lincolnton, Georgia Posts: 723	Re: Rotella 15-40 oil? I it use exclusively but good Lord I have green fenders and white walls

02-20-2015, 10:49 PM	#19
Bruce Adams Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northport, NY Posts: 1,597	Re: Rotella 15-40 oil? Rotella initially started making inroads into the Model A hobby because as a "Diesel" oil it did not have to meet SAE level M low-levels of zinc which, in my opinion, has kept our engines running for 85 years because of its higher levels of ZDDP, zinc lube which was removed due to newer catalytic converters in newest cars. It took off from that with the enthusiasts who care most for their cars.

02-20-2015, 11:02 PM	#20
CWPASADENA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: PASADENA, CA Posts: 1,931	Re: Rotella 15-40 oil? Rotella is very good oil. Zinc in a model A is not as critical as later OHV engines with flat tappet cam followers and higher valve spring rates and more aggressive cam profiles. Zinc is necessary to keep the cam lobes from scuffing. While zinc may not be necessary in a Model A with stock valve train, it certainly will not hurt anything. I run oil with zinc in all my old cars. Just my opinion. Chris W.